How low can it go? Can the grille cook long and slow ie an hour at 300 degrees?
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From my experience using this grill, this grill can go down to around 300 degrees. The distance between the burner and the grill surface is about 2 inches, however, there is a flame tamer between the burner and the grate as well. The distance between the grill surface and the underside of the lid when it is closed is about 4.5 to 4.75 inches. Hope this helps.
636146
Yes, I think so, but I haven't used it that low. I typically lower the flame to where the temperature stabilizes around 350 or 375. That does a nice job on small roasts. But they cook faster than indoor ovens. I suppose that suggests the temperature is higher than it reads, but the roasts come out juicy, as though cooked on a rotisserie. This is a terrific, multipurpose, fuel conserving grille for two, or for a small family.
1541080
Hi there. My experience with this unit is that it can get pretty hot. 600 degrees. The problem is that if you cook at that temp a lot the unit won't be all that durable. I think for the price this is a great grill but it will self destruct above 500 degrees.
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It's not extremely hot. I tried making thick burgers on mine , and it did not perform well. For thin ( 4oz) burgers, dogs, and veggies, it would be OK. Definitely does not work well in cold weather, the heat escapes to easily, and windy conditions. I ended up buying a Weber Q120 grill instead for these performance issues.
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Yes, if you use charcoal and the temp outside is around 70 degrees. I would refer you to there Aussie grill website. This link will outline how it is built and many temp/cooking options. http://www.aussiegrills.com/products_h2ocharsmkr_5030.php. You will have to click on the manual and use a PDF to read said manual. It is quality information that should help.
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I've been looking for answer but unfortunately unsuccessfully. I found very good customer advice about that grill.Temperature should be quite high but any way, for that price you will enjoy it and try to make naan and paneer tika.You also can look for Weber receipt book with suggestion of use their barbecue grill. Amazon search: weber receipt book
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The key to getting this grill hot, is air flow. Make sure you are not blocking the bottom air holes with e charcoal, and also make sure you keep the ash dump clear and open before each use. If you have the top and bottom vents open fully you should be able to get this grill above 600 easy!
568684
1. yes, I usually cook at 300 it takes a little longer,but the meat stays really moist. and 2. yes, with room for a few hot dogs.
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This unit will do it. It's very accurate and you will be very happy with it. You can even set a hi-low alarm for both the grill temp and the food temp. So if you want to stay between 300 and 350 it will alarm if temps go outside of that range. Food also can be set to any temp and an alarm will alert you when it's done. It's the best grilling/smoking gadget I own.
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Jason, I've had a hard time getting it up to the desired smoking temp when it's cool & windy or just cool. I think one of the problems is that they only recommending using 12 or so starter coals. Yesterday I increased this number to 20 or so and that seemed to work better. I'll keep fooling with it and could see using up to half the coals in the chimney starter. And I've found that I need to have the top holes open more than the 5/16 they recommend. I'd say open them all the way up and then throttle them down. I also think it makes a big difference and significantly slows down the process if the meat isn't close to room temp to start. But I'll tell you, the more I use the device the more comfortable I feel with it. I'm having a retirement get together this coming Sat so started preparing for that this weekend. Using a rib rack I smoked 6 full racks of ribs on Sat and 6 more on Sun. I'd never have dreamed that 6 racks of ribs would fit on the Weber but they did. I baby sat the Sat batch pretty closely but once the Sunday batch was up to speed I only looked at about once/hour to stir the coals, add water & wood. We ate one last evening and it was good but will put the rest in the oven for 2 or 3 hours to get them more tender before serving. I hope that this (long) answer is of some help and encouragement. Dave McCartney, Marion, OH dkmcpa@yahoo.com
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It depends on how high the burner is set to and how long you get it going. You get to 400 degrees quickly. I don't know if you want the temp to be higher than that to cook anything unless you want to burn the food to turn to charcoal.
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From my experience using this grill, this grill can go down to around 300 degrees. The distance between the burner and the grill surface is about 2 inches, however, there is a flame tamer between the burner and the grate as well.The distance between the grill surface and the underside of the lid when it is closed is about 4.5 to 4.75 inches. Hope this helps.
511181
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you can lower enough to keep food warm but the safe way would be to use a metal trivet and stir often. Sounds like a fun time.
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your math is correct!!this grill does heat up to 500+ degrees if the lid stays closed!!works for hot dogs,hamburgers etc not for proper grilling of a steak unless you want it baked!!
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It only goes to 300 F but I used it for candy that cooks to 290 and it did great!
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Absolutely 35 degrees is nothing....Think of it like this...the heat needs to collect under the dome of the oven to reach a good cooking temperature. The only thing that would disrupt this would be gusty winds so just keep it out of the wind....Oh lord my sister just chimed in she said " it's like blowing on a hot muffin of course its going to cool off" ...Also as hot as this oven can get I don't think you'll have any problem even with a little wind.
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yes because you can adjust the temperature really low if you want. When you turn the temperature control knob it will gradually change the temperature. It doesn't jump up from too cold to burning hot. I have two of these grills.why? great price, easy to clean, small enough to store it. I did not want a top griddle plate to get in the way and flop around. Cooks burgers good, but thick pieces of chicken will have to be cut thinner or finished off in the oven for sure. That's where the upper cooking grill is needed. I have a spare one if I need it if the first one fails.