Official 2013 BBQ Thread- it's sizzlin'!!!!

Youstolemyname · 13 Apr 2013 at 09:45

After many years of living in apartments, mrsyoustolemyname and I got our first house last October. It has a rather nice garden even if I do say so myself and with the first rays of sunshine appearing today I am in BBQ frenzy mode!

Ultimately I want a Weber Smokey Mountain but since I want to BBQ like RIGHT NOW! I am off to grab something cheap and cheerful that will allow me to cook over charcoal. Weather Forecast is ok...ish

So, any suggestions for a high street BBQ bargain? This one is leading the chase at the minute: http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/outdo...ongley-Rectangular-Charcoal-Barbecue-12718622

What does everyone else cook on? Any experienced pitmasters want to share tips? I thought this thread would make a good resource for all things BBQ

Youstolemyname · 13 Apr 2013 at 19:22

came back empty handed as in typical British tradition it started to lash it down...

Youstolemyname · 13 Apr 2013 at 19:52

I've got my eye on this one now- bit of a jack of all trades:

http://www.tesco.com/direct/landman...al-bbq/213-2548.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=213-2548

Youstolemyname · 14 Apr 2013 at 11:21

I like the idea of being able to smoke low and slow or grill over charcoal which is why the landmann combi BBQ is catching my eye. However, the Weber Smokey Mountain gets all the best reviews, and the ProQ gear is supposed to be good too.

Youstolemyname · 14 Apr 2013 at 11:46

From what I have read about the landmann some sealing is required after assembling it to stop it leaking smoke and maintain temperature during a long smoking process. I hope my neighbours like hickory flavoured washing

Youstolemyname · 14 Apr 2013 at 12:45

Tesco doing 20% off bbqs at the min so works out at 120 plus delivery. Dunno if collect from store is free?

Youstolemyname · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:21

Very tempted to get the Weber One Touch Pro. Have read that the Landmann Tennessee smoker isn't very good; poor build quality and doesn't keep its temperature.

However, I really want to smoke food such as ribs and brisket- is that even possible in the one touch?

Youstolemyname · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:50

Hmmm. Wonder if the taste will be as good as wood fired then? I've had proper smoked BBQ and it's just amazing

Youstolemyname · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:08

and would the one touch perform as well as something like this for smoking?

http://www.forfoodsmokers.co.uk/acatalog/Proq_Frontier_Food_Smoker.html

I would say 80% of the time I will be doing chicken breasts, steaks and burgers over coals but the other time I would want some smoked brisket or ribs.

The Frontier is around the price I want to spend (£150-200) but seems to offer more versatility perhaps?

Youstolemyname · 30 Apr 2013 at 19:13

Trying to track down the best price/deal for a 57cm Weber one touch premium at the minute. Can get it for circa 150-160, any better deals out there that folk are aware of?

Youstolemyname · 6 May 2013 at 10:46

Grabbed a cheap kettle from tesco last night and did burgers and sausages over charcoal. They were ok but not very smokey at all...

Going to get a chimney starter today and some wood chips to see if I can smoke some ribs low n slow before doing some chicken kebabs.

Youstolemyname · 6 May 2013 at 19:52

Can anyone recommend and decent charcoal? Stuff I got from tesco burnt really quickly so I couldn't smoke my ribs how I wanted to....

Youstolemyname · 25 May 2013 at 10:20

definitely some bbq'ing going on tomorrow. Am at a gig tonight so will eat in Liverpool.

Chicken breasts done as kebabs, butchers sausages, ribs and possibly some burgers are my weapons of choice.

Youstolemyname · 31 May 2013 at 18:40

Gas just doesn't give the same taste. May as well grill it indoors then eat outside

Youstolemyname · 3 Jun 2013 at 20:05

Thinking of going to Grillstock in Manchester on Sunday. Anyone go to the Bristol one?

Youstolemyname · 9 Jun 2013 at 15:58

Got a rack of ribs currently smoking over coals and hickory chips. Been in an hour, another 2 to go!

Will be joined with home made cheese burgers on brioche buns with a side of boiled jersey royals smothered in garlic butter with smoked bacon lardons.

Youstolemyname · 16 Jun 2013 at 07:57

Could a passing don plonk this back in La Cuisine please?

I'm ashamed to say that I had some of Asda's BBQ range last night and it was spot on! BBQ brisket in hickory sauce. No discernible smoke flavour but the hickory sauce was amazing

Youstolemyname · 10 Aug 2013 at 09:58

If you add unlit coals the temperature will drop. I'd just leave it.

*****Official 2013 BBQ Thread- it's sizzlin'!!!!*****

Official 2013 BBQ Thread- it's sizzlin'!!!!