can you roast s'mores on this? I've read copper fire pit reviews that say not to amd have a toxic warning on it.
1437045
S'mores can be cooked over the flame, however we do not recommend cooking food directly on the surface of the fire pit.
1437046
We had a different one in the family and used it for everything.... hot dogs to smores. This was used for the last 20 years and we all seem to be in good health. The new on you are asking about we have had a fire, but not a smore....next time. :>)
2101150
I guess I wouldn't be opposed to trying it, away from the house first of all. It is galvanized so it'll probably discolored rather quickly. As long as I don't load it up to where it makes a super hot fire. Me, I would try it because I don't see where it would hurt anything as long as you're safe.
1613055
I use the side fire box when I'm smoking anything. I use charcoal, charcoal and wood, or just wood. With the side firebox the food is in a different chamber then the heat source so burning is not big problem. One modification I would strongly recommend it to clamp a short piece of 3" flexible aluminum duct the smoke stack inside the the cooking chamber just long enough to come down to the cast iron grates. This forces the heat and smoke to travel all the way across the chamber at the grates level before exiting the smoker. I found that this gives a much more even temp. to the whole cooking area. You won't go wrong with the Char-Griller units. A plus for the side fire box is that it comes with it's own grill surface and can be used by it self when you just want to grill up a few hot dogs or burgers.
895545
I would not try flaming the crepe on the machine. I am sure it would damage the surface of the machine and could ruin it. The machine makes crepes so fast that there is not enough time for any type of burning. I love the machine because it make s great crepes quickly and the dinner is ready is ready in not time. My old machine was so slow and the crepes were hard and break very quickly. My kids would have to beg for crepes cause of the time and results, I hated making them. Now, I make them all the time even for breakfast. So I would not risk ruining the machine by burning the crepe on it. I would not try flaming the crepe on the machine. I am sure it would damage the surface of the machine and could ruin it. The machine makes crepes so fast that there is not enough time for any type of burning. I love the machine because it make s great crepes quickly and the dinner is ready is ready in not time. My old machine was so slow and the crepes were hard and break very quickly. My kids would have to beg for crepes cause of the time and results, I hated making them. Now, I make them all the time even for breakfast. So I would not risk ruining the machine by burning the crepe on it.
197321
I wouldnt. I'd use only stainless steel or heavy aluminum. Fire gets really hot and could melt thin metals.
1031907
If you follow their guidelines you shouldn't have a problem with flare-ups. If you let grease build up and then get it hot; it will ignite.
1592230
No. Not for wood chips. Wood chips should go in a metal box close to or on top of the heating element. I use this for smoking various vegetables (try roast/smoking fresh asparagus rubbed with a little olive oil and hint garlic . . . better than what I remember about sex.) and a few other things where you want to smoke things that might fall through a normal grate. NOT good for smoking fish...the fish sticks and is nearly impossible to clean. I threw mine on an ant hill for a couple of days and let the bugs clean it. Could have put it in a fire and burned it off, but didn't want to chance warping it. Works good for strip jerky but not for ground jerky. No. Not for wood chips. Wood chips should go in a metal box close to or on top of the heating element. I use this for smoking various vegetables (try roast/smoking fresh asparagus rubbed with a little olive oil and hint garlic . . . better than what I remember about sex.) and a few other things where you want to smoke things that might fall through a normal grate. NOT good for smoking fish...the fish sticks and is nearly impossible to clean. I threw mine on an ant hill for a couple of days and let the bugs clean it. Could have put it in a fire and burned it off, but didn't want to chance... » Read More No. Not for wood chips. Wood chips should go in a metal box close to or on top of the heating element. I use this for smoking various vegetables (try roast/smoking fresh asparagus rubbed with a little olive oil and hint garlic . . . better than what I remember about sex.) and a few other things where you want to smoke things that might fall through a normal grate. NOT good for smoking fish...the fish sticks and is nearly impossible to clean. I threw mine on an ant hill for a couple of days and let the bugs clean it. Could have put it in a fire and burned it off, but didn't want to chance warping it. Works good for strip jerky but not for ground jerky. « Show Less
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Yes. I oil it well, and heat it till the oil (peanut, coconut oil, olive oil), really starts to smoke--peanut oil can be heated far higher before it smokes. When it's hot enough, it seems to work well. However, it doesn't retain heat as well as cast iron--less mass, so keep your power up. I prefer mine over cast iron because it's lighter, and easier to clean.
573384
No, this is not for grilling. I have used it many times as a fire pit for warmth and atmosphere, but it's not good for grilling. At best you might be able to cook a hot dog if it's on a stick. Marshmallows for S'Mores would be ok, too, but you can't set a grill on it for cooking.
286604
No,it can cause a fire. If you get a glass terrarium,preferably an exo terra terrarium, it'll work great though.
2278249
I don't know. I think that the best place to ask would be the company. I haven't looked on the bucket to see, but I'm pretty sure they are all about being non-toxic. (Obviously, you still wouldn't eat the stuff.) Good luck!
1814772
Yes sir, but wear protection as that much exposure could be bad for you. Thats a LOT of copper oxides, and I feel it would be almost certianly poisonous, even w/ a power polishing rig (like the power drill adapters for mag wheels etc.)
1210345
I don't think it will start a fire because of the process it uses to generate heat. That being said, if you put bare skin to metal then it can cause contact burns to your skin. Just keep it in the pouch and you should be good to go.
871593
Honestly? I wouldn't use it near a flame in the way you describe. It's galvanized, which when heated, gives off seriously DEADLY fumes. Use at your own risk, of course....but it's also not a heavy gauge and probably wouldn't last as long as you need. I'd check into non-galvanized, heavy-gauge mesh with a bit larger openings. I hope I don't sound too preachy! I've had a run-in with heating galvanized metal and it wasn't fun.
1255051
I've roasted over a hundred batches with the FR SR500 and although there is a caramel/burnt sugar smell afterwards, I've not had much smoke. It is a good idea to roast under a kitchen hood to help eliminate the smell, but I don't even turn on the fan anymore as we've gotten used to the smell. Can you tell me about your roast:Are you new to roasting? How dark did your beans get? Did you reach second crack? How long did you roast?
2134540
I'm not totally sure, but I'd say it is dangerous. All my copper pots are silvered inside. Michael
1795163
I lay it across my pot. I think you could get burned holding it against the side of a pan of boiling water.