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Meal loaf mesh pans/basket
EazyE
Posts: 67
Hi guys, I have seen several of you talk in the past about wire mesh pans to smoke meat loafs in. Some where even called the meat loaf baskets. Well, I never ordered them in the past, and now I can't find them anywhere. I went through the search feature, and the links that people used in the past as to where they got them, those places no longer offer them. Where are you guys getting yours at that still use those. I really think we would get much more smoke flavoring with those. We do turkey meat loafs a lot, and those don't hold together nearly as well as say using beef and pork. Thanks guys!
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I got mine at Home Depot.
Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...
Large & Small BGE
Stockton Ca.
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I have used half and quarter sheet cooling racks, on the cooking grid, in the past. Just cover with HD Foil and poke a few holes in the foil to allow the goodness to drip away. Makes for easy transport also!
Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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Wow I forgot how great those looked and tasted!!
I need to do them again.
Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX -
i dont use the baskets but this will help. use a brownie pan. make the turkey loaf flat, more browning, more smoke area
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure.
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This isn't a wire basket, but works well. It's stainless, so cleanup is easy plus you get plenty of smoke. Works for veggies and other stuff too. Amazon has them.
Large BGE
Greenville, SC -
No fuss, no mess, no grease, no dishes. Poke holes in the top container.Bill Denver, CO
XL, 2L's, and MM -
so many ways to make meatloaf, heres one where you use the grease
and deli loaf
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Not a basket, but I use metal grill sheets for meatloaf (including turkey), similar to these - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Master-Forge-3-Pack-Aluminum-Grill-Sheets/50113686. They're cheap and can be easily cut to desired size / shape.LBGE - St. Louis, MO; MM & LBGE - around 8100' somewhere in the CO Front Range
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Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure.
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Any perforated tray works fine. I have a piece of expanded metal cut just a little larger than a standard meatloaf. I keep it with my extra cooking grates outside.Phoenix
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I have this one like Ron. It works great!!RRP said:
Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure. Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36" -
Basket? What basket?
Lousy pics, great meatloaf.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Thats exactly what I am looking for. Where did you guys get those?RRP said:
Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure.
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It came from Hageyes in IA, but I just checked and they no longer carry them. The brand is Brinkman so maybe a search will locate a source you. HTHRe-gasketing the USA one yard at a time
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Great idea!BilZol said:
No fuss, no mess, no grease, no dishes. Poke holes in the top container.Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE -
I really like that idea with the foil balls. Bed bath and beyond has a more expensive version of the same thing.
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/chicago-metallic-trade-professional-healthy-meatloaf-pan-set-with-armor-glide-coating/1041651520?skuId=41651520&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_bakeware_&product_id=41651520&adpos=1o1&creative=43742625349&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAiAgavBBRCA7ZbggrLSkUcSJACWDexAkUvr7PevrRNGMK9aR76TyYjWa8pOZ7C9gOY1HaoJbRoCRaXw_wcB
Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
Grand Rapids MI -
A quick search on Amazon turns up just a bit less than a gazillion stainless steel mesh baskets in a variety of shapes and sizes.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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Agreed...but not the loaf style - looks like it may have been discontinued. Oh well, at least this thread has helped me decide what I'm egging Sunday!HeavyG said:A quick search on Amazon turns up just a bit less than a gazillion stainless steel mesh baskets in a variety of shapes and sizes.Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time -
Exactly. Lots of variations Heavy G, but none like what RPP uses. Wonder why Brinkman quit making them. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!RRP said:
Agreed...but not the loaf style - looks like it may have been discontinued. Oh well, at least this thread has helped me decide what I'm egging Sunday!HeavyG said:A quick search on Amazon turns up just a bit less than a gazillion stainless steel mesh baskets in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Not sure what size this is, but you could call Presto and ask. It's a deep fryer basket with removable handle. $12
http://www.gopresto.com/products/products.php?stock=85781&continue_url=/products/products.php?stock=0546208
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My curiosity got the better of me so I called. Dimensions are 7" W x 9" L x 2 3/4" D.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
It does appear that if one insists on a rectilinear mesh loaf pan they may be out of luck.EazyE said:
Exactly. Lots of variations Heavy G, but none like what RPP uses. Wonder why Brinkman quit making them. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!RRP said:
Agreed...but not the loaf style - looks like it may have been discontinued. Oh well, at least this thread has helped me decide what I'm egging Sunday!HeavyG said:A quick search on Amazon turns up just a bit less than a gazillion stainless steel mesh baskets in a variety of shapes and sizes.
I've used one of these for meat loaf - https://smile.amazon.com/Culina-Strainer-Over-Stainless-Expandable/dp/B00LH7MFW6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1479233859&sr=8-11&keywords=stainless+mesh+basket
just cut off the rubber stuff on the slide out handles first.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
My local BGE supplier carries these and they work great for a multitude of purposes.
http://frogmats.com/
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
Amazon has the Chicago Metallic for $9.71
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006AEVRB6/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_b1DMB_g79_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_r=1V4RFGRHBVVR72WCTQB1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=d587585a-7a61-54f0-b27c-85926f47a0be&pf_rd_i=289675
LBGE Chicago, IL -
I got that one at Home Depot & it is a beach to clean.EazyE said:
Thats exactly what I am looking for. Where did you guys get those?RRP said:
Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure. Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...
Large & Small BGE
Stockton Ca.
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At first I also fought the clean up, but what I learned is to spray the basket with PAM and then after use let it soak overnight in hot soapy water. In the morning using a stiff brush it cleans up with ease! I call this effort the trade off for having a meatloaf that gets cooked uniformly and stays as a loaf for ease of slicing to make cold meatloaf sandwiches.bud812 said:
I got that one at Home Depot & it is a beach to clean.EazyE said:
Thats exactly what I am looking for. Where did you guys get those?RRP said:
Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure. Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time -
MMMMMMM! Cold meatloaf sammich, one of the best things ever! Hard to believe something so simple can be so good.RRP said:
At first I also fought the clean up, but what I learned is to spray the basket with PAM and then after use let it soak overnight in hot soapy water. In the morning using a stiff brush it cleans up with ease! I call this effort the trade off for having a meatloaf that gets cooked uniformly and stays as a loaf for ease of slicing to make cold meatloaf sandwiches.bud812 said:
I got that one at Home Depot & it is a beach to clean.EazyE said:
Thats exactly what I am looking for. Where did you guys get those?RRP said:
Yes I do and I like the 360º smoke it allows making nice sliced pieces.pgprescott said:@RRP uses them I'm pretty sure. -
How about this one? $27 And it's stainless.
Each basket is 8" long and I'll bet it's easier to clean than the wire ones. Plus, you get three of them. I still don't see why you need one for meat loaf... but I'm bored this afternoon.
https://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-CC3129-Stainless-3-Compartment/dp/B00QDFFKB0
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Charcoal-Companion-Stainless-3-Compartment-Basket-CC3129/205549770
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Ding ding ding! I think we found a winner! Thanks Carolina Q!!Carolina Q said:How about this one. $27 And it's stainless.
Each basket is 8" long and I'll bet it's easier to clean than the wire ones. Plus, you get three of them. I still don't see why you need one for meat loaf... but I'm bored this afternoon.
https://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-CC3129-Stainless-3-Compartment/dp/B00QDFFKB0
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Charcoal-Companion-Stainless-3-Compartment-Basket-CC3129/205549770
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The cooling racks also serve double duty. I use them for cooking a lot of other items. And they make for a great place to land a hot pan or dish.
But as you can see there are many ways to skin this cat.
Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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