I wanted to bring this thread a bit up to date, since it is several years old. Everything Cobbmaster has claimed is certainly true for the COBB grill. I've had mine for 4 months now, and still use it at least once a week. It is perfect for apartments and RV's as it stashes away nicely.
The results are incredible, I've done full chickens (90 minutes), Tri-Tips, and racks of ribs (cut them in 3rds and stack them) and like to use smoke with all the food. Using the clever moat is like doing a 'beer-can chicken', the bird is incredibly moist and will be the best many of your guests will have ever had. Promise!
The unit is a tad expensive, I guess, but checking the prices on the other leading portable grills...there are plenty that do less and cost more.
Cleaning is pretty easy. All the non-stick surfaces are easy, of course, and if you mop up the liquid in the moat with a paper towel before it cools down, the inner sleeve scrubs out easy with a copper scouring pad (copper ones won't scratch steel, but remember that the steel scouring pads will scratch steel)
All the pieces and parts are of a good high quality and the design is incredibly efficient. I use about 10-12 briquets and that's enough for everything I'm cooking. They last for hours.
The carrying case, the nylon bag, is sturdy and well designed and will comfortably carry ALL the components and ALL the accessories plus briquets, matches, smoking wood and smoke pot all inside. Basically, everything but the food.
I recommend this little baby to everyone. It is neither a gimmick, nor a novelty...it is an advanced scientifically designed tool that uses little fuel to do a great job.
My only minor gripe is the cost of the wire roasting rack accessory. At the manufacturing price of this piece, it should be included with the grill. Using this allows you to NOT have to turn the meat during the cooking. It is very convenient and I use it every time I cook. It is overpriced, some try to hawk it at $30 but any round wire rack will do...find one at a thrift shop for $2 and save the loot.
The other accessories are also a tad pricey, but the Wok, the Frying Pan, the griddle, etc., are a good high quality and extend the versatility of this little unit.
I think this is one of those brilliant new products that are worth every penny.
Note that currently there are two models of the COBB. The original is being phased out and is discounted to around $50. It has a black plastic base and is otherwise pretty much the same, and cooks the same. Google it for sources. This model is good if you want to try it and save some loot too.
The Premiere model has a stainless steel mesh base and is more expensive. If you are pretty convinced, from all the praises on the internet about the COBB...get this model Both can be moved during cooking as the sides are cool. This Grill is almost Kid-friendly because of the cool sides. If I need to restack a large pile of ribs, I carry the unit into the kitchen, restack everything neatly, then carry it back outside again. Very handy.
My recommend to readers is my recommend to my friends: Need a portable grill? Get the COBB, you'll love it.
