I was looking for a SMALL portable grill that I could use for hamburgers. This one fills the bill. I suspect that this wouldn't be a good choice for larger items to grill, but it is perfect for our use, and the hamburgers were just the way we like them!
We gave up on large propane grills a long time ago, and we have been using charcoal, but even then, by the time we buy the charcoal and wait for it to heat, we have been avoiding grilling - just not enough food for the expense and the effort.
This portable grill has about 10 by 12 inches grilling surface, about right for four frozen hamburger patties. If you make your own, you might be able to squeeze six on the surface. The other half of the grill has a stove burner and removable griddle on top. You can place a pot directly on top of the burner to cook. Both burners are controlled by separate knobs, meaning you only have to heat up the area you are actually using. It has a push-button lighter, so no matches are needed. It is a great item that could easily replace a propane stove for camping, adding grilling as a nice option.
It is perfect for my husband and I to grill a small amount of food without wasting a lot of fuel. The additional burner makes it a nice item to keep on hand for "emergency preparedness." It folds up nicely, and is easy to carry with you or store on a shelf in the garage during the winter. I especially like the fact that it has a locking top which makes it easy and safe to carry.
BUT, there is a caveat. If you are terrified of assembling items, do NOT buy this cute little grill. It comes with 18 parts that are assembled with 30 screws, wing nuts, washers, lock washers, pins, and cotter pins. There are 4 sizes of screws and other essential matching parts. The instructions said that assembly should take about 30 minutes. It took me close to two hours to finish.
On the plus side, it comes with the only essential tool - the Phillips Head screwdriver, and all parts matched up well, with only a few awkward spots to assemble. Instructions are pictorial - which can be either a plus or minus depending upon the way you enjoy your assembly instructions. In my case, although it took longer than the instructions stated, I never felt overwhelmed by the task.
If you would like a grill that uses a larger surface, you will want to consider another one, but if you are like us and want something portable, handy, and small, this one works nicely.
Oh, and if you are considering this as a wedding gift, you might want to assemble it for the newlyweds, lest their marriage not survive the assembly. :)
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Blue Rhino GBT1030 Portable Propane Barbecue Grill with Griddle and StoveProduct Description: Whether heading to the beach, to a cabin in the woods, or to a tailgating party--or just out on the back deck, this portable barbecue grill makes it easy to cook outdoors. The versatile unit provides 227 square inches of total cooking space, which consists of a 126-1/2-square-inch grilling surface that can accommodate up to four burgers at a time and a 100-1/2-square-inch griddle surface for making eggs, pancakes, bacon, and other breakfast fare (remove the griddle to access the stove). The barbecue grill uses a disposable propane tank (not included) and features two main burners, each with an output rate of 14,000 BTUs, for 28,000 BTUs total. Other highlights include push-button ignition for easy start-ups, rugged construction for long-lasting performance, a large lid handle, two side handles, foldable legs, and a locking lid for safe portability. A user manual comes included. Fully assembled, the propane barbecue grill, with griddle and stove options, measures 26-4/5 by 16 by 11-3/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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I've owned this hot plate for a little over two months now and have pretty much used it daily to make a single serving of black refried beans. It boils the little-over half-a-cup of water in a little under seven minutes and the beans turn out great. One caution is that, except for the legs, the whole device tends to get hot when using it - not just the burner. Overall I consider this a good hot plate and highly recommend it.
