I've had mine for about a month now, and have done 3 chickens, 2 tri-tip roasts and a DOUBLE rack of Baby-backs... and am gearing up to try baking/smoking a pile of shortribs soon.
So far, I have only used the roasting rack to cook with...wet mesquite chips wrapped in heavy alum. foil in the firebasket smoke the meat nicely, just perfect.Surprised compliments from everyone who've tasted the results. Chicken, in 1 1/2 to 2 hours, comes out so tender you'll wonder if it's really done (it is). The Babybacks smoked up wonderful and were as tender as you'd want.
I'm a tri-tip guy, and all my friends step back in respect when I approach a grill with a Tri-tip in hand. I'm good at it.This Cobb Grill makes the best I've ever had.
Pro's:
*Convenient for apartments, small patios, any lifestyle or condition when you want the BBQ to come out and go back to stashed away. It is small, compact, all the accoutrements fit comfortably into the carrying case, even the extra accessories you might buy.Speaking of which, search the internet for the cheapest roasting rack...some will sell this wire rack for $39...it's about an $6 item, but if you can find one for $15, get one.You'll use it for roasting and allows you to NOT need to turn over the ribs, chicken, etc. during the cooking process.It's probably the most convenient of all the accessories.
*Easy setup, easy stash. Minimal fuel (10-12 briquettes).
*A moat! You can add water, soda, beer,etc., in the built-in moat and you get results like doing a Beer-can chicken. Most moist and great taste for everything. Results are great.
*Easy to smoke meats.Add your wet chips to the firebowl when you put on the meat.I've been using about 2 tablespoons of chips for a nice amount of smoke flavor.
*Both portable and movable. Not only is this little thing really portable, it can be moved anytime during the grilling by just picking it up with your bare hands.Its sides are cool. It's halfway to 'Kid-Friendly' and is a pretty safe grill to have around kids.The dome is hot, but the sides are not. This is especially handy if you want to shuffle ribs or flip some meat halfway thru cooking...I just pick it up and carry it to the kitchen where I can flip things without making a mess...then I take it outside again.Very handy!
*Set it and Ferget it. The nice thing is that you don't have to bother with the grill while its cooking.Go party.Relax.All you need is a timer to figure out when its all done. Because you are using a moat and liquid (if you do) it's hard to over-cook anything.
I haven't tried doing a plain steak yet, or hamburgers, without the lid...that's next week's project.
Cons:Expensive.I bought mine on sale for $85 and was lucky to get it at that.The accessories are expensive. The wok, the frying pan are well designed and might be worth the loot, but the roasting rack is just a wire grid who's legs happen to fit into the ring-holes of the included grill plate.At the mfg. cost of the wire rack, they should be throwing this thing in for free.Once you get your unit home, you can look for workable racks in thrift shops.
You can still find the earlier models, with the black plastic sides, available at a steep discount, around $50.These would be worth getting to save money. The new models are the ones with the stainless mesh sides.
*Cleaning.If you throw some sliced lemons in the moat-water, cleanup will be easier.The thing should to be cleaned after each use, which could be problematic for RV'rs.The quality non-stick grill surfaces are no problem, but the wire racks and the main steel bowl can need lotsa water or some soaking. You can rough clean it with paper towels and finish it at home, if you're off camping. Dawn Direct Foam works really well.
*Slow cooking, lower heat.Because it uses lower heat for a longer time, figure that it's going to be 2 hours for a chicken or a tri-tip, 2 1/2 hours for ribs unless you want to refill the firebox and go for 4 hours. That includes the 1/2 hour for the coals to get right.*Charcoal starter matches make things easier, so when you find them for sale, buy several boxes.The matches found on the Cobb site are overpriced. They run about $2.50 a box in grocery stores, and there are two kinds, the giant ones and the smaller ones.8 to the box and 20 to the box, respectively. 2 big ones do it, or 4 small ones will light your charcoal just fine. DON'T leave the dome on while the charcoal is flaming/lighting, you'll start to melt the top handle (my stupid). Leave the dome off to speed the charcoal lighting.
All in all, I think this is an ideal charcoal grill that almost guarantees you'll wow yourself, your family and friends with the incredible results. It's slightly different cooking than the normal charcoal BBQ grill, so you'll learn to make your cooking adjustments...and you'll love the results. I would (and do) recommend this little baby to anyone who'll listen. My friends all recommend my using this as often as they can talk me into it.
7/17/2010..........And now I've had it for awhile...just got back in town after being on the road for a bit....the first thing I did when I 'unhitched' was to fire up the Cobb and slam a Tri Tip on it.I'm still using it, still loving it, it's still in great shape, and still does a great job.My favorite seasoning is still Santa Maria Tri Tip Seasoning by Righetti Specialties, and a healthy dose of Bacon Salt never hurts nothing!Love this grill.
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My order was shipped to me right away!The service was great & the quality of the item was great.Couldn't have asked for any better!
At 20 bucks or less, this is quite a good bargain. Multiple ways to mount it, it is plenty bright enough and the neck is actually almost too long. I keep mine curled a little. I'm quite sure this would work fine on even the larger grills. I don' understand the previous reviewer that pretty much says good things and then gives it one star. It is well built and does exactly what it says very well. Don't guess at it in the dark, get one of these!
i have gotten this as a gift but it does seem very durable and def for the man in the life! I would recommend it!
I got this to supplement my Calphalon Professional square grill.I use this one when preparing barbecue with high sugar marinades and sauces.
This grill seems inspired by the smallest George Foreman grill, the "Champ." But there are some significant differences: (1) The Champ has a square grilling surface. This one's is oval, with perhaps a slightly smaller area. 
I love this dvd!I first saw BBQ University on tv and really enjoyed the shows. For Christmas I got two of his BBQ books and this DVD.The DVD is really informative. One of the best things about it is how the DVD menu is organized.You have the following choices on the dvd menu:
The good: Near perfect weight. Handle is easy to grip, even for large hands. Does exactly what it is supposed to do at an excellent price. I have pounded many dozens of chicken breasts and steaks with this. Very comfortable and effective.
I used this for sausage patties and it was easy to use and made perfect patties.I'll try hamberger sliders next time.Progressive Perfect Slider Press 8-in.
I received one of these as a gift and love to use it whenever I have company coming over.I always have request for my grilled stuffed peppers and they never last long once my guests arrive.This product is stainless steel and easy to clean, just use soap and water, let dry and it's all ready to use again.I am def. getting serveral of these as gifts this holiday season, anyone reading this should do the same. Recipes were included and I've come up with a few on my own...try shrimp or crab with cheddar cheese and a little creole seasoning, works very well for me.
These tongs are fantastic and hold up well to a strong grip. The red one is marked "Raw" and the green one is marked "Cooked". They also clean easily. The only thing to improve would be if each on was a different size to give you more versitility.
I have used my new Reveo MariVac multiple times on pork roasts, London broil beef (grilled), and whole roast chicken. Recipes are provided for fish and vegetables as well, but I have not tried these yet. The MariVac is easy and fun to use. Just put up to four pounds of meat in the clear acrylic tumbler with your marinade of choice, let the MariVac evacuate the air inside the tumbler (takes 90 seconds), and have the MariVac tumble the food for up to 20 minutes. Roast food is extremely juicy after just 15-20 minutes of MariVac tumbling. Combining MariVac's system with a good meat thermometer will reliably produce a perfect roast. In addition to the obvious time savings over marinating overnight, the short time that the meat is in liquid in the MariVac system avoids the mushy texture and bland color that slowly-marinated foods sometimes develop. Basically, you get a whole lot of liquid inside your meat, real fast. Your meat can gain up to 20% in weight.
UPDATED REVIEW Oct. 15, 2008:
I had been toying with the idea of a non-stick "grill pan" for some time, and could never justify the expense... After all, I had a large George Foreman, and used it very rarely.
These are a cost-effective answer to the problem of pieces of meat or vegetables not turning properly during the grilling process.When you turn the skewer, everything turns with it.Brilliant!
I've been looking for a roaster/broiling pan.Heavy enough not to warp under high heat.Not non-stick since I want to deglaze the pan for sauces.DW safe - my husband puts everything in the DW or it doesn't get washed!AND a conductive bottom surface for even heating and use on the stove top during deglazing.
This glove is for looks; it is thin, whimpy and can't even be used in the kitchen with the oven.
The quality of the tools themselves is OK, the biggest benefit of the tool collection was that it comes with a full set (8) of corn skewers and a set of kabob skewers, the rest of the set is fairly standard fair although the handle design if more attractive than most.The biggest disappointment with this set was the "Elegant Aluminum Carrying Case", it is aluminum but it very cheaply constructed and didn't even survive being shipped without coming apart in a couple of places, I had to pop the face sheet back into place on both sides since the metal edges that are supposed to hold the face sheet in place are too flimsy to do the job.It simply will not last being used.
This review is for the French Bull Melamine Container Set, Set of Three "Mini Storage Set" in the Multi Dot pattern. 
My father and I ordered this grill on May 16th 2010 only to get a cancellation notice on June 2, 2010.We called the manufacture and they indicated that a shipment was on it's way for Amazon orders. We were hoping to have it in time for Father's Day.Please Amazon, don't post up products if you can't deliver.We have set up to alert when this product becomes available again and I expect you honor the original details of the offer (i.e free shipping) for our time and trouble. Thank you. I can't rate the item cause I do not have it yet! so I gave it 5 stars.