Portable Grill Reviews

Best charcoal grill I ever used. I've used this grill all summer and just cooked some ribs tonight during a snow storm....because it is that good! I like the fact that the grate is hinged for easy lifting. I also love the storage space underneath. And since it is cast aluminum, it will never rust. The large cooking surface is very nice for large cook outs. For the money, this is undoubtedly the best grill you can buy.

The Portable Kitchen is simply the best and most versatile charcoal grill ever built. It is a great smoker; it is great for steaks, chops, burgers, dogs, etc. You can cook anything on it you can cook in the kitchen. It will even bake breads and pizza. I inherited mine from my dad, who bought it when I was in my teens (I am now in my 50's). I have burned up the grill and the charcoal grate, but the PK is still in use and doing well. It is at least 40 years old and going strong. I was not able to find replacements for the grill and grate so I repaired mine using expanded metal from the hardware store. For a while the PK was not available. It is grand to see that it is back in production and readily available. The grill and grate are also available for those of you who have burned up yours.

I inherited the original from my grandfather and it is STILL going strong. It holds heat beautifully for slow smoking - just put the fire & wood chips at one end of the grill & the food (over a disposable pan) on the opposite end. It's easy to roll from place to place (great if it starts raining & you have to move to the garage to finish!). This grill is the envy of my friends & family - I never thought to see this level of quality reproduced.

We really love the Weber Chill and have not had any guest to our home who hasn't asked where we got it and even how much it cost! We ordered the silver and would recommend to anyone ordering to get the two wire baskets (extra cost) to go with it. This allows you to stack many 12 oz. cans of soft drinks/beer, etc. Also would recommend keeping cooler out of harsh sunlight and turning up when stocked completely full. We entertain outdoors all summer and have used the cooler every day. Highly recommended!

Keeps the beer cold! I could stop there but I'll continue! Had party 2 weeks ago and moved the chill out on the patio so people wouldn't have to be going in and out the door every 5 minutes. Worked out great!

I keep all my can pop (soda) and beer in it so I have more room in my fridge. Everyone who has seen the chill loves it and 2 of them have even bought one for their home.

This thing rocks!! It comes packaged nicely and secure and sets up in no time. It cools down fast and is the must have patio item for your summer. Baskets are a must get. I will be chillin and grllin a lot with this badboy come summertime!!! Go load it up with your favorite brewskis!!!

this fryer looks like it can do the job i need and it is sturdy because it is made of stainless steel

Frankly, I have no intention of deep frying a turkey. I'm sure deep fried turkey tastes great, but it's a fairly dangerous process. I'll continue to brine and slow roast my turkey.

So why did I buy this? Well, I have an electric stove, and you just can't get a wok hot enough to do real stir frying. (It's more like stir braising on the electric stove.) The base of this baby is my outdoor stove replacement. A wok fits perfectly in the cradle of the base.

Besides getting a nice wok base, I gained a really big stainless steel pot, and a nice thermometer, which made stewing tomatoes in preperation for canning easier.

So you don't have to want to deep fry a turkey to buy this baby. It's not a one-trick pony.

Love these tools. They work perfect with the Weber Q. Well constructed stainless steel, that is very easy to clean. They can be stored under one of the side tables and when using the grill the special hole in the tool can be hung on either side table.

If you have the Weber Q, you will love the Weber Q tools.

These ergonomic backscratchers are really the best when you have a hard to reach itch along your spinal cord. These can even be used to massage your legs or feet or even a pet dog's hairy back. They are stainless also so you can use them on a pet turtle underneath a tank of water.

I purchased this cooker because we really like fish but hate the smell in the house after frying fish. It works GREAT!!!. Christmas Eve dinner is traditionally fish so on Christmas I was outside frying up fish in the new cooker. It really works wonderful. The frying kettle is just the right size, it is easy to operate and clean and we don't have that smell in the house afterwards. You need to pratice a bit as to how high a flame you need and use common sense. I highly recommend this cooker. It is very reasonably priced, nicely made and works great.

This dutch oven is great! If you love cooking with cast iron, the quality of this cast iron is excellent.

If you have the Weber Q, this is the must have accessory. It turns your portable grill into a standard grill. Not only is it a stand, it also folds up to fit nicely for travel and becomes a rolling cart so you don't have to carry the grill. I can't image not having it. It is well constucted, and if taken care of will last for many years.

I purchased these for my Smoker on recommendations of other reviewers and I do not regret having these. They are comfortable and excellent to use. I though wearing gloves would be terrible in handling not only the Smoker but the food, the tools, etc. Was I wrong! I am so glad that I finally have stopped myself from being burned .. LOL

These are great gloves.... you will want to wear them all over the house..

I bought these gloves with the intention of using them for arranging my charcoal before lighting the grill, but I got so much more. They are extra long so they protect your arm/sleeve from charcoal stains and they can withstand pretty much heat. I like to light the charcoal and then put my grid on while the fire is going. Now I don't worry about getting burned! Kids, don't try this without an adult present. I recommend these for anyone who loves to grill.

I have this grill in the elec mode and gas, there is a giant one, however, it is hard to find. Cooking is very good but the best is the clean-up, wipe it clean or wash it off since it fits in a normal sink. The nicest feature of the portable gas one is it is clean, ever put a charcoal or gas grill in your car?? The Target price is nice, I got some on clearance for $24.97!! I have also paid $99 when they could not be found anywhere else! However, each store carries on the average of TWO so you better buy it when you see it! I am e-mailing everyone on my family list that they are on Amazon.com for $59 with free shipping. We love them.

I never thought I would cook my own food. BUT, after watching a shopping network show with my sister I ordered this grill with my steaks. It was easy to set up, well made, and cooked an awsome steak. It was extremely reasonably priced. Im really impressed. Its a great value.

I have owned the grill for two month now. I have to tell you I wasn't looking for one, but when my dad (a huge grill fan) came to visit, of course he wanted a cookout, now he is an expert. I went to the internet and do some research, I needed something really good and cheap, because I don't grill. So I found this George Foreman and thanks I read all the reviews before bying online; I drove to the store and really it was on sale, I saved few money and my dad was so happy with the real grilling taste of the meal that he wanted one for him.

What a wonderful way to cook. We have never has food taste so good. Easy to clean! and a must to have. Thank you Lodge for making great cast iron cookwear.

I was looking into cast iron for a long time, and couldn't get past the prices. I had been learning the steady lesson in cookware that "you get what you pay for." I bought cheap pans, and threw them out after a year. So I was wary about the prices of Lodge cookware. But after listening to Alton Brown expound upon their greatness, and watching the myriad things he was able to do with his skillet, I decided to take the plunge. I wanted a skillet and a Dutch oven. I found this set, and said "perfect!" I get 2 skillets, the dutch oven (with the lid that fits one of the skillets too), and a griddle, for the price of a skillet and a dutch oven.
The only piece in this set I could do without is the griddle. I own a larger griddle/grill that I use far more frequently because of its more convenient size, but even so, I don't feel cheated because it was basically like a free gift at this price. And I use both skillets and the dutch oven so frequently, the meager investment isn't even a consideration.
About the cookware itself: yes, cast iron has a small upkeep. You can't clean it like you clean every other pan. You have to coat it with oil after EVERY cleaning. You MUST season the pans. BUT, this stuff is impossible to stick to after a cure has been worked in. Also, it's bulletproof. No more worrying about using those metal tongs in your teflon pan...you can scrape and jab and cut and bang, and that cure stays put. The only thing you can't do is soap it. But nothing sticks to it, so cleanup isn't really that big an issue.
PLUS it imparts natural iron to foods that are cooked in it.
So to sum up: affordable, needs maintenance, bulletproof, naturally non-stick, and makes foods a little more nutritious. What are you waiting for??

Down south, we know, and have known for years... nothing cooks as well, or cleans as easily, as well seasoned cast iron. Like so many good things of the past, all the small foundries have been forced by unremitting government regulation to cease production. Wagner, Dixie, Griswold and all the furnaces of Rome, Georgia, Birmingham, Alabama, and the steel corridor of the north now burn cold. Fear not, for one bright light burns on. Lodge is there, blazing the way for a new generation of cooks to experience the glory of cast iron. It matter not one whit, if you are competing with the Iron Chef or the talented Boy Scout next door, you will improve your chances with cast iron... and nobody pouring steel in America today does cookware like Lodge of Tennessee... America come home, out of the heartland greatness still runs, and as is so often the case, Tennessee points the way. Try it and establish a base line by which all other cooking will be measured... You just cannot beat cast iron and pig parts... Y'all come ya hear... South Carolina --- still too big to be an asylum and too small to be a nation