My Jotul Rangeley has a machined top for something to sit perfectly on it and cook. Also as a top load (And front), there is a drop in grille accessory that allows you to grill in the stove too. Pretty cool (and one of the reasons I bought this stove).
Sounds like a neat stove!! How much does the Jotul Rangeley run retail typically?
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Cooks over the fire? Way cool. I wonder how messy it gets. Hey, you gotta think about cleanup!
I hear you....but a few days with no power can be so much nicer with a little planning. Plus, with kids...keeping them fed well cuts down on the whining LOL. It's bad enough when you have no TV for a few days....I couldn't imagine them hungry on top of it. I actually keep popcorn on hand just to keep my son entertained and snacking via the wood stove when the power is gone.You can melt snow/boil water to make it safe to drink on almost any stove on the market. That's all that matters. You can go a month without food, and I would bet the average, overstuffed American can go about double that. You'll be just fine on water and pb and j for a few days while the power is out. At least you won't have to expend as many calories as your neighbors who are sitting in the cold.
I have cooked rib eyes in it... and it wasnt messy at all. Sits down probably 4" from the top of the stove. A well designed product (the grill portion is stainless steel). Can't wait to figure out how to properly use it. Overcooked the rib eyes the first time haha