All things BBQ and Braai

[Beezerk]

Well the results were very good but...I've realised I don't really like smoked meats ?
I put three chunks of applewood in the hopper and it smoked it superbly, but it took away the flavour of the meat too much. Next time just charcoal to see how it differs, don't think the brine did much either so I'll be dropping that as well.

 

[SteveW86]

Well the results were very good but...I've realised I don't really like smoked meats ?
I put three chunks of applewood in the hopper and it smoked it superbly, but it took away the flavour of the meat too much. Next time just charcoal to see how it differs, don't think the brine did much either so I'll be dropping that as well.

I’ve also been experimenting with levels of smoke too. I do think I prefer a milder smoke flavour

 

[larmen]

Does anyone have a good tip on a thermometer which stays in, can be used on a coal BBQ, in an oven, and in an air fryer? I think the charcoal BBQ might be killing some options, the air fryer the remaining ones due to the larger cabling needed on the BBQ?

 

[SteveW86]

Does anyone have a good tip on a thermometer which stays in, can be used on a coal BBQ, in an oven, and in an air fryer? I think the charcoal BBQ might be killing some options, the air fryer the remaining ones due to the larger cabling needed on the BBQ?

The only one I could think of would be the "Meater" which is wireless. Very good bit of kit, but not cheap.

 

[Beezerk]

The only one I could think of would be the "Meater" which is wireless. Very good bit of kit, but not cheap.

I have the Meater + it's excellent but isn't there a maximum temperature it can safely work at? I wouldn't use it on open coals but indirect heat/oven etc will be fine.

 

[larmen]

I looked at that but it’s quite expensive for getting it wrong, especially as I don’t really have the need to do roast and such, living with a vegetarian and a 4 year old that eats sausage or chicken only.

There seem to be some £40 options with 4 sensors on Amazon, just not sure I they are bbq save?
I do have a Weber poke thermometer, but for that I have to open the lids to test and I seem to miss the right times.

 

[SteveW86]

I have the Meater + it's excellent but isn't there a maximum temperature it can safely work at? I wouldn't use it on open coals but indirect heat/oven etc will be fine.

I wasn’t sure he meant direct on the coals, either way, the ambient sensor on a meater is good for 275 Celsius, with the internal meat probe good for 100.

How hot to air fryers get?

 

[Tashyboy]

https://www.aldi.co.uk/gardenline-kamado-ceramic-egg-bbq/p/710081460879600

I think these were mentioned a couple of weeks ago

 

[Deleted member 16999]

If anyone watches “Moonshiners” on the Discovery Channel one of the characters “Tickle” builds a smoker from scratch and then uses different woods to burn to add flavours, worth a watch for a bit of fun/interest.
Smoke to the Fire
Moonshiners: Season 10, Episode 10

 

[SteveW86]

https://www.aldi.co.uk/gardenline-kamado-ceramic-egg-bbq/p/710081460879600

I think these were mentioned a couple of weeks ago

They sell out pretty quickly! Lots of chat on Facebook about them. People selling them on for almost double the price I think.

 

[Beezerk]

I got tipped off by a mate that Tesco butcher's counter do beef short ribs, visited one the other day and picked up a couple for £7, they look tremendous.
Just done 5 hours on the BBQ, 3 hours open them 2 hours sealed in a tray of beef stock with onion and spices. They're resting at the minute and they smell out of this world.
May have found my new cheap go to slow cook meat ?

 

[SteveW86]

I got tipped off by a mate that Tesco butcher's counter do beef short ribs, visited one the other day and picked up a couple for £7, they look tremendous.
Just done 5 hours on the BBQ, 3 hours open them 2 hours sealed in a tray of beef stock with onion and spices. They're resting at the minute and they smell out of this world.
May have found my new cheap go to slow cook meat ?

let us know how they taste

 

[Beezerk]

let us know how they taste

It was... outstanding ?
Tender, tasty and tremendous.
One chunk of cherry wood for a nice subtle smoke, just charcoal next time though. Wow, seriously impressed.

 

[Canary_Yellow]

https://www.aldi.co.uk/gardenline-kamado-ceramic-egg-bbq/p/710081460879600

I think these were mentioned a couple of weeks ago

It was me, I snapped one up last year, they’re brilliant if you want a kamado. The price is unbeatable.

It was... outstanding ?
Tender, tasty and tremendous.
One chunk of cherry wood for a nice subtle smoke, just charcoal next time though. Wow, seriously impressed.

Short ribs are excellent- such low hassle and great tasting too!

 

[Beezerk]

Just been to Sainsbury's near where I'm working, excellent choice of steaks although the fillets were a bit skinny.
Picked up an extra thick sirloin, extra thick ribeye and a nice thick pichana, going to try them reverse sear on the 560 which is something I haven't attempted yet.
Only two of us so someone is going to be stuffed tonight ? ?
Pics to follow hopefully.

 

[Beezerk]

All were a slightly over medium but we're soooo tasty and juicy ?
Lots to learn with this method, I'm thinking it may only be possible with really stupidly thick steaks so I'll try a straight sear next time.
The roasted baby potatoes were a massive hit ?

 

[Tashyboy]

It's a labour of love when your learning to make pizzas. Getting the fire right, dough right, etc etc. But when you get it right. Booyakasha.and typical of my it skills i cannot download photos aaaaaaaaaargh

 

[SteveW86]

All were a slightly over medium but we're soooo tasty and juicy ?
Lots to learn with this method, I'm thinking it may only be possible with really stupidly thick steaks so I'll try a straight sear next time.View attachment 36221
The roasted baby potatoes were a massive hit ?

I think the reverse sear only works on thicker steaks, anything else just a few mins either side over some flames d I’m happy, I do like a rare steak though

 

[Tashyboy]

Am off to Bury market tomorrow, so am gonna spend some serious time looking in the meat market to see what they have. On top of that Ave me oven bottom muffins, burnt cobs, Lancashire crumbly cheese, vanilla sponge, Manchester tart, Black pudding etc to get.

 

[Tashyboy]

Ought one of these from Bury market today. Treated lad to a nice fat tomahawk steak as well, al post a few photos when he cooks it.