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CHokKA · 29 Apr 2015 at 22:44

Yeah you can't go wrong with the One Touch as a starter BBQ. You can always upgrade at a later date if you fancy the extras on the Master Touch or the One Touch Premium

I started off with my Bar-B-Kettle (the original) and had that for over 10 years before I decided to upgrade to the Master Touch.

That one that you quoted is a 47cm grill though, not the one I mentioned above

It's a smaller cooking area and you might be surprised at how much space you lose out on with it.

ganesh · 30 Apr 2015 at 07:18

PapaLazaru said:
£103.00 delivered. I think you have made my mind up.

http://www.birstall.co.uk/products/..._black_.html?gclid=CIOn1IGSnMUCFUQUwwodQTUAzg

Don't buy the 47cm, it's quite a lot smaller than the 57cm.

randomshenans · 30 Apr 2015 at 08:19

Simple chicken, but smoked for 1.5hrs on ~100c, light smoke, then glazed in bbq sauce. Sticky and tasty and damn juicy.

snips86x · 30 Apr 2015 at 08:34

^^

Too early to be hungry for BBQ Chicken

FrenchTart · 30 Apr 2015 at 08:36

I'd totally eat it for breakfast

chief barker · 1 May 2015 at 05:03

Just a heads up to all that need some briquettes, Lidl are selling 7KG bags of it for £2.89.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xxl-barbecue-charcoal-briquettes-7-kgs-2-89-lidl-2196265

Be sure to pick up the 7KG bag as they are selling 5KG for the same price but In another part of the shop.

I've bought 4 bags myself.

FrenchTart · 1 May 2015 at 08:26

Good deal even if it's not the best coal. Shame Lidl is a bit of a trek for me.

chroniclard · 1 May 2015 at 08:33

Always found cheaper briquettes just dont last long enough so just bought a huge sack of Weber stuff.

chief barker · 1 May 2015 at 15:35

chroniclard said:
Always found cheaper briquettes just dont last long enough so just bought a huge sack of Weber stuff.

It says long lasting heat on the packet, but time will tell.

GSVBagpuss · 1 May 2015 at 16:46

Smoker is on for a small piece of brisket and pork shoulder. Hoping to get 5 hours tonight then finish off for a few hours before tomorrow's lunch

GSVBagpuss · 1 May 2015 at 19:35

Where does everyone source their charcoal from? I got some supposedly good stuff from here (http://www.hotsmoked.co.uk/charcoal-firelighters/big-k-restaurant-grade-lumpwood-12kg/prod_197.html) but it is so small that it burns too fast for long smokes. Does anyone use cocoshells?

CHokKA · 1 May 2015 at 21:52

GSVBagpuss said:
Where does everyone source their charcoal from? I got some supposedly good stuff from here (http://www.hotsmoked.co.uk/charcoal-firelighters/big-k-restaurant-grade-lumpwood-12kg/prod_197.html) but it is so small that it burns too fast for long smokes. Does anyone use cocoshells?

I haven't seen Cocoshell briquettes for ages. If you know somewhere that does them, I'd be interested because they were very good. I get my coal in bulk orders from Creative Garden Ideas - https://www.creativegardenideas.co.uk/cgi-product-catalogue/charcoal-bbq. If you spend £30 there's free delivery and it's quick as well, usually about 2 days after ordering.

ganesh · 2 May 2015 at 10:34

CHokKA said:
I haven't seen Cocoshell briquettes for ages. If you know somewhere that does them, I'd be interested because they were very good. I get my coal in bulk orders from Creative Garden Ideas - https://www.creativegardenideas.co.uk/cgi-product-catalogue/charcoal-bbq. If you spend £30 there's free delivery and it's quick as well, usually about 2 days after ordering.

There's only one supplier I know of that sells them and they're not too cheap -
http://www.hotsmoked.co.uk/charcoal-firelighters/nature-cocoshell-briquettes/prod_198.html

I will give them a go at some point.

They used to be much more widely available and then completely disappeared from the market. I heard it was because there was child labour involved in their production, whether that's true or not I don't know.

GSVBagpuss · 2 May 2015 at 17:23

Did some brisket and pulled pork for today
Before

After

Need larger cuts next time as the brisket dried out a little but taste was great - hickory ftw.

GSVBagpuss · 2 May 2015 at 17:23

ganesh said:
There's only one supplier I know of that sells them and they're not too cheap -
http://www.hotsmoked.co.uk/charcoal-firelighters/nature-cocoshell-briquettes/prod_198.html

I will give them a go at some point.

They used to be much more widely available and then completely disappeared from the market. I heard it was because there was child labour involved in their production, whether that's true or not I don't know.

I found them on hotsmoked too - did look a bit pricey

GSVBagpuss · 2 May 2015 at 21:25

Will stop spamming soon

but in case it hasn't been mentioned, a tea light under your chimney starter works wonders (especially in windy weather).

doggo · 3 May 2015 at 18:04

GSVBagpuss said:
Will stop spamming soon but in case it hasn't been mentioned, a tea light under your chimney starter works wonders (especially in windy weather).

I've purchased a looftlighter to get my chimney going, its brilliant!
Ok a little expensive at around £50 but the best thing for getting the coals going, I use the lighter and I put some Flamers BBQ Firelighters amongst the coal and away to go.

FrenchTart · 3 May 2015 at 18:15

Food looks good GSVB

I've been away at the weekend but hoping tomorrow to smoke some bone in rib eye steak and perhaps some ox cheek.

SuperG · 4 May 2015 at 11:02

where can i find a decent cheap grill for <£30? Only need it to cook it for 2 other peeps.

ganesh · 5 May 2015 at 00:24

Sunday nights cook -
Smoked bacon wrapped cheeseburger loaf, stuffed with caramelised onions, cheese and bbq sauce. It was rather tasty.

Tonight's cook, brined whole chicken, rubbed and cooked hot and fast -

No after picture though, it was just too tasty.

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