Can you use this sand to burn hot coals on... like beach sand?
1440201
The sand is very much like the texture you would find at the beach and could possibly be a good match.
1440202
Absolutely, but you might be better served by a bag of playground sand from home depot or Lowes.
1440203
We bought this sand for the kids' sandbox...I agree with the other answer that said buy a bag of sand from home depot or lowe's. This is a very small bag of sand! You don't really think about it (we didn't) but it doesn't take much to make 5 pounds...This is EXACTLY just plain sand like you find on the beach, nothing fancy, nothing special. Save yourself time and money and go buy you some bulk sand from your local sand pit (dump truck delivery guys can tell you where to buy in bulk) or, as previously mentioned, a big bag from home depot.
1834862
Absolutely, you can use it as a grill. It works great as a grill! We do more grilling than smoking. Furthermore, it works well as a grill with very few coals.
921573
Not really. I think this is better for an outdoor fire, note the long handle. It is also made of cast iron, not cast aluminum. I think cast iron is far superior and gives you an even toast without burning. We use these over our fire pit and they are great. Season them and they virtually are non- stick. In my experience, this is a really good product
68395
I have not used charcoal but I see no reason why you couldn't use it. The steal is strong and will handle any kind of burning material. It's a very well designed piece--I have used it at least 50 times and it holds up really well.
1378847
Yes, you put the stone on the grill and wait for it to get up to the correct temps. You use wood with the charcoal so there will be flames.
1362180
sure, I put it on the grill right above the coals and often when I move the coals around they flare up. I cook pizza or foccacia over the really hot coals after a rotisserie turkey or ham - I warm the stone for a few minutes before putting the dough down.
1386344
Yes, it all cast iron. I think you could certainly use it on a grill on fire.
1823469
You should not put it directly on the coals. You can use it on a barbeque of fire, but it should by hung over it.
459287
Yes. I would rough-up the surface with sandpaper or steel wool. JB can handle about 500 deg F and 4000 psi.
404996
I have used charcoal brickets and fluid with good results. Don't skimp on the size of the pile, as when you spread them out they won't provide sufficient heat. Don't know about other fuel types.
441030
The instructions indicate avoidance to high heat. I would say yes to use on a gas grill if not too close to the coals.
989918
Noreen, this is not electric. I have used it on the grill or open fire. I take it camping, the back yard, the kitchen, you name it. If it is hot, if it has coals, I can cook with it. Noreen, I suggest you go on line and look at the site, http://www.cancooker.com/ all your questions will be answered there. Noreen, I use it a lot. But I am also a huge fan of the cast iron camp fire cooking pans. I think a lot of it has to do with being different and having a great meal to share. Please, make sure this is what you want before you purchase. Like I said, I use it and I love it.
2022769
I assume you meant a camp fire, and I am not 100% sure about that because I use it on a camp stove which has flames but it is obviously more regulated than a fire would be. But I would think that if the fire is not too hot, or hasn't been burning that long, then it would be possible. Just watch how close you put it to the coals. Hope this helps.
485920
No, direct flame to it would crack the terracotta. Be careful too - I've tried to "bake" on a grill with terracotta before and it didn't just crack, there was something moist in it (a chicken) and it exploded all over the place.
538483
You probably could, but honestly wouldn't recommendThe fuel cans do get quite hot, and you will get a moderate amount of soot that end up on your floors
426473
Yes. I have not, but there is plenty of room. I would not use it over an "open" fire - too much soot from the smoke and inconsistent heat, but it would work great if you raked coals to one side and set it over the coals. The picture people have in mind of a pioneer cooking over an open fire is all Hollywood. Use the coals from the fire.
511801
Yes you can, I have used mainly charcoal and mix it with about 15% of flavored woods. Hope this helps