Spec me a BBQ

Just build one out of bricks, like this one and then spend the money on a 42inch LCD TV instead :D

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Go for gas. The food tastes exactly the same as it does over charcoal, despite common perception. The BBQ taste comes from the fat dripping onto the coals, which happens with gas BBQs too.
 
BTW Webber do taste different, but it depends what your cooking to if its a good thing or not.
 
Zip said:
http://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/products/productdisplay.aspx?productid=17365
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:eek:

Think that might be a bit much for the garden, lol.

http://www.flamingbarbecues.co.uk/6-Burner/BillyOh-6-Burner-Hooded

Was looking at this one before I posted this thread, purely as I've been used to using gas lately.

From what i've read with steak you can really tell the difference between charcoal and gas but burgers/sausages you can't (probably because they're either highly flavoured or processed to death anyway). I've never noticed a huge difference in flavour but then again we swapped from one year to the next so it wasn't like I could compare them easily.
 
squiffy said:
Answer the question.
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I did, ask me another. In the meantime:

http://www.hub-uk.com/cooking/tipsBBQtype.htm
A major manufacturer of both charcoal and gas grills has done extensive taste testing and the results showed there is no difference in taste between the two. So, it comes down to one of personal preference.
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http://www.cooklikeaprofessional.com/barbecues.html
The first thing to decide is whether to go for a gas or a charcoal barbecue. Some people think you can't beat the taste and smell of grilling over hot charcoal and there is something unique and quite primitive about cooking over an open fire. Indeed, the whole process of starting the fire, carefully nurturing it and bringing it to the right temperature for cooking, is all part of the fun.

Others like the convenience and reliability of gas - ignition at the touch of a button and quick, responsive temperature control. There's no messing about with dirty charcoal and no ashes to clean up and dispose of when you've finished.

In fact, it's all down to personal preference. Whether you use charcoal or gas, there is no real difference in taste. Gas barbecues are generally more expensive to purchase but they are cheaper to run and will cost less in the longer term. Whether you choose charcoal or gas, the important thing is to choose a good quality barbecue that will give you years of reliable service.
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Edit: squiffy, I seem to remember you as being an anti-smoking bigot from another thread. Is this correct? Answer the damn question!
 
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Gas BBQ's are for little girls.
For a £1 000 build a decent Brick BBQ with nice sized chimney for ventilation.
Nothing beats it.

Unfortunately I'm on a Weber at the moment due to space constraints, but does a decent job.
 
squiffy said:
What rot. Probably received a back hander from gas companies.
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LOL, OK then sunshine, they probably did, after all, the BBQ industry is known to be cut throat and rife with corruption.
 
chimponarope said:
:eek:

Think that might be a bit much for the garden, lol.

http://www.flamingbarbecues.co.uk/6-Burner/BillyOh-6-Burner-Hooded

Was looking at this one before I posted this thread, purely as I've been used to using gas lately.

From what i've read with steak you can really tell the difference between charcoal and gas but burgers/sausages you can't (probably because they're either highly flavoured or processed to death anyway). I've never noticed a huge difference in flavour but then again we swapped from one year to the next so it wasn't like I could compare them easily.
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Its never too big for anyones Gardens and its about 1000 quid aswell :D :p

Webbers are best for Roasts, But for most other things just stick to a regular BBQ.
 
squiffy said:
What rot. Probably received a back hander from gas companies.



if you're a smoker your sense of taste deterioates. Probably why to you it tastes the same.
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Like I said, it's not my opinion, I've only ever eaten off a gas BBQ once. I'm just helping dispel an urban myth.
 
Charcoal for me - Gas always seems like an easy way out, what with not having to squirt beer on the coals to calm down flare-ups :p

Whatever you do get one with a lid, very important if you want to cook up joints of meat :)

I've done a few BBQs this year already, most of the pitfalls of charcoal can be avoided with a bit of cunning, sticking can be avoided by cleaning the grate and brushing with oil, burnt/rawness can be avoided by spreading the coals into different zones of temperature and keeping an eye on things :)
 
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