Does NOT close all the way for storageI was disappointed upon receiving this shaker to discover that, contrary to some reviews, the top does NOT close all the way. And it's not as if I just got a defective unit -- close inspection shows that the top has designed-in limits to how far the cover will rotate, and those limits stop short of complete closure. In other words, some of the holes are always uncovered, meaning (a) if you take this with you somewhere (e.g., a cookout) to apply spices on-site, the contents can spill out in transit, and (b) if you try to store spices or rubs in this container in between uses, they will be constantly exposed to air and will go 'stale'. I expect it will do a fine job of dispensing my rubs, but I was hoping to store them in it in between uses.
3Great grill pan to keep by the grill...This is a very good accessory to have on have when you grill veggies. One thing you need to remember though - do not grab the handle unless you have a good oven mit on.
4High quality stainless steel shaker with adjustable pour holes and cover. Great product choice for life.High quality design and the only fault I have is that the pictures online don't ever show you that the cover actually shuts all the way, or that there are various hole sizes to allow for different size ingredients or how much product you want to shake out at one time. Being stainless, it is easy to clean and doesn't take on the flavor of the ingredients or stain. Easily used with many different ingredients without carry over from the previous one. This is a lifetime purchase.
5Best silicone basting brush I ever used.Holds lots of sauce with one dip and stays on the brush. Not a lot of loss to Dripping and you won't be going back to the sauce Bowl to pick up more as often since this brush holds a generous amount. Another America's Test Kitchen recommendation and it's right on the money. I would like to see a smaller straight handled version offered.
5Utterly useless.Got 3 uses out of it.I had high hopes for this shaker, but am deeply disappointed. I used it a total of 3 times. After the third time I wanted to replace the existing BBQ rub in it with another one. The lid will not come off for love or money. I mean it is absolutely sealed shut. No amount of twisting, pulling, prying, etc. will get it to budge. I see people in other reviews saying that the lid comes off too easily. If only! A total waste of money and I do not recommend it.
1Too small and doesn't close all the way.I am returning this shaker. First it is smaller than the picture makes it look. It is only about 2" tall and only holds 1 cup (my fault for not catching that in the description). The handle looks as if you could fit your hold hand around it, but really only about 2-3 fingers.Second, the lid does not close all the way, so it will not create a seal to keep your spices or whatever fresh. When you turn the lid to close it, a little nub in the upper part slides along a groove cut out below it. The groove is mis-cut so when you slide it to the end, it stops before it is closed all the way. If you force it past, which is done easily, the upper part raises and creates an even bigger gap than was there already! (You can actually see a gap in the picture above.)I see some people really like this... it is "cute", but not very practicle for a BBQ rub shaker.
2grill friends RUST shakerIt rusted when I put salt in it, and rust got into the salt. Guess I need a tetnus shot now.
1A good basting brush for most home grills and ovensThis is a pretty good grill brush.What I like about this brush is that it does everything it's supposed to without any unnecessary extras. It is a decent length (nothing super long, so you'll need gloves if using it for long periods of time) that is just right for periodic use on the grill or oven. The material seems to be fairly high quality; I have had this brush for years and it still works quite well. The silicone bristles are decent at holding sauce, certainly not as good as other materials, but the trade off is that it is much easier to clean and reuse. For moderate basting/saucing at home, this should still be sufficient for most people. Clean up is a breeze, you just run it under some water to remove any obvious gunk on the head and then toss it in the dishwasher.The only caveat I would offer is that if you are trying to baste/sauce a ton of food or a very large piece of meat (whole limbs, whole animals, etc), you should get something larger else you'll be basting forever.Overall this is a very good basting brush for the grill and oven that has lasted me for years. I am well-pleased with it and would likely buy it again.
4SHAKE . . . SHAKE . . . SHAKEThis is a key for any and every kitchen. The item came fully assembled and ready to use. From box to using in less than two minutes! I am an organic natural foods eater and as you can image I mix my on seasonings to avoid all the salt, sugar and chemical additives on my spice shelf. Prior to the Elizabeth Karmel s Adjustable Dry Rub Shaker with Holes for Medium and Coarse Grind Seasonings , I would simply sprinkle seasonings out of the cupboard and without fail my family would say Yummmy what is in this. I have no idea what I sprinkled on. With my new shaker I can mix it once and have my spicy concoction for weeks to come. I'm not a super demanding individual, so I never suspected that there was anything amiss in my kitchen until I got my shaker. I have no idea how I managed this long without one. One time, that is all it took to get me hooked. I use this shaker every day .I will be getting several more so I can have a variety to choose from. I would recommend this to this anyone who LOVES to cook!!!
5but the thing loads up pretty well and it doesn't drip sauce all over where ...I've had this brush now for about 2 years and it has performed very well as a barbecue sauce brush on the grill. I was fairly skeptical as to how the smaller head and the silicone bristles would work for transferring sauce to ribs, but the thing loads up pretty well and it doesn't drip sauce all over where it's not supposed to go. It's obviously not designed to do the job on a high-end barbecue setup where you might have four briskets and six racks of ribs going at once, but for a couple of pork steaks and half a chicken, it's perfectly fine.The head easily pulls off the shaft and I just toss it in the dishwasher after I'm done cooking. It always comes out of the dishwasher clean and I haven't had any problems with bristles pulling out, the handle cracking, or any other problem with durability. Still works as well as when I got it.
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