bbq newbie!

ryoishin

I want to bet a bbq. What should a newbie to bbqing know.

FunkZ

Don't invite anyone, more food for you!

biko

Use Frankfurters first time. Hard to mess them up, move on to meat after.
If meat, turn often.

Xavi6

Cook EVERYTHING in beer. It's the Aussie way and makes the food taste sooooo good.

c - 13

ryoishin wrote: »

I want to bet a bbq. What should a newbie to bbqing know.

I'll see your BBQ and raise you two hotplates. :pokerface:

whiskeyman

BBQs are so over.... Everyones having fondues now, don't you know...

knird evol

ryoishin wrote: »

I want to bet a bbq.

I'll bet my microwave against your barbeque that Italy beat Holland on Monday. Here, you can have the draw as well.

_blank_

Read this essential guide to Summer BBQing in Ireland

BBQ etiquette - Coping with the changing face of BBQ in the current Economic Climate.

Quality

Hmm BBQ Newbie

Make sure you take your clothes off the clothes line, so that they dont smell of burnt food...

_blank_

Make sure you have enough fuel to cook all of your food.

c - 13

You organise the BBQ - You supply the meat. None of this bring your own crap.
Host should supply some beer, guests can bring more.
Have small children on hand to clean away plates before locking them under the stairs again.
Leave cleaning the grill until the next day (Soak it if required), otherwise this involves the host disappearing for quite a while.
If someone questions how well cooked something is you have the right to take it back off them, they've just forfeit their right to more food.
Make sure you know if someone coming is a vegetation, I've seen some disasters from this.
Keep some chicken etc. free of marinades, its very likely theres some fussy **** who wont eat it.

The Artist

ryoishin wrote: »

I want to bet a bbq. What should a newbie to bbqing know.

a bbq is be back quick?
whats food got to do wiv this?????

faceman

Always by a BBQ bigger than what you think you need. Afterall most BBQ's are parties with loads of people. A BBQ that can only hold 4 burgers aint worth jack!

Traditionall charcoal gives the better flavours but i prefer gas. If you are able to on a gas BBQ, throw some woodchippings on the gas below the hotplates to add to the flavour, making sure you dont do it in a way to set the thing on fire!!!

If your BBQ has 2 rings, then set one to the max and one to the min.

If you are new to it, i recommend getting a food themometer to ensure your meat (especially chicken) is cooked properly. If its over 75 degrees on the inside then its safe.

Chicken can be deceiving as most BBQ chicken in the shops come pre marinated in sauces etc so it can be hard for some people to tell if its actually cooked.

Try marinate your meats the day before you are cooking.

Finally despite what many people think, BBQ's need constant attention. For best results turn your meat regularly. Dont do what most do: "lob on meat, go off drink a beer, go back to BBQ and flip over, drink more beer." You should really turn the meat regularly.

Finally, enjoy!

PS. south african wine is the best wine for BBQ's!

Malice

c - 13 wrote: »

Make sure you know if someone coming is a vegetation

Yeah I know, I hate when I invite someone and they turn out to be a bush :pac:.

c - 13

malice_ wrote: »

Yeah I know, I hate when I invite someone and they turn out to be a bush :pac:.

... bollox ... spellcheck

keefg

This is posted in the wrong forum.

For advice from the REAL bbq experts it should be posted in BGRH.

The Bollox

c - 13 wrote: »

... bollox ... spellcheck

who? me? do it yourself ffs! :pac:

The Artist

keefg wrote: »

This is posted in the wrong forum.

For advice from the REAL bbq experts it should be posted in BGRH.

whats BGRH may i ask.

John Mason

DesF wrote: »

Make sure you have enough fuel to cook all of your food.

+1

i was at a barbie at the weekend and the host ran out of gas:eek:

try this link


http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055309007

_blank_

irishbird wrote: »

+1

i was at a barbie at the weekend and the host ran out of gas:eek:

try this link


http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055309007

I already linked to that thread

:rolleyes:

John Mason

Alan Ford wrote: »

whats BGRH may i ask.

Check the link to find out all about BGRH'ers

DesF wrote: »

I already linked to that thread

:rolleyes:

you know i never pay any attention to you anyway :cool:

ScumLord

Guinness sent me out a cool little bbq book. It has loads of recipes based on guinness marinated. Haven't used it yet but there are some good tips like, to get the best results for sausages don't cook over direct heat as the sausage will split and lose all it's lovely juices. Always cook indirectly it takes longer but tastes better.

For pieces of meat like steak don't keep turning it. Cook for about 5 minute one side then turn only once. The reason again being you'll lose all the juices turning to often. The idea is to seal the flavours in.

Sherifu

Get lots of meat. The end.

Gran Hermano

Don't leave the lit coals unattended, save 'roasting' your girlfriend until
the fire has gone out.

biko

South African Braai Etiquette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2SOmwzjUU

Steve_o

Looks like perfect BBQin' weather this evenin... Gonna get the steaks grillin and the beers chillin......



fail! I'll get me coat!

The Artist

Steve_o wrote: »

Looks like perfect BBQin' weather this evenin... Gonna get the steaks grillin and the beers chillin......



fail! I'll get me coat!

no need for your coat! its warm enough!

zuutroy

Barbecued bananas and ice cream is teh shizzle.

Hail 2 Da Chimp

If you're cooking you'll need to be really really drunk...

Steve_o

zuutroy wrote: »

Barbecued bananas and ice cream is teh shizzle.

Get a banana, split it down the middle, put a flake in, wrap in tin foil, throw onto the BBQ, serve with Ice Cream... The flake makes all the difference!;)

zuutroy

Steve_o wrote: »

Get a banana, split it down the middle, put a flake in, wrap in tin foil, throw onto the BBQ, serve with Ice Cream... The flake makes all the difference!;)

wow...that sounds even awesomer

Steve_o

zuutroy wrote: »

wow...that sounds even awesomer

Its magnifico...

Toto Wolfcastle

Put chocolate in an orange and cook it on the barbecue. It sounds weird but it's nice. It's a scout thing.

biko

Steve_o wrote: »

Get a banana, split it down the middle, put a flake in, wrap in tin foil, throw onto the BBQ, serve with Ice Cream... The flake makes all the difference!;)

+1 banana with chocolate yum!

Nevyn

ffs

steak, peppered steak is what is needed, not fruit.

ryoishin

Ok, cheers for the tips.

How long does it take for the coals to get hot enough to cook on.
When im finnished do i just let them burn out or what.
Where do i get a kiss the chef apron.
Should I get the bbq tool belt in centra with spatula and fork etc.
Should I really allow veggys to it.

Steve_o

Thaedydal wrote: »

ffs

steak, peppered steak is what is needed, not fruit.

The fruit is the dessert......:rolleyes:

faceman

ryoishin wrote: »

Ok, cheers for the tips.

How long does it take for the coals to get hot enough to cook on.
When im finnished do i just let them burn out or what.
Where do i get a kiss the chef apron.
Should I get the bbq tool belt in centra with spatula and fork etc.
Should I really allow veggys to it.

Assuming its charcoal you are using:

1) wait till the coals turn white
2) yep, a drop of water will speed up the process!
3) ehhhhhhhhhhh
4) the right bbq tools are helpful
5) no.

Steve_o

faceman wrote: »

Assuming its charcoal you are using:

1) wait till the coals turn white
2) yep, a drop of water will speed up the process!
3) ehhhhhhhhhhh
4) the right bbq tools are helpful
5) no.

Lol, veggys are the natural enemy of the BBQ

The Bollox

ryoishin wrote: »

Where do i get a kiss the chef apron.

you don't need the apron, just roar at the wimmins to give you a kiss

ScumLord

Veggies are perfectly acceptable if your making wraps or salsa for dipping your meat in.

Should I get the bbq tool belt in centra with spatula and fork etc.

Never mind that, Bulmers are giving away free BBQ tools with 14 cans in Eurospar.

ryoishin

Dont drink Bulmers will have to buy it anyway for the lads.

F*ck it ill buy the one in centra and invite the chinese bird behind the counter.

Oh yeah should I spray the gril, and whats best for a bbq?