I am thinking of using this for heating food in a pan or wrapped in aluminum foil. Would that work?
64300
Yes. It should work great if you're using cast iron. I don't cook with aluminum so I can't speak to that.
64301
DO NOT heat directly over coals, The Smokey Joe "Gold" has vents on both sides integrated in the cover holder/lock (smart design) (NOT the usual bottom vent). I would put the coals to the outside wall (In a RING fashion) and leave the center for placing the foil wrapped items. This is my 1st. Smokey Joe "GOLD" but my 4th. Joe overall in 20 years. Jeff
64302
It gets hot just like a normal bbq. Wrapped in foil it will still cook.. I would not want it as a warmer.
64303
It would work as long as you have enough heat. Wrap in foil and put the lid on would also do the job.
1811549
I bought the oven as a gift so I cannot answer from personal experience. I asked my daughter who has the oven and she said "Yes, you can use aluminum foil inside the oven." She has 3 teenagers and they use the oven frequently and successfully.
1680936
I am not sure if it would handle the heat. There is however this one Metaltex USA Inc. 20.66.31 Sombrero Fiberglass Splatter Screen, 12-Inchon amazon that is made for doing just that. So I imagine you could find one that fits the size pan you would want and be much much safer.
2271494
It is not really thick enough metal to use for cooking, about the thickness of an inexpensive teakettle. One could probably boil water in it, but the purpose is for storing frying oil to use another time.
2063652
Yes, there's no problem with aluminum foil. You can use any material you would use in a conventional oven. The convection feature (fan) should make it possible to use a slightly lower temperature. Unfortunately I have found the thermostat to be unreliable so you might want to use an oven thermometer to determine if that is true for yours if you buy one.
1413217
I would oly use it with metal. It did not get overly hot but I would to take the chance with plastic. Maureen
1524179
It could be used for that purpose but I would guess a smaller one. You would certainly need to cover it with aluminum foil those as the cover with this is plastic and flat. Makes a great pan for lasagna though- nice and thick.
2213418
With normal everyday use, using either metal and/or plastic utensils, I don't believe this would expose the aluminum core. Even if it did expose the core, I believe it would still be safe to use.
452279
YES! This is mainly what I use it for! I also use it for boiling foods or foods in a fry pan!
1756235
I would not suggest it unless you take measures to wrap the entire bottom in foil. Then again I've never tried.
197320
Probably not your standard kitchen pans (I've never considered trying) because I don't think they're made to withstand that kind of heat. I would try cast iron.
1624321
Haven't tried it for that yet. But if it works for deep frying, and other high temp items it should be OK if you are making enough to be able to suspend the end in without touching the bottom of the pan to insure a good temp reading. I do prefer this type over the old glass therm I use to have. Hope this helps.
752188
I have used mine when baking in the winter to heat the area where I place dough to rise. I have not used it yet to keep prepared food warm while serving a meal. However, it does generate enough heat for my "dough rising area" that I need to position it so it does not overheat the area. So, I would imagine it would produce enough heat for keeping food warm. I actually plan to try it as a food warmer in a few weeks when we have family visiting.
1590944
I wouldn't expose it to open flame, but perhaps if you put aluminum foil under it.
196361
Yes, if you keep the foil side facing into the heated space. It has no insulating value though since it is very thin.
149693
No, it is most suitable for covering the food left in the pan afterwards not for the oven, it will melt.
2200269
Definitely not. Foil should never go in the microwave if you don't want to blow it up.