Charcoal Companion Ultimate Rectangular-Shaped Nonstick Grilling Basket

by Charcoal Companion

Product Features

• Rectangular-shaped grill basket made of heavy-gauge metal
• 2-piece unit latches together to hold food securely in place
• Detachable 14-inch-long rosewood handle keeps hands safe from the heat
• Nonstick coating for effortless food release; dishwasher-safe basket
• Measures 6 by 20 by 2-3/8 inches; model number: CC3035

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 14.2 x 1.6 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QD7YI2
• Item model number: CC3035
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,831 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #15 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Grills, Smokers & Outdoor Cooking > Grill & Smoker Accessories > Grilling Cookware > Grill Baskets

Product Description

The Charcoal Companion Ultimate Grilling Basket has a detachable rosewood handle which allows you to close the grill lid and smoke foods slowly or to stop a flare-up. The 10.75-inch by 11.5-inch rectangular basket is made of heavy gauge metal with black non-stick finish. Two-piece basket latches together to hold food firmly in place and allows one flip to turn everything in the basket. The rosewood handle stays cool longer and keeps hands away from the heat. The non-stick coated basket is dishwasher safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GOOD IDEA. BAD EXECUTION. NOT GOOD FOR SMALL ITEMS., October 1, 2009

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Rex (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews

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Hard to tell how something is made and works by seeing a small photo. I wanted something to grill small items like cut vegetables where I could close the grill top for more even cooking and smoke flavor and flip everything at once. Well, there seems to be 2 major problems. First, the wires do not form a tight grid for keeping smaller pieces from falling through, although that is what it looks like in the photo. Instead, they are pretty far apart (about 3/8 to 1/2 inch) and parallel--they only have 2 wires running crosswise at 90 degrees on each side. The grid look in the photo comes from the wires on the top and bottom running at 90 degrees to each other. SO LOTS OF STUFF FALLS THROUGH. Second, the handle requires a good grip and is in bad need of a locking device so you don't have to maintain the heavy grip on the basket when you flip and move it.

This said, the basket would probably be good for hardy cuts of fish and thick burgers--(thin delicate fish might have an issue being flipped with the thickness (interior height) of the basket). For cut veggies, it is pretty useless. Forget asparagus, cut peppers, cut onions, etc.

I returned it.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for, August 9, 2008

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Shelley Elmblad "CranialDump blog" (USA) - See all my reviews
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I needed a grilling basket to gril fish and veggies, and needed one with a removable handle for my gas grill. I've used it weekly since buying it and it works perfectly. I spray the food or the grill basket with cooking spray first because others reviewers report a problem with food sticking and no food sticks for me. Well, except for the marinated fish I burned, but that was my fault...

Great value for the price. Well-made, cleans up quickly in the kitchen sink (I would not put this in the dishwasher given that dishwasher detergent can be abrasive).

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars grilling basket, June 7, 2008

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I own 4 cats (Lindenhurst N.Y.) - See all my reviews

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This is a nice grilling basket. I can't give it 5 stars because the handle can not stay on when cooking, if you choose to keep it on. I bought it because the handle does come off and it is a lot easier to wash in the dishwasher. The basket has side slots to insert the handle and you must squeeze the handle tight to keep it on or else it just comes off.

So far I only tried this cooking fish. The fish stuck to it so I guess I should have sprayed it with cooking spray. All in all, it is a nice grilling basket and deep enough to grill anything.