Gas BBQ/Grilling

the beer revolu · 26-04-2020 10:28am

Very happy with the Broil King.
First off were a couple of ribeyes. Very good. Nice grill marks. Good sear.

Did a few chicken wings as a snack - delicious.

Cooked hake fillets for dinner last night.
I love an outdoor grill for fish - no fishy smells in the house. I use one of those fish basket yokes.
Fish comes off the grill fantastic.

So far, I'm very happy.
I'd take a bit more heat but, really, it's not necessary - I'm just a bit of a high temp fiend when I cook quickly. The heat distribution is excellent.

It's way better than my old (cheap) Landsman, which served me well, uncovered for about 10 years.

jos28 · 26-04-2020 7:35pm

Delighted to have found this thread. My trusty old Outback has served me well for many years but it's time to move on. New patio on the way next month (subject to the builder and Covid 19 restrictions). Budget for gas BBQ is around €500-600. Great to see recommendations here. I like the sound of Beer Revolution's Broil King. Our old bbq had a hot plate that got great use so AEH's West Virginia looks good too. Decisions, decisions

Mark1916 · 26-04-2020 9:34pm

jos28 wrote: »

Delighted to have found this thread. My trusty old Outback has served me well for many years but it's time to move on. New patio on the way next month (subject to the builder and Covid 19 restrictions). Budget for gas BBQ is around €500-600. Great to see recommendations here. I like the sound of Beer Revolution's Broil King. Our old bbq had a hot plate that got great use so AEH's West Virginia looks good too. Decisions, decisions

I’m going to fire up my new Weber E310 this weekend I’ll let you know how it goes!

AEH1984 · 26-04-2020 11:45pm

jos28 wrote: »

Delighted to have found this thread. My trusty old Outback has served me well for many years but it's time to move on. New patio on the way next month (subject to the builder and Covid 19 restrictions). Budget for gas BBQ is around €500-600. Great to see recommendations here. I like the sound of Beer Revolution's Broil King. Our old bbq had a hot plate that got great use so AEH's West Virginia looks good too. Decisions, decisions

Hopefully getting this tomorrow so will keep you posted.

bambam26 · 27-04-2020 8:19pm

After a lot of online browsing I finally place an order for a 3 burner Sahara, first proper bbq. Been using a cheap Aldi charcoal one that has no lid the last 2 years. Looking forward to getting cooking, hopefully it’s not an impulse lockdown buy !! Just need to find somewhere to get gas within a 2 k radius.

27-04-2020 8:21pm

bambam26 wrote: »

After a lot of online browsing I finally place an order for a 3 burner Sahara, first proper bbq. Been using a cheap Aldi charcoal one that has no lid the last 2 years. Looking forward to getting cooking, hopefully it’s not an impulse lockdown buy !! Just need to find somewhere to get gas within a 2 k radius.

What are parts like for that?

afatbollix · 27-04-2020 8:24pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ah glad to help- when I first started with gas BBQs I was cooking full blast with the lid always open- I mean, you can do that but it’s a waste of gas and you’re chained to the BBQ the whole time.
The beauty of gas BBQ is once you get to know your grill and it’s optimum cooking temp for various different foods, you just let it do its thing while you get the rest of the meal ready or indeed sit and relax with a drink - a little patience in cooking times is the secret to successful gas BBQing. Also consider dry rubs for chicken with skin on or fatty foods like chops- that will reduce flare ups and you can always dip them in BBQ sauce once cooked

Great advice, I was using my BBQ as more of a grill...

That was up to yesterday when I cooked a leg of lamb, Lid down up high the other end of the BBQ and just let it cook.

Amazing, Best lamb Ive ever had!

bambam26 · 27-04-2020 8:54pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What are parts like for that?

Hopefully won’t need it but the bbq comes with a long warranty and if that fails there is a few spare part stockists in the UK and they have a place in Ireland, that’s where I have ordered from so if needed there should not be a problem getting spares.

27-04-2020 10:27pm

afatbollix wrote: »

Great advice, I was using my BBQ as more of a grill...

That was up to yesterday when I cooked a leg of lamb, Lid down up high the other end of the BBQ and just let it cook.

Amazing, Best lamb Ive ever had!

Wow that looks seriously good

Mark1916 · 28-04-2020 1:57pm

afatbollix wrote: »

Great advice, I was using my BBQ as more of a grill...

That was up to yesterday when I cooked a leg of lamb, Lid down up high the other end of the BBQ and just let it cook.

Amazing, Best lamb Ive ever had!

Can you fire up instructions on what temp / timing etc? might look to do something this weekend
Thanks!

jos28 · 28-04-2020 4:32pm

That lamb looks amazing. I think that might be the first meal I cook when my family can visit again. That would make them all very happy. Might give it a trial run this weekend.

AEH1984 · 28-04-2020 8:44pm

AEH1984 wrote: »

Hopefully getting this tomorrow so will keep you posted.

Arrived today, easy enough to assemble for one person.

Will give it a run tomorrow.

afatbollix · 28-04-2020 9:02pm

Wow didn't expect it to that this much reaction.

I made up the recipe but here's the basics.

I shoved in a load of cloves of garlic.

Made a marinade with the following:
ground cumin
praprika
thyme
honey
Balsamic vinegar
olive oil

Mix all together and I let marinade for about 3 hours.

When I started I put all the burners on and the guage on the lid said it reached 250c
I then droped two of the burners and put on the lamb on that section keeping the other two on high.
This then seared it and gave it a good colour.
I then kept the lid temp to 200c for about 35 mins I put on a few coating of marinade that stayed in the bowl when I was flipping it.

I used a meat temp gauge and took it off at 55c to let rest until it reached 60c and then enjoyed with the family.

Going to try beer can chicken next I think.

jos28 · 28-04-2020 9:31pm

Thanks a million for that, definitely gonna be my first 'Out of Lockdown' family meal. Hope I don't have to wait too long

kegg · 29-04-2020 12:33am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What are parts like for that?

It's in the reviews if ya care to look. ; )

Seve OB · 29-04-2020 12:38am

yes gas is handy but charcoal is so much better
thats why i got one of these a couple of years back

https://www.outbackdirect.co.uk/outback-2-burner-combi-hooded-gas-and-charcoal-bbq.html

afatbollix · 29-04-2020 11:18am

Which one do you use most?

Do you just use the gas section just as a high temp grill?

Seve OB · 29-04-2020 7:21pm

afatbollix wrote: »

Which one do you use most?

Do you just use the gas section just as a high temp grill?

yes mostly use the gas, its not my preferred option, but i use it for quick and ease if im just doing a steak or burger for dinner. if im doing a big bbq then its charcoal, or even both depending on how many im cooking for.

the gas has a grill tray and a plate. the grill has a tray of lava rock under it, i think it does add a bit to it.

duffman13 · 30-04-2020 8:28pm

AEH1984 wrote: »

Arrived today, easy enough to assemble for one person.

Will give it a run tomorrow.

How did you get on with it. Pulled the trigger on this on Sunday, paid the extra 4 euro for express delivery and arrived yesterday, very impressed! Will throw it together tomorrow

bambam26 · 01-05-2020 2:27pm

HI, anyone got any tips or methods on best way to cook the BBQ staples like sausage , chicken fillets, fish ect.

Do you guys for example flatten the chicken fillets or butterfly them. My BBQ experience is literally limited to burgers and steaks but as I eagerly stare out the window waiting on the delivery van to pull up with my first proper BBQ I would love to get some guidance on the basics so I can get good at them and maybe move on to bigger and better recipes.

thanks

Gloomtastic! · 01-05-2020 2:45pm

bambam26 wrote: »

HI, anyone got any tips or methods on best way to cook the BBQ staples like sausage , chicken fillets, fish ect.

Do you guys for example flatten the chicken fillets or butterfly them. My BBQ experience is literally limited to burgers and steaks but as I eagerly stare out the window waiting on the delivery van to pull up with my first proper BBQ I would love to get some guidance on the basics so I can get good at them and maybe move on to bigger and better recipes.

thanks

My way for chicken, sausages etc is to turn the bbq on it’s highest setting for 5/10 minutes with the lid down to heat the grills. Turn all the burners down to low and put your meat on, lid back down and leave for about 10 minutes max. Check and turn meat. There will be hotter/cooler spots so replace the pieces that are nearly burning to a cooler spot and vice versa. Keep checking every 5 minutes or so turning, moving for 20/25 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Once a piece is cooked through, put it on the upper grill until all the pieces are ready.

Dizzyblonde · 01-05-2020 8:02pm

Put your sausages into a bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave them in there for about ten minutes before cooking them - they don't shrivel nearly as much.

01-05-2020 8:35pm

kegg wrote: »

It's in the reviews if ya care to look. ; )

and I've just reported your post, because this forum is not about following people around on Boards ie and tolling their posts - quite frankly you're scaring me

So i've reported your post and I'll let the mods deal with that.

01-05-2020 8:42pm

bambam26 wrote: »

HI, anyone got any tips or methods on best way to cook the BBQ staples like sausage , chicken fillets, fish ect.

Do you guys for example flatten the chicken fillets or butterfly them. My BBQ experience is literally limited to burgers and steaks but as I eagerly stare out the window waiting on the delivery van to pull up with my first proper BBQ I would love to get some guidance on the basics so I can get good at them and maybe move on to bigger and better recipes.

thanks

Rule 1:
Keep it low till you know how your BBQ behaves

Rule 2: See rule 1 (for chicken, ribs, sausages, but not steak)

It's actually that simple.

Rule 3:
Do "something"- you'll learn - just don't treat it as a big fiery grill, until you know what "big fiery grills" are used for.

It will absolutely cook your steak to your liking- you just need to learn a bit more- but low and slow will teach you lots

Best of luck

afatbollix · 01-05-2020 8:51pm

Got my beer can holder today.

Can't wait to shove a beer can up a chickens arse......

01-05-2020 8:59pm

afatbollix wrote: »

Got my beer can holder today.

Can't wait to shove a beer can up a chickens arse......

I've shoved such an implement on Weber charcoal and a gas- for me? It's all about the pre-smoking if you want to get the taste- so you need some sort of smoker device before the gas- which is essentially a very fast oven- spatchcock for me is the way to go- but even then, you need to treat it correctly on gas.

but please, disagree with above post if you want- I'm learning too, but that's been my experience.

for a whole chicken- very little oil- LOADS of herbs- a bit of paprika- some salt and pepper - then low and slow- with Beer of course :P

01-05-2020 9:04pm

PS- you can spatchcock a chicken on a gas, with herbs/rub in about 40 mins. it will certainly turn out well.

But combining with smoke, and a slower cook, it will turn out brilliant.

You can certainly do beer can chicken on gas- but it's a bit of a waste of beer- i find that spatchcock works best on gas- only my opinion-

AEH1984 · 03-05-2020 1:07am

duffman13 wrote: »

How did you get on with it. Pulled the trigger on this on Sunday, paid the extra 4 euro for express delivery and arrived yesterday, very impressed! Will throw it together tomorrow

Sorry just seeing this, delighted with it. Have used it everyday so far. What about you?

patsat · 03-05-2020 1:25am

https://www.saharabbqs.com/products/3-burner-oak-bbq/

Hi all, I'm looking for advice on what BBQ to pick up for a newbie. I'm gonna go gas for ease of use as I feel I'd get more use out of it than a charcoal.

Is the above a good choice? The Sahara X350 is a similar price but the extra price gives a side burner and I'm not sure I'd have the use for it. I'd prefer the removable boards of the above barbeque.

I don't want to spend more than the €350 mark. Any other recommendations or am I on the right track? Thanks

The Nal · 03-05-2020 9:30am

Deleted User wrote: »

PS- you can spatchcock a chicken on a gas, with herbs/rub in about 40 mins. it will certainly turn out well.

But combining with smoke, and a slower cook, it will turn out brilliant.

Couple of little twists you can do to help it along. Probably mentioned before but a smoker box will give the skin a kiss of smoke. And/or a piece or two of burning charcoal on some foil. Lid down, it'll produce the same results.

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