New BBQ help

[Newton]

I am getting a new bbq and was hoping for some help. Weber seem to be the most hyped option and I want to go with charcoal.

Are they so much better as the prices seem rather high!

All advice welcome!

[Two_Sheds]

We have a BBQ in the garage, it's been used precisely 3 times in the past 4 years. Waste of money imo


Sorry Newton, you didn't want to hear that did you?

My brother does a lot of BBQing, he's got a .... (I'll get back to you once I've FBd him)

[pauco]

Whoever invented them should be Keelhauled Waste of time/money/ and a good

summers day + the food

paul.

[Kleftiwallah]

For a family, a five gallon drum and a hammer and cold chisel should be enough. Keep it simple and cheeeeeeep. Cheers, Tony.

[Newton]

We have a BBQ in the garage, it's been used precisely 3 times in the past 4 years. Waste of money imo


Sorry Newton, you didn't want to hear that did you?
?

My brother does a lot of BBQing, he's got a .... (I'll get back to you once I've FBd him)

Good advice was what I was after. I got exactly that so thanks........think I'll go for a cheap one that will fit in my shed........hopefully it will be a good summer and I'll get to use it!

Are there any BBQ fans out there

[SarrissUK]

I love a good barbeque The best setup I've had for a long time, are bricks placed in a circle on the lawn, piled up with charcoal and the grill resting on the bricks! Easy peasy and cheaper than chips :P

[Newton]

Good idea but I'd be shot if the lawn was burnt up!

[Potstubsdustbins]

Barbies get a bad name because the chaps get all macho and want to do their thing, as usual without much thought. Hence sausages black on the outside and red raw in the middle and burgers with the texture of cheese crackers.

I love a barbie but did learn how to prepare and cook food first. If you haven't used one before do a little reading, throw away the sausages and burgers and get Ainsleys Harriots book some great recipes in there.

Colin

[Kleftiwallah]

" Are there any BBQ fans out there "? I just use a bit of cardboard and waft like mad. . . .

Cheers, Tony.

[Two_Sheds]

Barbies get a bad name because the chaps get all macho and

... don't clean up afterwards!

I will have nothing to do with the BBQ, because if I do, then I'll become responsible for its cleaning, which I refuse to do. Filthy messy greasy thing, I hate it.

[Nicos]

I actually love a BBQ- but as in any kitchen , it depends on the chef!

We are on our 2nd Webber with the big kettle lid.
The first one lasted 15 years being left outside all year and it finally rusted where one of the legs joined underneath, The rest of it was fine though!

The lid makes meats really juicy and cooks without burning- you just need to have a feel at regulating the burning of the charcoal!
We've even managed to cook a whole leg of lamb in it without it burning, and being cooked nicely inside ( med).

We bought a cheap one for the gite ( at 1/5 the price) and it's already showing signs of rust at less than 1 yr old- (and it's left indoors over winter). I reckon it'll just about last 3 years if we're lucky!

[Potstubsdustbins]

... don't clean up afterwards!

Yep forgot that bit. Being well trained I clean the barbi and help with the dishes to.

Colin

[Feral007]

Oh we have a BBQ! Love it. Summer evenings, and lunchtimes. Or when you have teenagers, breakfast because they don't get up till mid afteroon anyway! Bush eggs are great!

When the kids were little they loved doing the BBQ now they are older they don't see the fascination with cooking on it. We use a gas one tho. We do have a grill with foldable legs that you can sit over a fire - bit useless here since there's total fire bans in summer (gas only ok if up on deck etc where it can't start a grass/bushfire.) and in winter you don't want a piddling little fire under the grill you want a big boisterous fire to keep you warm!

[RedThorn]

A BBQ is firmly entrenched in family traditions here too. Even in UK we'd have dozens a year

[sownsow]

Hi Newton,

For me it's an Outback BBQ. Good quality and variety of models. At the end of the day a lot depends on how much you want to spend and ultimately how much you enjoy bbqing! Imo the advancement of technology in gas bbqs has brought about a much improved,quicker, and just as good method of cooking as charcoal bbqs. If you know how to get the best out it noone would know the difference.

Ours comes out of the shed in March and we use it when we we can - it doesn't have to be sunny for a BBQ - otherwise we'd never use one in this country! Get a good recipe book and try cooking a Sunday dinner on one!

Anyway,whatever you choose enjoy it! Especially cooking your homegrown toms,peppers,courgettes,spuds and most other things you might be growing!