Official BBQ Thread - Suns out, Buns out!

GSVBagpuss · 2 Jul 2017 at 19:30

Can't be without my thermapen - you can even use it to perfect your bath temperature!

dl8860 · 3 Jul 2017 at 10:56

I can definitely appreciate how great it is to get a reading in 3 seconds, but that's still an awful lot for a very basic functionality pen.

Anyone got any pics from weekend bbqing?

Street · 3 Jul 2017 at 12:22

ganesh said:
Buy a thermapen, instant read, very accurate and reliable. Very high quality and even made in the UK. Not especially cheap, but absolutely worth the money, I wouldn't BBQ without one.

You can buy them directly from here - https://thermapen.co.uk/

There are some leftover mk3 models on offer at £36.

I got mine from there for £36, absolute bargain and really takes the guess work out of getting meat right. I couldn't be without it now!

I only threw a few burgers and a steak on the BBQ this weekend, nothing major. However I did try out Slims Pork Chop Express in Liverpool for a BBQ feast on Saturday and it was amazing, highly recommended!

Skidder · 5 Jul 2017 at 09:38

I got a mk 3 on ebay for £30: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Purple-Sp...655818&hash=item569ce07c48:g:nn4AAOSwawpXvA52

Spud21 · 6 Jul 2017 at 13:04

Just ordered my Birthday present

WEBER® MASTER-TOUCH® GBS® 57CM - BLACK (FREE GBS® PIZZA STONE)

So my question now, is what charcoal should i be looking at? I'm thinking starting with a bag of Aussie Heat beads, any essential accessories I need, other than a chimney starter and a temperature probe?

Any suggestions on what to christen it with ? tempted to soo if i can pick up a rack of spare ribs and give them a nice low and slow

ramdrive · 6 Jul 2017 at 13:10

Spud21 said:
Just ordered my Birthday present
WEBER® MASTER-TOUCH® GBS® 57CM - BLACK (FREE GBS® PIZZA STONE)

So my question now, is what charcoal should i be looking at? I'm thinking starting with a bag of Aussie Heat beads, any essential accessories I need, other than a chimney starter and a temperature probe?

Any suggestions on what to christen it with ? tempted to soo if i can pick up a rack of spare ribs and give them a nice low and slow

Good choice!

I used Lump Wood Charcoal with mine and it works very well for general grilling:-

https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/2xweber-lump-charcoal-5kg.html

Also Look to get a grill brush and good pair of tongs:-

https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weber-wooden-grill-brush-18.html
https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weber-tongs.html

I also got a cover for mine as it will be living outside:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GGM41SS/

ganesh · 6 Jul 2017 at 13:17

Spud21 said:
Just ordered my Birthday present
WEBER® MASTER-TOUCH® GBS® 57CM - BLACK (FREE GBS® PIZZA STONE)

So my question now, is what charcoal should i be looking at? I'm thinking starting with a bag of Aussie Heat beads, any essential accessories I need, other than a chimney starter and a temperature probe?

Any suggestions on what to christen it with ? tempted to soo if i can pick up a rack of spare ribs and give them a nice low and slow

As far as briquettes go, you won't find better than heat beads. Must have accessories for me are - chimney starter, thermapen, wireless thermometer (either a maverick 732/733 or thermopro, don't go bluetooth as the range sucks) and a good quality wire grill brush.

If you're new to smoking, familiarise yourself with the snake method for low and slow cooks. Also don't worry about maintaining a precise temperature too much, it's going to vary in a kettle more so than a dedicated smoker.

And for wood chunks I recommend buying from Paul Goulden at http://bbqsmokingwood.co.uk/

Street · 6 Jul 2017 at 16:38

Spud21 said:
Just ordered my Birthday present
WEBER® MASTER-TOUCH® GBS® 57CM - BLACK (FREE GBS® PIZZA STONE)

So my question now, is what charcoal should i be looking at? I'm thinking starting with a bag of Aussie Heat beads, any essential accessories I need, other than a chimney starter and a temperature probe?

Any suggestions on what to christen it with ? tempted to soo if i can pick up a rack of spare ribs and give them a nice low and slow

Good purchase!

I got mine a couple months ago and have used it most weekends since. I'll echo the above, Thermapen, Maverick 733 and chimney are good buys. I generally buy my lumpwood from Liverpool Wood Pellets and have found them to be decent and I've been using Hot Smoked for my wood chunks.

GSVBagpuss · 8 Jul 2017 at 08:09

Today (well overnight for lunch tomorrow) is the first proper smoke of the year for me - packer brisket, 2.5kg pork ribs, two spatchcock chickens and maybe some pork shoulder.

thewanted · 8 Jul 2017 at 08:10

Nice! That's a lot of meat. What are you cooking it on?

lookitsjonno · 8 Jul 2017 at 13:08

GSVBagpuss said:
Today (well overnight for lunch tomorrow) is the first proper smoke of the year for me - packer brisket, 2.5kg pork ribs, two spatchcock chickens and maybe some pork shoulder.

Pics

dl8860 · 8 Jul 2017 at 13:38

We need updates GSV. Where did you get your brisket from?

Glaucus · 8 Jul 2017 at 13:47

Turner and George do a full sized brisket £55 though but is around 6kilos.
And their meat is very good, everyone should try their angel hot guts sausages as well.

http://www.turnerandgeorge.co.uk/packer-cut-brisket.html

dl8860 · 8 Jul 2017 at 14:01

Cheers for the link, I'd probably only do a 3kg. Would you recommend the flat or the point end?

Glaucus · 8 Jul 2017 at 14:17

Google or YouTube the difference, point is fattier, flat is leaner.
I would go for the fatter part.

http://www.eatlikenoone.com/difference-between-a-flat-cut-and-point-cut-brisket.htm

FrenchTart · 8 Jul 2017 at 15:00

Definitely go for the point end. It's much easier to get a good result.

GSVBagpuss · 8 Jul 2017 at 18:47

Turner and George for my brisket and ribs - only place I've found but it's excellent quality.

GSVBagpuss · 8 Jul 2017 at 18:48

thewanted said:
Nice! That's a lot of meat. What are you cooking it on?

ProQ Frontier apart from the chickens which will probably be ovened. Brisket and pulled pork is done overnight (just gone in) and then ribs tomorrow morning

dl8860 · 8 Jul 2017 at 19:35

Man, I saw a ProQ Frontier Elite 2nd hand but not much used on ebay the other day for £200, such a good price but just couldn't justify it as my current BBQ does me OK just about for smoking. One day though.

GSVBagpuss · 8 Jul 2017 at 22:08

For those keeping track, the brisket is wrapped (@138f) and the pork is now in. The smoker was running @270 rather than my usual 225 but that's probably down to using more cocashells than normal.

Pics once it's all sliced and plated!

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