Why would a portable barbecue warn against using pots on the grill?
My wife just bought a Coleman Road Trip portable propane barbecue, which we plan to use for camp cooking/grilling.
I was thinking of using it as a camp stove as well - to heat water, make coffee, etc. However the grills have a warning not to place pots on the grill.
Is the concern just scratching the non-stick coating? I know they sell another set of grills for it, but I'd rather not have to tote two sets.
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Personal experience: I have used pots and pans on this and similar grills with no problems. My guess would be, if it says not to use them, it's probably as you said - for the non-stick coating. There is a specific grill grate you can buy for the larger models, and perhaps you're not going to get the most efficient heat transfer by putting it directly on the attached - but that doesn't mean it won't work at all. Personally, I'd rather have something slightly less efficient than have to carry two grills.
Not sure which model you have (since you said the portable, I assume this red table-top), but the LX can handle pots and pans according to this site: "Grill lid detaches to make room for large pots or pans." As far as I can tell, they're essentially the same grill as far as how they function, just different sizes and features.
Just to be safe, I would probably fire it up in your yard before the trip and try cooking something that you would cook on the trip, like a pot of coffee or a can of beans. That way you won't have any surprises when you're deep in the woods and don't have a backup!
If you aren't comfortable using it after your test, or for any reason, there are other solutions available that are pretty easy to carry. You can get a propane burner, they're very small and light and easy to pack. There are some that sit directly on top of the propane bottle, but I don't recommend them - they are very easy to tip, especially if you have children at the campsite.
Unrelated to your specific question, but related to camping, I always recommend taking a small cast iron pot or dutch oven of some kind on any camping trip. In a jam (let's say you run out of propane), you can use that on any fire that you build, even directly on the wood/coals/whatever, and a pot is more versatile than a pan because it can be used for things you said, such as boiling water and making coffee as well as your typical browning, etc.
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Can you use pots on a BBQ?
You can use pots and pans on a grill, just as if they were on the stove. Remember though, thin pans are quite difficult to use as hot spots will increase the risk of scorching. Consider investing in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven.Can you use pots and pans on a propane grill?
You should be able to use most metallic baking pans on a grill. Pans that are used for cooking brownies and cakes can withstand high temperatures. So, they should work on a grill. However, you should not use glass and ceramic baking pans.Can you put cast iron pans on bbq?
Yes, you can use your cast iron skillet on a grill. Just make sure to preheat the skillet for about five to 10 minutes first. Otherwise, your food will not cook evenly. Grilling with cast iron allows you to saut\xe9 smaller vegetables that would normally fall through the grill grates.Can you put a stainless steel pan in the barbecue?
2. Don't use it on a grill (or in a microwave). Most stainless-steel pots and pans are meant to be used at moderate heat and technically can withstand up to 500 or 600 degrees Fahrenheit. A grill has the potential to get much hotter, which can damage and warp the metal.More answers regarding why would a portable barbecue warn against using pots on the grill?
Answer 2
Maybe it's just a stability issue? It won't have anything to do with non-stick coatings - most camp cookware doesn't have it.
Answer 3
The grill will melt if you put a pot or pan on top. The pot/pan often retains heat and then heats up the grill to a temperature above what it can support. You see a lot of people complain about grills that melt all of the sudden - it is because they put a pot/pan on top.
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