Charcoal BBQ/Grilling

budgemook · 15-06-2019 5:33pm

thejaguar wrote: »

Hi All,

Long time lurker here hoping for some ideas.

Some friends and I have started a "steak club" - we get some meat, throw it on the (gas) bbq and drink a few beers.

To date we've cooked a couple of fillets (between 1 & 2 kg) and recently we picked up a fairly decent sized rib eye on the bone.

Generally we get something like chicken wing/ribs to use as starters.

I'd love to hear if anyone has any tips or ideas for someone with limited skills (although hopefully learning) to try and change it up a bit.

Hi. You need a charcoal BBQ for it but a reverse seared double thick rib eye is the business. Check it out on YouTube.

padraig.od · 15-06-2019 5:41pm

Does anyone have one of those dual fuel Aldi BBQs? Any opinions? I like the flexibility of selecting the fuel to use depending on how much time I have. I wouldn't be a BBQ coniseure

15-06-2019 6:25pm

thejaguar wrote: »

Hi All,

Long time lurker here hoping for some ideas.

Some friends and I have started a "steak club" - we get some meat, throw it on the (gas) bbq and drink a few beers.

To date we've cooked a couple of fillets (between 1 & 2 kg) and recently we picked up a fairly decent sized rib eye on the bone.

Generally we get something like chicken wing/ribs to use as starters.

I'd love to hear if anyone has any tips or ideas for someone with limited skills (although hopefully learning) to try and change it up a bit.

I think a temperature probe is essential for BBQ steak.

15-06-2019 8:02pm

BrownFinger wrote: »

I think a temperature probe is essential for BBQ steak.

Yes and very handy for all sorts of meat too.

Also, very handy if using this to cook your chicken- a normal sized bird will cook in about 45-50 mins own the BBQ using device below so worth using the thermometer to check to make sure

Can recommend this contraption but probably available cheaper elsewhere. :cool:

https://www.newlands.ie/weber-poultry-roaster-infusion-077924018145/77298/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuYjQ9JXs4gIVTLDtCh1t_g6oEAQYAyABEgKJl_D_BwE

16-06-2019 1:14pm

I usually stick the prob in the steak,
Set the temp for medium rare (60c).
Cook till it reads 30c then flip till 60c.
Always perfect for ribeyes.

thejaguar · 17-06-2019 5:36am

BrownFinger wrote: »

I think a temperature probe is essential for BBQ steak.

Any recommendation for a good temperature probe?

17-06-2019 9:12am

thejaguar wrote: »

Any recommendation for a good temperature probe?

I can only recommend the one I have.
The beep when you press a button is extremely annoying .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-Wireless-Thermometer-Temperature-Batteries/dp/B07CVDVTBN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ThermoPro%2BTP&qid=1556028478&s=sports&sr=8-1&th=1

If you take a picture of you using it and tag them on instagram they will send you one of these free of charge too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-Instant-Thermometer-Stainless-Included/dp/B01LXI5HYH

-Anyone can tag them and get the free probe.they didnt ask for any proof of purchase.I tagged them and they send me a DM looking for my address and the probe followed 4/5 weeks later from singapore .

17-06-2019 10:59am

Here is my plan for my beef cheeks next weekend.

https://www.perthbbqschool.com/blog/beef-cheeks

can't wait !

Brian? · 17-06-2019 11:41am

BrownFinger wrote: »

Here is my plan for my beef cheeks next weekend.

https://www.perthbbqschool.com/blog/beef-cheeks

can't wait !

Looks like a winner.

blue note · 17-06-2019 11:47am

BrownFinger wrote: »

I can only recommend the one I have.
The beep when you press a button is extremely annoying .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-Wireless-Thermometer-Temperature-Batteries/dp/B07CVDVTBN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ThermoPro%2BTP&qid=1556028478&s=sports&sr=8-1&th=1

If you take a picture of you using it and tag them on instagram they will send you one of these free of charge too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-Instant-Thermometer-Stainless-Included/dp/B01LXI5HYH

-Anyone can tag them and get the free probe.they didnt ask for any proof of purchase.I tagged them and they send me a DM looking for my address and the probe followed 4/5 weeks later from singapore .

Score! I just bought one of those. Think I'm going to have my first Instagram post now to get the free instant read probe!

neris · 17-06-2019 12:46pm

i have this one. it does the job but a pain in the ass with the alarm and its screeching

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sendowtek-Wireless-Thermometer-Bluetooth-Attraction/dp/B07FDXCD1J/ref=pd_sbs_79_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FDXCD1J&pd_rd_r=5d14767f-90f5-11e9-b6a0-e1b6ab0738e6&pd_rd_w=DaEm2&pd_rd_wg=mwMMw&pf_rd_p=18edf98b-139a-41ee-bb40-d725dd59d1d3&pf_rd_r=GMFZSS2GR3J59163ET5P&psc=1&refRID=GMFZSS2GR3J59163ET5P

17-06-2019 3:37pm

neris wrote: »

i have this one. it does the job but a pain in the ass with the alarm and its screeching

On the thermo pro I smashed a load of modeling clay into the speaker hole and its still too loud.
Been meaning to fit a switch/pot on the speaker but havent gotten around to it.

beertons · 17-06-2019 4:19pm

Saw a beautiful bbq set whilst on holidays in Marina de Venecia only just last week. Never got the name of the set, and I never thought of taking a photo and buying it when I got home. Beautiful wooden handles on them, with a heavy duty case. Was only 30 quid too. And to think of the quality of the year were are sold, and fleeced with.

Don't suppose anyone is heading that was this summer?

rubadub · 17-06-2019 8:50pm

BrownFinger wrote: »

On the thermo pro I smashed a load of modeling clay into the speaker hole and its still too loud.
Been meaning to fit a switch/pot on the speaker but havent gotten around to it.

I think you have to stop the ability for it to function correctly, i.e. stop it being able to vibrate or whatever the term is, did you just cover the hole? I have a noisy device and taped over the hole but it did not do much, I then stuffed tissue paper into the speaker which I believe stopped it physically being able to move and create as much sound.

It looked something like this

macnug · 18-06-2019 5:09pm

This grill kit is €20 on littlewoods at the moment for anyone interested. Bricks I got second hand for €50, just normal ones, no need for fire bricks as it's an open grill. U1KJ5LB

https://imgur.com/U1KJ5LB

thejaguar · 19-06-2019 10:54am

macnug wrote: »

This grill kit is €20 on littlewoods at the moment for anyone interested. Bricks I got second hand for €50, just normal ones, no need for fire bricks as it's an open grill.

Any link for littlewoods - I couldn't find it.

macnug · 19-06-2019 4:23pm

thejaguar wrote: »

Any link for littlewoods - I couldn't find it.

Sorry I thought I put it in.

https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/built-in-charcoal-bbq/1600199579.prd

20-06-2019 10:12am

Just got a call from the butcher to say my beef cheeks are in.
Exciting times.
roll on the weekend !

neris · 21-06-2019 8:31pm

Absolute bag of ****e. Bought 2 of these yesterday and burns way to quick into a mass of ash and poor heat

FixitFelix · 22-06-2019 8:21am

neris wrote: »

Absolute bag of ****e. Bought 2 of these yesterday and burns way to quick into a mass of ash and poor heat

I only use weber, find they burn the longest and are consistent bag to bag

Cloudio9 · 22-06-2019 9:34am

Am I right thinking you get much higher heat with lumpwood?

I’m doing pizza so want high heat inside the kettle but don’t want the pizza stone directly over the coals as then the base cooks to quickly.

budgemook · 22-06-2019 10:29am

Doing pizza next weekend. I bought a bag of briquettes from Lidl and was thinking I'd just fire the whole bag in and it would get hot enough. Having second thoughts about that now and thinking maybe I should stick with my good lumpwood.

22-06-2019 4:10pm

Just transferred 4 beef cheeks into 4 "boats" of Guinness and brown sugar.
They look absolutely savage already (3 hours slow cook).
3 more hours in the Guinness boats and then another hour wrapped in foil.
They were fairly intimidating coming out of the butchers bag. Never seen a cut with so much blood!

Belfunk · 23-06-2019 10:21am

BrownFinger wrote: »

Just transferred 4 beef cheeks into 4 "boats" of Guinness and brown sugar.
They look absolutely savage already (3 hours slow cook).
3 more hours in the Guinness boats and then another hour wrapped in foil.
They were fairly intimidating coming out of the butchers bag. Never seen a cut with so much blood!

Did they smell at all coming out of the bag?

23-06-2019 11:22am

Belfunk wrote: »

Did they smell at all coming out of the bag?

Well, I have to say I'm fairly disappointed with them.
Great texture, lovely bark and all but the flavor of beef was just too intense.
It's not what I expected at all,
Obviously it is beef but it's so beefy it's insane!
Don't think I'll try them again, stick to pork for a while

RasTa · 23-06-2019 11:30am

What did you have them with? Cheeks and mash is my idea of heaven. Although I just braise them, wouldn't fire up the BBQ for them

23-06-2019 11:46am

Just some rost spuds.
Cheeks were on for 7 hours in the kamado.

newbie2 · 28-06-2019 12:07pm

Success !

Had a few of the single beef short ribs left from my last attempt. This time made a deadly rub and tried to cook at 240F for 3 hours, wrapped them for further 1 hour. Used some hickory chips early on to give a nice smokeiness. They were fantastic. Melt in your mouth. Very pleased.

Trick is definitely controlling temps. Whats the best way to do this? As early on in the cook, I was finding it hard to keep the heat low. As it progressed, maybe after about the 1st 45 minutes, I found it a lot easier using the vents etc. I have a meat probe digital temperature thing which is great for telling me internal temps of various meats, but can i use this to accurately tell me the temp of the BBQ by just leaving it on the rack? This is what i was doing yesterday as I was led to believe the temp gauge supplied with most BBQs are pants, but I'm not sure if it was just pot luck.

martinr5232 · 28-06-2019 1:31pm

Double probe thermometer is a must when cooking low and slow. I have a Thermopro youll find them on amazon or ebay.

Debub · 03-07-2019 1:13pm

Hi - I have only ever used Weber briquettes. Running out at the moment. Live in a small town in West Cork... in case i am unable to get hold of Weber briquettes - what are next best alternatives do you think?

OldBean · 03-07-2019 3:11pm

Honestly, if you're used to them, it's worth sticking in an online order for more - most local stores doing briquettes aren't selling ones near the quality of Weber. You could find lump wood charcoal, but cooking times and temps will be different from briquettes.

neris · 03-07-2019 10:39pm

Order off Weber directly

Debub · 04-07-2019 9:34am

oooh... what luck, walked into the main big store in the city that I work in, looking for a replacement smoke alarm and saw new display section for Weber, picked up 2 bags of briquettes and a bag of firelighters. Happy days. Only thing was that these firelighters look different from the ones that I had bought with the Weber kettle (online from Orchard)

FixitFelix · 04-07-2019 10:14am

Debub wrote: »

oooh... what luck, walked into the main big store in the city that I work in, looking for a replacement smoke alarm and saw new display section for Weber, picked up 2 bags of briquettes and a bag of firelighters. Happy days. Only thing was that these firelighters look different from the ones that I had bought with the Weber kettle (online from Orchard)

Are they the white cubes?

Debub · 04-07-2019 10:36am

FixitFelix wrote: »

Are they the white cubes?

The ones that I had before

Debub · 04-07-2019 10:37am

the ones that i have now:

The Nal · 04-07-2019 10:46am

From my experience the Weber stuff is a bit of a rip off. Paying for the brand name.

davegilly · 04-07-2019 11:01am

Dont waste your money on lighter cubes.
Buy the cheapest firelighters in any shop and they do the same thing.

davegilly · 04-07-2019 11:05am

The Nal wrote: »

From my experience the Weber stuff is a bit of a rip off. Paying for the brand name.

This is definitely true for things like accessories but as regards the actual BBQ's themselves, Weber manufacture a very high quality product especially so in the Charcoal area.

They have a lot of high class and in a lot of cases better value competitors in the gas grill market however but for kettle charcoal grills there is no equal as far as I am concerned.

Debub · 04-07-2019 11:18am

davegilly wrote: »

This is definitely true for things like accessories but as regards the actual BBQ's themselves, Weber manufacture a very high quality product especially so in the Charcoal area.

They have a lot of high class and in a lot of cases better value competitors in the gas grill market however but for kettle charcoal grills there is no equal as far as I am concerned.

and (tho I have not used any other) the briquettes hold the temp for a really long time and I am quite happy with them - I have been told that they are definitely better than the usual local supermarket stuff and are worth the little bit extra money if you are doing the long cooks... might not make so much of a difference for the short grills maybe

The Nal · 04-07-2019 11:41am

davegilly wrote: »

This is definitely true for things like accessories but as regards the actual BBQ's themselves, Weber manufacture a very high quality product especially so in the Charcoal area.

They have a lot of high class and in a lot of cases better value competitors in the gas grill market however but for kettle charcoal grills there is no equal as far as I am concerned.

Oh sure, I've a Weber Smoker and its great. But yeah, some of the accessories are a total rip off.

BailMeOut · 04-07-2019 12:21pm

I have BBQ'd for 20+ years and used all sorts of charcoal, briquettes and gas and my favorite option in Ireland is the restaurant grade charcoal you can get from Nisbets. It burns beautifully, lasts ages and is very inexpensive. Nisbets will deliver next day for free if your order is over EUR70. I believe Musgraves sell this same charcoal as well.

neris · 04-07-2019 12:31pm

The Nal wrote: »

From my experience the Weber stuff is a bit of a rip off. Paying for the brand name.

the weber accessories in the shops here are a rip off. cheaper on the weber site to get stuff if you really want but you can get just as good "imitation" products on amazon for a lot cheaper

Cloudio9 · 04-07-2019 1:15pm

davegilly wrote: »

Dont waste your money on lighter cubes.
Buy the cheapest firelighters in any shop and they do the same thing.

You don’t need any firefighters. Chimney starter and a few sheets of newspaper will get going to cooking temp quicker than anything.

Quin_Dub · 04-07-2019 2:52pm

I've been using the wood shavings ones from Lidl for the last year or so - Work really really well.

A few times using paper in the chimney it didn't really catch well , but using the Lidl ones it works 100%

anacc · 04-07-2019 3:06pm

The Nal wrote: »

From my experience the Weber stuff is a bit of a rip off. Paying for the brand name.

The only weber stuff I buy is the briquettes and the wood chips. Both are extremely high quality and far better than all the others that I have tried. I won't spend outragous money on the BBQ or accessories though. I'd rather buy a decent enough kettle BBQ for a ton that I can replace every few years when it starts to wear out. 400 quid for a kettle BBQ just cannot be justified IMO no matter how good the quality.

davegilly wrote: »

Dont waste your money on lighter cubes.
Buy the cheapest firelighters in any shop and they do the same thing.

They can leave a chemical taste/odour. I get wooden shavings covered in some sort of wax from Lidl. I think 3 quid for 40 of them. They are brilliant.

davegilly · 04-07-2019 6:54pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

You don’t need any firefighters. Chimney starter and a few sheets of newspaper will get going to cooking temp quicker than anything.

If it's a little windy I find the paper when burning blows all over the place so I stopped using it. I also don't buy newspapers much anymore so finding paper can be an issue ðŸ˜

anacc wrote: »

They can leave a chemical taste/odour. I get wooden shavings covered in some sort of wax from Lidl. I think 3 quid for 40 of them. They are brilliant.

A myth. Lighter fluid, yes but firelighters, no.
I use those shavings as well, they are great.

FixitFelix · 04-07-2019 7:53pm

Debub wrote: »

FixitFelix wrote: »

Are they the white cubes?

The ones that I had before

Yeah they're the ones I use and work great

nialldinho · 04-07-2019 7:57pm

I’m hoping to do a rack of spare ribs soon on a Weber 57cm kettle.

I’m going to follow the amazingribs recipe. But what is the best way to set up the coals? The recipe just says two-zone and the diagram shows unlit coals banked under the lit ones. I can’t find any more info though on how much of either.

Or should I do the snake method? And if so, how much coal would be needed?

I’ll be using Weber briquettes...

Thanks!

davegilly · 04-07-2019 8:22pm

nialldinho wrote: »

I’m hoping to do a rack of spare ribs soon on a Weber 57cm kettle.

I’m going to follow the amazingribs recipe. But what is the best way to set up the coals? The recipe just says two-zone and the diagram shows unlit coals banked under the lit ones. I can’t find any more info though on how much of either.

Or should I do the snake method? And if so, how much coal would be needed?

I’ll be using Weber briquettes...

Thanks!

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