I've had a Cobb for 2 seasons now and I bought a second one this year. I have found that it is absolutely wonderful when used as per instructions. It is safe: doesn't get hot on the outside apart from the lid. Incredibly economical: 1 of the Cobb manufactured charcoal 'cobblestones' which lights instantly, cooks for around 2 hours. Alternatively, as fellow enthusiasts have pointed out, just 6 to 8 briquettes will do it. You can use it in drizzly weather. It smokes food as well as cooking it (smoked prawns are superb) It doesn't dry things out. I found that it cooked a half leg of lamb too quickly, but it was still really tender. Best of all, it is so portable, storable and lightweight.
I've had a Cobb for 2 seasons now and I bought a second one this year. I have found that it is absolutely wonderful when used as per instructions. It is safe: doesn't get hot on the outside apart from the lid. Incredibly economical: 1 of the Cobb manufactured charcoal 'cobblestones' which lights instantly, cooks for around 2 hours. Alternatively, as fellow enthusiasts have pointed out, just 6 to 8 briquettes will do it. You can use it in drizzly weather. It smokes food as well as cooking it (smoked prawns are superb) It doesn't dry things out. I found that it cooked a half leg of lamb too quickly, but it was still really tender. Best of all, it is so portable, storable and lightweight.