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*Charcoal* BBQ/Grilling

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    #3572
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    I've recently bought a Weber Touchmaster and decided to jump straight into the deep end and do a pork shoulder over the weekend.
    A few battles with the heat, I was aiming to maintain at 225F but it was running hot after a couple of hours, the warm weather probably didn't help. Took about 7 hours all in but it was well worth it.

    I used the snake method for the cook too and it worked really well, I had to throw some more coals in at the end once wrapped but no big deal.


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    #3573
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,522 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    Please lads .
    Stop it with the F.
    Do you really want to be Americans or something?

    Its more accurate for internal temperatures.
    BrownFinger wrote: »
    Do you measure your ingredients in cups too?

    Sometimes yeah. Very handy.


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    #3574
    budgemook
    Registered Users Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭budgemook


    fitz wrote: »
    Wife got us a Bujo burger box for the bank holiday weekend, perfect timing as the replacement for my cracked KJ firebox arrived on Friday. 4 minutes a side for the patties. Absolutely delicious.

    How did you crack your firebox? Was the replacement covered under warranty?


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    #3575
    fitz
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭fitz


    budgemook wrote: »
    How did you crack your firebox? Was the replacement covered under warranty?

    It cracked a few years ago, shortly after I got it I think after a high temp cook, but wasnt cracked through... Had cooked fine with it for nearly 4 years. It finally cracked in two recently after I cranked up the temp to clean the grill.

    Covered under warranty. Took a while to process and get sent, but the pandemic has affected things on that front I think. I was sent the new design firebox (multi-part).


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    #3576
    bamayang
    Registered Users Posts: 675 ✭✭✭bamayang


    I have read it’s unwise to place the chimney on the ground. So I typically put it into the bbq to light for 20 minutes. Is it better to have lid on or off in this case?


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    #3577
    Sidford
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭Sidford


    Thanks again @davegilly for the ribs advice. Tried it today and was really pleased with how they worked out. Did 2/1.5/.5. think I need to either put in more liquid for the steaming part or maybe wrap it better.

    Struggled early on to get the temp close to 225 but eventually got it settled around 245 so was happy with that.

    Tried a Chinese BBQ sauce with them and really were tasty. I used a honey and apple cider bind with a rub of ground onion and garlic with paprika and small bit of chilli powder.

    Herself was very happy with them and despite saying she'd never eat all the amount I gave her she did - was bloody raging cos had my eye on them!


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    #3578
    FixitFelix
    Registered Users Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭FixitFelix


    bamayang wrote: »
    I have read it’s unwise to place the chimney on the ground. So I typically put it into the bbq to light for 20 minutes. Is it better to have lid on or off in this case?

    Put it on the grate take the lid off, you want max airflow to get them going


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    #3579
    J_A_F_A
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭J_A_F_A


    Use this site to resize your image. http://www.simpleimageresizer.com/
    As per Boards.ie FAQ
    Sidford wrote: »
    <SNIP>
    Still can't post a pic of it as it's over 4mb


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    #3580
    Sidford
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭Sidford


    J_A_F_A wrote: »
    Use this site to resize your image. http://www.simpleimageresizer.com/
    As per Boards.ie FAQ

    Brilliant thanks a lot for that


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    #3581
    Sidford
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭Sidford


    BBQ ribs from yesterday following davegillys advice


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    #3582
    tangy
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭tangy


    J_A_F_A wrote: »
    Use this site to resize your image. http://www.simpleimageresizer.com/
    As per Boards.ie FAQ

    There's also a very good Windows program called PIXresizer.


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    #3583
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    What happened when free range bunny becomes close range bunny?

    Mixed cook between direct and indirect, after an overnight salt bath followed by home made lemon/herb/honey marinade

    515097.jpg


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    #3584
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,789 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Deleted User wrote: »
    What happened when free range bunny becomes close range bunny?

    I love wild rabbit.
    How did you cook it?


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    #3585
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    I love wild rabbit.
    How did you cook it?




    Edited the post but salt bath to home made marinade then a direct/indirect/direct.


    Absolutely amazing


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    #3586
    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,745 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    I ordered a couple of thermometers from Amazon and they arrived today.

    For instant read I went with this (ThermoPro TP19). First test so far and reads pretty quick. Cup of boiling water it had a reading in 2 or 3 seconds.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QMRKLL4/


    For "leave in" I went with the below (Inkbird IBT-4XS). Not tested yet. It comes with 4 probes, 3 sharp and a blunt one. Any idea the difference between the two? Is the blunt one to be used as an oven rather than food thermometer. No mention in the instructions.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076QBJVWX/


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    #3587
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭Ryath


    It's in the description!

    Four BBQ Probes and BBQ Thermometer Housing】This BBQ thermometer comes with four temperature probes, including three meat probes and one oven probe.

    Been tempted to get it myself but might just get the cheaper 2 probe Inkbird IBT-2X . I'll rarely be doing than one joint at a time. I've being considering spending more though and getting a water resistant one.


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    #3588
    Debub
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Debub


    Hi - does anyone have any voucher codes for the Weber site?
    thanks


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    #3589
    thejaguar
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    SachaJ wrote: »

    For instant read I went with this (ThermoPro TP19). First test so far and reads pretty quick. Cup of boiling water it had a reading in 2 or 3 seconds.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QMRKLL4/

    I just ordered this for my folks, trying to gently persuade them that a chicken doesn't have to be cooked to sawdust before you can eat it.....


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    #3590
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,789 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Edited the post but salt bath to home made marinade then a direct/indirect/direct.


    Absolutely amazing

    Not tough?

    I tend to casserole wild rabbit legs (the saddles gets quickly fried or grilled) but I find it takes 3 - 4 hours to get the legs tender.


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    #3591
    FixitFelix
    Registered Users Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭FixitFelix


    SachaJ wrote: »
    I ordered a couple of thermometers from Amazon and they arrived today.

    For instant read I went with this (ThermoPro TP19). First test so far and reads pretty quick. Cup of boiling water it had a reading in 2 or 3 seconds.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QMRKLL4/


    For "leave in" I went with the below (Inkbird IBT-4XS). Not tested yet. It comes with 4 probes, 3 sharp and a blunt one. Any idea the difference between the two? Is the blunt one to be used as an oven rather than food thermometer. No mention in the instructions.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076QBJVWX/

    Blunt one is for grill temp, should be a clip to fix it to grate


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    #3592
    FixitFelix
    Registered Users Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭FixitFelix


    SachaJ wrote: »
    I ordered a couple of thermometers from Amazon and they arrived today.

    For instant read I went with this (ThermoPro TP19). First test so far and reads pretty quick. Cup of boiling water it had a reading in 2 or 3 seconds.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QMRKLL4/


    For "leave in" I went with the below (Inkbird IBT-4XS). Not tested yet. It comes with 4 probes, 3 sharp and a blunt one. Any idea the difference between the two? Is the blunt one to be used as an oven rather than food thermometer. No mention in the instructions.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076QBJVWX/

    Blunt one is for grill temp, should be a clip to fix it to grate


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    #3593
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,683 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Hi, could someone here recommend a good starter BBQ for a newbie that won't break the bank?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #3594
    deckie27
    Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭deckie27


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Hi, could someone here recommend a good starter BBQ for a newbie that won't break the bank?

    Aldi had them a few weeks ago. 8 euro


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    #3595
    carq
    Registered Users Posts: 868 ✭✭✭carq


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Hi, could someone here recommend a good starter BBQ for a newbie that won't break the bank?



    Can get a basic weber kettle for about 150.
    If that is too much then get a misc brand basic kettle in Woodies.

    https://www.arboretum.ie/shop/products/weber-bbqs/weber-bbq-charcoal/kettle-bbqs/weber-compact-grill-47cm.html

    Good BBQ is more about technique than equipment so you dont need the best stuff to get good results - indirect cooking etc and moving away from store bought burgers and sausages.


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    #3596
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Not tough?

    I tend to casserole wild rabbit legs (the saddles gets quickly fried or grilled) but I find it takes 3 - 4 hours to get the legs tender.




    As juicy and tender as anything I've ever had.

    The marinade was heavy in lemon juice so it worked on the meat. It was already white, coming out of the fridge. 4-5 hours in the fridge.

    Also why I didn't do it on only direct heat, gave it a sear - indirect- direct to finish


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    #3597
    sofireland
    Registered Users Posts: 1,245 ✭✭✭sofireland


    After lurking here for ages, took the plunge and ordered a Master touch direct from Weber on 17th May
    I received my charcoal, starter and other bits yesterday, but my order is a split delivery, so I am going to be waiting a few days for the actual kettle. So i'm being trolled now by Weber! :)

    Can't wait to get going


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    #3598
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,119 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Hi, could someone here recommend a good starter BBQ for a newbie that won't break the bank?

    See has your local topline one of these, it's great for bbq, I fed 10 people off it the other day and nearly everything fitted in the one go. It's also a fire pit so when the bbq is over, throw on some wood and sit out for the evening beside it. ours is used constantly for cooking and night time heat.
    I paid 70 for mine but bought it in winter, you'd probably pay double this time of year.
    https://www.topline.ie/garden-outdoors/outdoor-living/outdoor-heating-accessories/firepit/landmann/moon-stars-firepit
    824050787964e91da220f03dc9936c3f.jpg


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    #3599
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,683 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Cheers lads, that compact grill from Weber looks the job.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #3600
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 20,906 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Cheers lads, that compact grill from Weber looks the job.

    That was my first charcoal bbq. You can do everything from sausage to pulled pork on it. Incredibly versatile.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    #3601
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭Ryath


    If you can afford a bit more the regular original kettle is a better buy. The compact is good for direct grilling but the charcoal grate is closer to the grill grate and the lid isn't as high so you won't fit bigger cuts of meats on it if you are hoping to do slower cooks. It has the ash cleaner vents which make cleaning out ash and regulating air flow easier.
    https://www.arboretum.ie/shop/products/weber-bbqs/weber-bbq-charcoal/kettle-bbqs/weber-original-kettle-e-4710-charcoal-grill-47cm.html

    I wouldn't get a woodies one it's false economy you'll only get a couple of years out of it. The weber will last a lifetime if you mind it and you can always get spare parts.


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