Charcoal Companion CC3809 Flame-Friendly Ceramic Rib Rack review and price compare 2025

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SMOKE RIBS on this High Heat, Lightweight Ceramic Grill Rack.
HIGH HEAT ceramic stoneware. Fireproof and Thermal shock resistant up to 700º F
EASY TO USE & CLEAN Non-Stick Glazed Surface. Rib rack cleans up easily
SCRATCH RESISTANT. Food-safe black glaze.
9.0 in W x 5.7 in D x 3.9 in H

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Style:Ribs

Get the benefits of cooking with high heat without the weight or maintenance of cast iron. The Flame-Friendly series of grilling accessories conduct high, evenly-distributed heat to cook your food, but are lightweight and easy to clean. Friendly, fireproof, and thermal shock resistant up to 700º F (371º C), you can use this rib rack to smoke up to four racks of ribs upright, saving space on the grill. This rack also allows more airflow around your ribs, cooking them more quickly and evenly.

HOW TO USE: Place one rack of ribs upright, wide side up, in each compartment. Place the rack on the grill so that the ribs run parallel to the mounds of embers and between them, cooking with indirect heat.

CARE: Do not use abrasive scrubbers. Use a sponge or plastic scrubber to increase the life of your grilling rack. Dishwasher safe.

WARNING: Rack will get very hot. Use heat safe gloves when handling. Do not use on infrared grills.

CAUTION: Avoid using metal tongs and spatulas with non-stick glazed products as they may mark the surface.

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Questions about Charcoal Companion CC3809 Flame-Friendly Ceramic Rib Rack

Can this be used for a turkey also? What is the maximum weight of the poultry it can accommodate?

Answer: This item is intended for a smaller foul such as a standard 6 lb chicken. If a larger foul is used, we'd recommend using a larger roaster such as this Turkey Infusion Roaster. https://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-CC3124-Stainless-Infusion/dp/B00Q341STO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EXZM38GS8J5Z&keywords=turkey+infusion+roaster&qid=1581525310&sprefix=turkey+infusion+ro%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-2

Answer: Hello..... Anything bigger than a laying hen the bottom plate wont accommodate... the base plate wont hold all the juices... its made for chicken...

Answer: I wouldn’t recommend using it for a turkey. It was pretty unstable using it with an average size chicken

Answer: No - it is way too small for a turkey. And it is designed for a regular grill surface to go under a dome lid. Can't imagine how a turkey would fit there....

Answer: No, I would not recommend it.

how does this work for bacon?

Answer: Works fine.

Is it microswave safe?

Answer: Yes, but it’s very heavy b

Answer: Yes. This very simple cooking product has become an unexpected favorite.

Answer: Yes, this product is fine in the microwave.

Answer: I don't know, mine arrived in pieces.

Answer: I believe it is.

Can this pan be used safely for stove top grilling/cooking?

Answer: Yes, if it can go on your grill, it can go on your stovetop. But remember, it will be hot! Use oven mitts.

Is this lead and cadmium free?

Can the pan be used on a radiant stove-top burner?

Answer: I'm not sure but I use it on my BBQ Grill

Answer: It will scratch it

Can this be used in a propane gas grill?

Answer: Yes, this rib rack is suitable for gas and charcoal grills.

Answer: I can't imagine that it couldn't be used with a gas grill. I personally use it on a Kamado Joe, but the temperature rating is high enough so it should be fine.

Answer: Yes. As long as indirect cooking method is used.

Answer: Yes. Absolutely. No problem. Spray it with a little nonstick and it cleans up easy too.

Answer: Yes!

can this be used under a broiler element in the oven?

Answer: not sure about under a broiler. I used mine to cook Bacon on a BBQ. Keep in mind that this is a ceramic dish.

Made in china?

Can you use this in an oven?

Answer: Yes, I use mine all the time in the oven.

Answer: Absolutely, just make sure you have the rack on the lowest setting. It makes a great chicken.

Can this be used on a glass top stove directly on the burner?

Answer: No

Is it microswave safe?

Answer: Yes, but it’s very heavy b

Answer: Yes. This very simple cooking product has become an unexpected favorite.

Answer: Yes, this product is fine in the microwave.

Answer: I don't know, mine arrived in pieces.

Answer: I believe it is.

What are the interior dimensions?

Answer: Interior dimensions, about 7 3/8" x 10 1/4"

Answer: 10.5 x 7.75 approximately. Hope this helps

Answer: I'm not sure, mine arrived broken. :/

Can it go in a pressure cooker?

Answer: This item is ceramic and not intended for use in a pressure cooker.

Can this be used on a gas stove?

Answer: Yes, these can be used on a gas stove

Answer: Absolutely

What is the size of this pan including the handles?

Answer: 13" long (handle to handle), 8" wide, 1" deep

Answer: Small about 5.5 x 9 ish. Arrived broken as Amazon shipped without any protection loose in a box within a bigger box so use reseller on Marketplace if interested.

Answer: it's smaller than we thought

Where is it made?

Answer: This item is manufactured in China.

Answer: China

can you use in microwave ?

Answer: Yes, this product is microwave safe.

Answer: Yes. It says microwave safe on the package

Answer: As far as I know you can put this in the microwave it’s a ceramic dish there’s no metal in it.

Answer: It’s ceramic, so it should be ok in microwave. It holds heat, so be careful when handling.

Answer: Yes, but it’s very heavy for a microwave

Will this fit in a Hamilton Beach 6 quart oval slow cooker?

Does this have a teflon coating? Is it just smooth ceramic? What is the non-stick glazed finish?

Answer: It does not have a non-stick coating. It is purely gloss ceramic. Use oil as this pan is not non-stick.

Will this hold four full racks of ribs and remain sturdy?

Answer: It will hold them, but the ribs will lean against each other. I bought two and used that for full racks.

Answer: It is very sturdy, your issue may be that the ribs will droop over as they cook because it is not that wide. I cut the racks in half and do two racks at a time. If you want to do four racks at a time and your smoker is wide enough I would recommend two racks.

Answer: It is the sturdiest nice thick ceramic... however given the width im not sure its the best choice for full racks, but it will probably work. I typically cook 4 1/2 racks.

Answer: The most I have done is 3 racks. But I don't see why it wouldn't be as sturdy with 4.

Answer: It's Definitely 'Sturdy' enough, if your cooker is big enough for four full size slabs

Answer: Absoutly will

Product reviews of Charcoal Companion CC3809 Flame-Friendly Ceramic Rib Rack

Kim : Five Stars

Love this keeps the grill from getting real dirty

Jimangm : Perfect.

This little pan fries bacon perfectly on my weber gas grill. Keeps the spatter and lingering smell outside. Love it.

Anna K. : Ceramic Chicken Roaster

This is a nice item to bake a whole chicken on. It drains the juices off the chicken as it bakes.

Amazon Customer : Broke when heat was applied

Thought it would be a great Addition for cooking on the grill. BUT it broke In half the first time I used it.

Felipe E. : Love it!

It does what is required to do and it does it GREAT!
Foodles flavor is awesome

John W. Cooper : Disappointed customer

I bought this product with great expectations. It arrived broken. I took the company’s offer for a free replacement which arrived intact. The first time I used it to grill some peppers and onions, it broke in half. I give up and will get a cast iron pan next.

Amazon Customer : Ease of use and cleaning

This is so easy to use with a roast chicken on the grill
You can fill the center of it with wine and herbs or broth and herbs and when done it is very easy to clean.

Jimangm : Perfect.

This little pan fries bacon perfectly on my weber gas grill. Keeps the spatter and lingering smell outside. Love it.

martroe : Not impressed

Used for the first time. Sprayed with oil added salmon fillets checked after a couple of minutes and they were stuck like glue. Pretty much ruined them trying to remove them. It may be that the dish needed to be heated before adding food but there was no information on the packaging to support that.
Pretty unimpressed really

mellow2day2 : Easy to use and clean

This rib rack was a great alternative to my old metal one. No assembly and easy to clean. I wish the slots were a little bit wider. The last ribs I cooked were just a little too thick to slide comfortably into the slots. Otherwise, great rib rack

Chap : I like this product.

Great product. I did fish on it last night, on my gas grill. They came out perfect and most importantly, tasty.

David Levasheff : Much easier to clean than the wire racks.

I have a small BBQ but this is pretty small. I'm getting a 2nd to put side by side to hold larger rib slabs

Robert Goldberg : Broke in shipment twice

They don’t know how to ship this properly. Both times I ordered it they shipped it with manufacturers packing only and NO protective wrapping. So it rattled around in the box and broke. Very disappointing!!! Product look like a good product,but don’t know. I have ordered it a third time, so we will see.

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Loyd : One Star

Worthless for a full rack of ribs, not wide enough.

Jon : Five Stars

Works great, just as advertised.

Amazon Customer : Broke when heat was applied

Thought it would be a great Addition for cooking on the grill. BUT it broke In half the first time I used it.

John W. Cooper : Disappointed customer

raicapasso : bello ma inutile

il prodotto è di ceramica di ottima qualità, bellissimo a vedersi ma praticamente inutilizzabile visto il poco spazio per inserire le ribs già di medie dimensioni.... bisogna incastrarle a forza! restituito.

Literary Vagabond : Better than cast-iron!

PROS:
- Can be used on an outdoor grill or in the oven.
- The ceramic distributes the heat to cook your food evenly
- Fireproof and thermal shock resistant up to 700 degrees F (371 C)
- You can use this grill/bake pan to cook smaller cuts of food without losing them through your grill's grate.
- Raised ridges separate food from grease and create amazing sear marks.
- Indoors, use this pan to cook, broil or bake your favorite appetizers, main dishes and more.
- The attractive nonstick glazed finish is scratch resistant, so your pan will look good through many uses.
- The handles are much better than my cast-iron stovetop grill and this pan is MUCH MUCH lighter.

CONS:
- Drop it and it WILL break.

FYI:
- To clean, use a sponge or plastic scrubber so you don't scratch the surface.

DB : easy to clean

fits a 1/2 rack per slot. Cleans up easily after it cools down. I use it on the grill and in the smoker

Harvey Berman : Fits

It fits nicely in my grill

Tessa : Very handy size for a two person household.

This is a very handy size for our household of two. It fits on our small size Big Green Egg smoker and also fits in our Miele Speed Oven and in our Breville convection toaster oven. So you can use it for grilling and then pop it into the oven to keep food warm. I was a little concerned that the packing materials made no mention of using it inside an oven. It is described only for use as a grill pan. But I cannot see why you could not also put it in the oven. It is safe for temperatures up to 700 degrees. It is 13.2 inches long and fits nicely on top of one of our gas range burners. I anticipate getting a lot of use out of this.

Fatima Arididon : Sadly the item easily got broke when i used it to baked fish

Sadly the item easily got broke when i used it to baked fish.. It cracks under 375°F. Hope the seller will replace the item.

James E. : Arrived Broken, large CHIP before packaging

This was packaged, with a large chip broken off of the inside, top middle. Broken part not in packaging, shipping was perfect and clean.

Seems sturdy enough otherwise. 10 1/2 by 7 1/2 cooking area, it is like a dinner plate, pretty much, for light duty cooking. High sides. Handles are just right for oven mitt use. Broken area looks like this is a NORMAL CERAMIC PRODUCT, with a very light glaze painted over it. I might choose a cast iron version.

Water Monkey : Great for small niche of items to cook

This pan is smaller than I expected, but decent for grilling about a half a dozed zucchini spears. The pan is made of ceramic and has small grill ridges running diagonally through the pan. It is lightweight compared to cast iron, which made be a plus for some.

I found this pan good for items that do not have a lot of fat. Veggies, fish, small chicken tenders work well. The ceramic shields many of the smaller items from the direct flame to help keep them moist. For higher fat items like burgers, they will end up swimming in their own grease.

I find I would end up using this pan for a select niche of items I might grill. For veggies, foil wrapping may still work better. Also, being ceramic I am not sure I want to take this camping, where it might break.

martroe : Not impressed

Amazon Customer : One Star

Ken Butch Andree : Do not buy!!!

Both grills cracked in half during first heat up. Nothing was dropped on either one. Started from cold oven and cold top big burner on ceramic stove.

A. P. : So far, so good!

I know this has received not great reviews from other buyers but this thing has worked great for me so far. Arrived in one piece and I have used it half a dozen times or so and so far far it hasn’t cracked or broken. Works great for salmon and shrimp on my little Weber baby Q.

Amazon Customer : One Star

April M. Steenburgh : Wonderful

Fantastic pan. Very hefty/sturdy. Meat cooked on it has yet to stick in a way that makes the dishwasher (me) unhappy to tackle it after dinner. Very pleased with this.

Mark B. : If you LOVE cooking ribs, you'll LOVE this Rib Rack!

I love me some ribs! I make a pretty big production when I make them, too. I first put them in my pressure cooker for 45 minutes to cook and soften them to "fall-off-the-bone" status and then I brush them with BBQ sauce and throw them on the grill to bake the sauce into the meat. It used to be a two step process for me as I had to do one side and then the other. But with this Rib Rack, I can sauce both sides and place the rack right on the grill to finish them off. PERFECT!

And the best part is that this rack is super easy to clean. Even if I wait several hours, a quick soak and it comes clean without any scrubbing. Great design, great execution and great overall!

Amazon Customer : Mal empaque pero buen producto

El producto es bueno pero llego en 20 pedazos ya que no fue empacado correctamente

Just J : Great for grilling veggies

Great for grilling veggies. Mix veggies in a little olive oil and sprinkle with pink himalayan sallt and black pepper and they do not stick to this pan. Holds it's heat for a long time so be careful when removing from grill.

Joe : Five Stars

great product. Very durable.

Amazon Customer : Ease of use and cleaning

This is so easy to use with a roast chicken on the grill
You can fill the center of it with wine and herbs or broth and herbs and when done it is very easy to clean.

john : Just what I wanted

Great for spices and beer

Joe : Five Stars

great product. Very durable.

Jsiner : Five Stars

Works like a char!

Amazon Customer : It is deffective

It broke the second time I used it. Either it can't stand up to the heat or it was manufactured wrong. That is the second on that brok. The side just cracked and fell off

A. P. : So far, so good!

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