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Keep the bugs away from your next barbecue without resorting to unsafe insect sprays. Designed on the premise of a flyswatter, this handheld bug zapper is shaped like a tennis racket and kills insects on contact via an electric current when they touch the surface of the "net." The zapper operates on two AA batteries and, for safety, activates when you simultaneously press the two buttons on its handle. The bug zapper is safe for either indoor or outdoor use; however, people should exercise caution when the zapper is activated as it will cause a shock. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Runs on two AA batteries (included)
• Handheld bug zapper kills insects on contact
• Environmentally safe alternative to insect sprays
• Current runs through zapper's net upon activation
• Two-button activation switch for safety

Reviews (10)

WOW .... Darth Vader probably had one of these too .....
I bought this little goodie as a lark and was surprised to learn what kind of a zap and spark one could get from tiny little batteries .....

Certainly not the tool to have if you have any kids .... OR .. if you have any co-ordination problems and may hit yourself or anyone around you ... Touch the metal parts of the swatter and you will very quickly learn what religion is all about with stinging ZAP and a spark ....

Flying bugs are fried immediately ... so if you have any fear or allergy of wasps or bees ... well then this baby is for you ...

Oh yes ... for those of you with an imagination the Amazing Bug Zapper is as close to Darth's light sword as you can legallay get ... LOL

Indispensable for pet owners!
I have several large parrots in a small apartment and seed moths were a chronic problem. Not anymore! Before acquiring this product, my only recourse was to chase the pesky things down with the vacuum, and they would multiply faster than you could suck them up. The Bug Zapper is so easy to use it's almost fun. Moths are easily removed from the grid by gently tapping on the trash can. I've showed this product to several people and they're hooked as well!
I plan to order a couple more of these to keep in every room, as well as for gifts.

Insects Beware
The greatest fly swatter of them all. If you can catch the bug, its dead. Great for indoor use, when you close your tent up at night, or when you want to see the bugs spark at night time. It elminates all the pesky bugs that fly in your house, and give a good bit of entertainment for guest. Everyones' that seen it has to touch it, it gives just enough shock that they'll remeber the fly swat.

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The Zapper
This baby works like a champ. Knocks em dead. Much better than those that have the three screen set up. This one is the greatest. I now have three of them. ... Read more

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Grill baskets are great for keeping control of your food, but the long handle generally prevents you from closing the grill lid. Charcoal Companion's answer was to create a basket that has a heavy-duty detachable, pincerlike handle that can grip the basket at three different angles. Being able to close the lid makes it a lot easier to control flare-ups and to smoke food. The snap-shut basket measures 11 inches square and will hold food up to an inch thick. --Dale Steinke ... Read more

Features

• Black, nonstick finish
• Adjustable handle comes off basket so grill lid can be closed
• Closed lid reduces flare-ups
• Clamshell basket measures 11 inches square by 1 inch deep
• Use on charcoal and gas grills

Reviews (4)

Nonstick Surface Comes Off!
I used this product one time -- grilled fish. It worked very well. The fish was cooked to perfection. The removeable handle worked well.

However, when I started to clean the basket, after only one use, the black nonstick surface began to flake and come off. Mind you, I didn't srub or use harsh products. The nonstick surface came off with a little Sunlight soap and a sponge. I can't use it again because the surface comes off in the water, on the sponge, and on your hands. I'm sure that it will come off on your food.

If you don't mind disposable kitchen tools, buy this product.

Coating comes off after first use.
I waited a month to get this item, and was so disappointed when after the first use, I started to wash the basket and the coating came off on many sections of the basket. Good design and idea, but poor craftsmanship.

Only one problem
The basket is good for grilling but it is difficult getting the tongs into the grooves in the basket, particularly when one is standing over an open flame.

Can't wait until it comes in...
I love to grill fish on my Weber gas grill. The only problem is that all of the grilling baskets have these long handles on them so that you can not close the grill cover. Or, if you can close the cover the handle gets too hot to touch without mits on. This is finally what I have been searching all of Houston for. I hope it comes in soon so that I can start grilling fish again. ... Read more

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Kabobs are a mouth-watering addition to the grilling experience, but they can be a mess to flip, especially when food sticks to the grill or falls off the ends. This nonstick kabob basket from Charcoal Companion is a really cool (or should that be hot?) solution. It clamps down on the six included skewers and has a long handle, enabling the most uncoordinated griller to flip all the kabobs at once without burning fingers or losing a single tender morsel. The skewers are shaped to prevent them--and the food--from spinning. Tender food such as fish and chicken won't stick to the grill because the basket holds the skewers about 1-1/2 inches above the surface. Before buying this, make sure your grill has an even heating area big enough to hold it: skewers and basket cover an area 14 inches wide (about 9-1/2 inches usable for food) by 13-1/2 inches long. --Dale Steinke ... Read more

Features

• Black, nonstick finish
• Kabob basket firmly locks six included skewers into place
• One flip turns all kabobs
• Food won't slide off skewer ends
• Long handle keeps hands safe

Reviews (1)

My husband it now in Kabob heaven!
We love making chicken kabobs, so after burning our fingers trying to turn the bamboo skewers (blackened on the ends and all), we finally decided to purchase this great kabob basket. The skewers are sharp and easy to use, they go back in the basket, then lock and go grill. You can turn all the skewers in one turn. I bought this for my husband for his birthday. He bought me a little grill, so I thought he deserved it. ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe
• Great for shrimp, vegetables, cut-up food
• Generous 13-1/2-inch-by-11-inch rectangular basket is nearly 4 inches deep
• Detachable handle for lifting basket off grill
• Black, nonstick finish

Reviews (3)

No directions!
This is a good size basket for vegetables, seafood, and/or a mixture of foods. The recipe on the wrapping is good, and gives one ideas for other ways to use it. My complaint with it is that it comes with no directions for use. I had to come back to this web-site to see a picture of the basket with the handle attached to see how it should go on, and even that is hard to see well. I wish I knew if I should preheat the basket, add any oil to ensure the non-sticking, and how hot I should use the barbeque???

Shaker Basket
This basket is HUGE! I don't care too much for the detachable handle, it's kind of awkward to lift and shake. The basket is heavy, and even heavier with the food in it. I love the idea of the basket itself, and it holds so much, I don't think anyone with a grill should be without one. Although, there is room for improvement.

A real sturdy ally to all barbeques!!
I've spent plenty of money on extremely frail barbeque products that got completely rusted, bent, or just broken. The Charcoal Companion Bar-B-que Shaker Basket certainly isn't a product that breaks down easily or doesn't do what it is supposed to do. The price is certainly right, and although that there's nothing exceptionally unique to this product, it's absolutely unbreakable and I recommend this over most other barbeque cookers. ... Read more

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Create succulent ribs with this ingenious rib rack from the Space Saver line at Charcoal Companion. The rack holds rib roasts upright, maximizing grill space and lessening time spent sweating in front of the barbecue. In addition, the rack reduces environmental pollutants associated with barbecuing and conserves resources. It cooks both sides of ribs evenly and simultaneously, while the meat self-bastes in its own juices for a tastier entrée.

The rib rack features six, nonstick steel grids with a clever pig design on the front. Grids are removable, allowing chefs to adjust the rack for their specific needs. The rack accommodates up to five ribs roasts at a time. To use the rack, place it flat on top of the grill grates, briquettes, or lava rocks. When not in use, the six grids fold into the main frame of the rack for easy storage. This item is dishwasher-safe. The rack measures 11-1/2 by 8 by 1-1/2 inches, and weighs 1.4 pounds. --Jessica Reuling ... Read more

Features

• Rack measures 11-1/2 by 8 by 1-1/2 inches; weighs 1.4 pounds
• Convenient and efficient rib rack from Charcoal Companion's Space Saver line
• Hardy steel construction; clever pig design on the front rack
• Removable rack grids stand upright, allowing ribs to cook evenly on both sides while maximizing grill space; rack supports up to 5 rib roasts
• Nonstick and dishwasher-safe; folds shut for convenient storage

Features

• 17-1/2-inch rosewood handle
• Oversized, heavy-duty slotted spatula for turning fish
• 4-by-8-inch flexible head won't bend under pressure
• Durable stainless-steel head secured with brass rivets
• Beveled edge for easier turning

Reviews (1)

What a great spatula
Living in Alaska I cook/grill a lot of fish. Not tiny fish but BIG fish. And it was great when I saw this over-sized spatula. It was like it was made just for me. lol

It is easy to use. Just slip this puppy under what ever you are cooking and flip it over. No worries about losing half or so of what ever you are cooking. No worries about having to have another person standing next to you using another spatula (or two more people depending on what you are cooking) to turn it over.

It is very easy to use. And easy to clean up. Plus the rosewood looks great.

Me I don't hang mine up, I put it in with my other bbq goodies, but the little "handle" is cool too. ... Read more

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Rarin' to go as a fun gift, this set of four Western themed barbecue skewers comes packaged in a cowboy motif box. Each of the highly polished, solidly weighted chrome heads--in the shape of a covered wagon, cowboy hat, boot, and steer head--holds two flat nonstick skewers that keep food firmly in place. Overall, the skewers measure approximately 14 inches and are guaranteed to elicit a ‘yeehaw’ from hungry cowpokes.--Ann Bieri ... Read more

Features

• Packaged in cowboy motif gift box
• 4 14-inchWestern themed barbecue skewers
• Weighty chrome heads make sturdy handles
• Double nonstick skewers keep food fixed in place
• Covered wagon, cowboy hat, boot, and steer head

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Grilling baskets are a fantastic way to painlessly grill food that otherwise has a tendency to flake apart or fall through the cooking grate onto the flames. This two-piece basket, with its nonstick surface and adjustable locking top, is excellent for a very long list of foods that can otherwise be difficult to grill, such as fish and vegetables. It's a snap to make crispy, low-fat home fries on the grill--simply spritz potato wedges with oil, sprinkle them with your favorite spices, sandwich them in the basket, cook, flip, cook some more, and Eat. Yum. Make four or more fish steaks without having them fall apart--turning them all at once with a single flip of the wrist. Chicken, steaks, and burgers work just as well. If your grill is big enough, use two at once. --Dale Steinke ... Read more

Features

• Adjustable food thickness setting, from 3/4 to 2 inches
• Clamshell basket excellent for steaks, burgers, chicken, fish, and vegetables
• Nonstick surface
• Basket measures 12-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches
• 15-inch handle with wood grip keeps hands away from heat

Reviews (1)

fish steak blessing
This is just what we have been looking for to cook the fresh Tuna steaks and Mahai mahai we caught off Hatteras NC. We have a porcelian cooker with holes in it but when you turn the fish over, it strips the outside off. This will be just the thing! ... Read more

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Mesquite smoke your next batch of burgers with Charcoal Companion's easy to use black steel smoker box. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling; drain; place chips in the 1-1/2-inch deep, 3-1/2-inch wide, 9-inch-long steel box; set the box in your grill above the heat source--that's all there is to it. The heat in your grill will cause the chips to smoke, thus flavoring whatever you've got cooking. Hickory, alder, apple, and mesquite impart distinctive flavors to fish and meat. To clean, simply discard chips and ash and clean as you would other grill surfaces. --Victoria Jenkins ... Read more

Features

• Easy to use, simple to clean
• Perfect accessory for outdoor grilling
• Flavors food with aromatic smoke
• Works with gas, electric, and charcoal grills
• Made of heavy-gauge steel

Reviews (2)

The best BBQ tool
This is the best Charcoal Smoker Box you can buy. Made well and is worth the money. Very sturdy and heavy,the metal is thick. I use it all the time.Fill it with dry wood chips and your set to BBQ. But,don't wet your wood chips in water. Great item!

How did I grill without it?
I used to try to add smoke flavor when grilling by building a little boat out of aluminum foil, dumping soaked woodchips on it, and putting it in the middle of my coals.

This gadget allows me to generate a lot more smoke for better flavors, and it's easier and faster to use. You can dump a lot more wood into this thing than with some improvised device, and it's easy to clean out. The size is just right for my small Hasty-Bake griller.

I feel silly for having fumbled with foil for so long! ... Read more

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Summertime, and the livin' is easy: toss a handful of these mesquite chips directly on your barbecue or presoak for a smokier flavor. --Toni Reineke ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty
• Add aromatic smoke to your barbecue or smoker
• Mesquite adds its own unique flavor
• 1-1/2-pound bag (160 cubic inches)
• Store unused portion for later use

Reviews (4)

Do not buy this
I bought this for my smoker and when I got it it had a sticker an it for $1.98. It cost 4.95 shipping because it came from a different warehouse as all other products (including other woodchips). BUYER BEWARE!
No Stars if it would let me RIPOFF

Give me Mesquite Bean Pods!
I have to admit I like woodchips and as woodchips go these aren't bad. I am just spoiled after using Mesquite Bean Pods. The flavor intensity, sweetness, and that OOOOOOOOOOOhhhhh so good taste I found with Mesquite Bean Pods leaves woodchips out in the cold. I would buy 5 lb. bags of woodchips at a time as I disliked running out. Compared to Mesquite Bean Pods you need at least twice as much woodchips to last as long as Mesquite Bean Pods and still you won't get as good a taste.

nice flavour
my brother in law used this and it did make a difference. i have to try it for sure!

Fine way to start grilling with mesquite
If you've never had the pleasure of grilling with mesquite, this is the product for you. As an introduction to the joys of the Texas border wood, this charcoal companion will make a profound difference in the flavor of your favorite meats and vegetables.

But for enthusiasts of mesquite, this will be a frustrating approach. If you really start to appreciate the flavor of mesquite, eventually you'll want to take the trouble to find a supplier of cut chords of mesquite to cook solely with that long-burning wood. Mixing with charcoal may well be more economical, but it imparts a 'confused' flavor to food which, while still tasty, is nowhere near as powerful as cooking on mesquite alone. ... Read more

Features

• Rack folds in half for storage
• Kabob rack takes the mess out of grilling
• 6 nonstick kabob skewers
• Star handles on skewers add whimsical touch
• Nonstick metal rack measures 10 by 13 by 2

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Add a touch of cowboy whimsy to the next outdoor grill with the Buckaroo Barbeque meat hook. While the hook is strong and sharp enough to wrangle big cuts of meat, it also works wonders on steaks. The hook’s nonstick finish allows easy insertion and removal from cuts of meat, and the hardwood handle keeps hands cool. Perfect for a fun gift, this barbecue tool says 'Wild West' with its cowboy motif packaging. The meat hook measures 19 by 2 inches and is guaranteed to impress visiting greenhorns.--Ann Bieri ... Read more

Features

• Measures 19 by 2 inches
• Sharp barbecue hook adds touch of cowboy humor
• Useful for lifting large cuts of meat or steaks
• Made of nonstick metal for easy insertion and removal
• Hardwood handle keeps hands cool

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Summertime, and the livin' is easy: toss a handful of these hickory chips directly on your barbecue or presoak for a smokier flavor. --Toni Reineke ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty
• Add aromatic smoke to your barbecue or smoker
• Hickory wood adds its own unique flavor
• 1-1/2-pound bag (160 cubic inches)
• Store unused portion for later use

Reviews (3)

Price inflated
I purchased two items at $4.99 each. When I received them, they were marked with store stickers at $1.98 each.

Makes Good Cooking With Goose
These charcoals make great snacks when you are about to eat a main coarse meal and they come in 3 great flavors ranging from mesquite, hickory and porcupine. They all smell great too, I would recommend them for any day of the week.

TASTES LIKE 2x4 SCRAP
I purchased all of the smoker chip flavors. All of them except the hickory were worth it. ... Read more

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This manly sized spatula is designed just for the big griller around the house. The huge and heavy Big Head spatula has a 5-1/2-inch-wide head that can turn even the biggest and juiciest rib-eye steaks or pork chops without bending. Durable stainless-steel construction allows the head to be flexible without caving in under heavy weight and brass rivets ensure that the head is secure. A long 14-inch rosewood handle keeps a good distance between big hands and the hot grill. A leather cord on the end of the handle lets your hang the spatula right over the grill. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• 14-inch rosewood handle
• Oversized heavy-duty spatula for grilling
• 5-1/2-inch wide flexible head won't bend under pressure
• Durable stainless-steel head
• Secured with brass rivets

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Have a friend who loves to picnic? This condiment table set from Charcoal Companion makes a great gift. The set includes three durable plastic squeeze bottles for ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard that sport a vintage drive-in design. Six matching tableweights (two in each bottle design) clip onto the bottom of your tablecloth to keep the wind from blowing the whole picnic away. Additionally, the set comes with a 17-inch mesh food tent to keep bugs and bees from getting to the food before the guests do. The tent is large enough to cover a heaping platter of burgers or a serving bowl of pasta salad. Four pockets on the outside of the food tent hold the included art inserts of choice--condiment, fruit, or Independence Day designs. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Food tent keeps bugs out of food
• Condiment-themed picnic table set makes great gift
• Three plastic condiment squeeze bottles
• Six condiment-design tableweights
• 17-inch mesh food tent with pockets and art inserts

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This manly sized basting brush is designed just for the big griller around the house. The extra-large Big Head basting brush has a 5-1/2-inch-long and 4-inch-wide head that’ll slather a generous amount of plum sauce over chicken or hot hickory sauce over brisket. The brush is attached to a durable stainless-steel holder, which in turn is secured by two brass rivets. A long 14-inch rosewood handle keeps a good distance between big hands and the hot grill. A masculine leather cord on the end of the handle lets you hang the brush right over the grill. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• 17 inches from head to end of handle
• High-end set includes fork, spatula, and tongs
• Stainless-steel with full tangs
• Polished rosewood handles
• Three stainless-steel rivets

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This manly sized grill brush is designed just for the big griller around the house. The huge and heavy Big Head grill brush has a 4-1/2-inch-wide head that that covers a bigger grill area and shortens cleaning time. Durable stainless-steel construction allows the head to be flexible without caving in under pressure and brass rivets ensure that the head is secure. A long 14-inch rosewood handle keeps a good distance between big hands and the hot grill. A masculine leather cord on the end of the handle lets you hang the brush right over the grill. Replacement heads are available separately for this grill brush and easily screw right into the stainless steel scraper. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Replacement heads available seperately
• Oversized heavy-duty grill brush for larger grill cleanups
• 4-1/2-inch wide flexible head won't bend under pressure
• Durable stainless-steel head secured with brass rivets
• 14-inch rosewood handle with leather cord for hanging

Reviews (1)

Big Head Grill Brush
I received the Grill Brush as a gift. We barbeque 12 months a year - in rain, snow and sunshine. My grill gets a workout. Most brushes I have used have either melted down after prolonged use, or the handles could not withstand the pressure while cleaning. This brush removes the grime and takes a beating. This brush is well worth the investment to have a clean grill each time you begin to cook a masterpiece! ... Read more

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This grill wok is ideal for smaller foods such as shrimp or vegetables. The 8-inch wok is made of stainless steel and has perforations in its bottom to heat foods without letting them slip into the coals. Charcoal Companion recommends seasoning the wok with oil to prevent sticking. The wok is dishwasher-safe for easier cleanup, and is guaranteed to be free of defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• 5-year guarantee on materials and workmanship
• 8-inch round wok for stir-frying vegetables over outdoor grill
• Perforated bottom draws heat from grill
• Stainless-steel construction
• Dishwasher-safe

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Round up some rodeo fun for the next outdoor grill with the Buckaroo Barbeque branding iron. Steak orders will never get mixed up again when personalized with R for rare, M for medium, and W for well-done. Simply hold the three-head iron in the coals or flame and when hot, brand that beef. A hardwood handle keeps hands cool. Perfect for a gift, this buckeroo brander says 'Wild West' with its cowboy motif packaging. The branding iron measures 19 by 2 inches and is guaranteed to delight visiting greenhorns.--Ann Bieri ... Read more

Features

• Measures 19 by 2 inches
• Add touch of cowboy humor with personalized "branded” steaks
• 3-sided branding head for rare, medium, and well done
• Easy to heat, then brand
• Hardwood handle keeps hands cool

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Grilled asparagus and button mushrooms taste fantastic, buthave a tendency to fall through the grill. This 12-inch square wok withhandles sits directly on a gas or charcoal grill and keeps cut veggiescontained and easy to turn. A grid of small round holes on the bottomand sides allows heat to circulate evenly and lets vegetables steamfrom dripping juices. Make a vegetarian stir-fry with a peanut sauce,or add scallops or bite-size pieces of chicken. The black, nonstickfinish cleans easily after use and is dishwasher-safe. The wok iscovered by a five-year warranty against defects.--Ann Bieri ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe
• 12-inch square BBQ wok grills vegetables and stir fry
• Black, nonstick finish
• Use directly on gas or charcoal grill
• Two handles for easy lifting

Reviews (1)

Poor Quality
Very, very disappointing product. It's no stick, but only for the first use. After that the no stick surface begins to peel off. It was even worse after cleaning off the stuff that stuck to it! Overall not worth the money, I'm sure there are other comparable products that work much better. ... Read more