All things BBQ and Braai

[Beezerk]

May as well start a thread rather than get lost in the other one
Rookie error number one with my beer can chicken effort, too many coals so the BBQ was running too hot even with the vents just about closed.
Quick Google, removed half a dozen briquettes and spread the others out more, temp now sitting at a sweet 185c with the top vent fully open and bottom half shut ?

I'm expecting big things from CI on here, no pressure ?

 

[SteveW86]

Oooh, I’ve been waiting for a thread like this!

This was my last cook, a 1kg Cote de Boeuf

 

[SteveW86]

 

[Beezerk]

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Ouch, looks amazing ?

 

[SteveW86]

Ouch, looks amazing ?

oh it was.

Cooked indirectly for an hour, then the vents opened up and seared over the flames

 

[Beezerk]

My effort now resting ready for carving.



Rookie error number 2, put oil around the can so it doesn't get stuck inside the chicken during cooking ?

 

[SteveW86]

My effort now resting ready for carving.

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Rookie error number 2, put oil around the can so it doesn't get stuck inside the chicken during cooking ?

Next time, rather than a beer can use a pineapple.

 

[Beezerk]

Next time, rather than a beer can use a pineapple.

Explain ?

 

[SteveW86]

Explain ?

Remove the skin on the pineapple and use it to stand the chicken on rather than the beer can. Gives the meat a really nice sweet flavour.

 

[Beezerk]

Remove the skin on the pineapple and use it to stand the chicken on rather than the beer can. Gives the meat a really nice sweet flavour.

I'll try it next time ?

 

[SteveW86]

I'll try it next time ?

the skin on the chicken looks nice and crispy!
did you look up the Facebook group I mentioned in the other thread?

 

[Beezerk]

the skin on the chicken looks nice and crispy!
did you look up the Facebook group I mentioned in the other thread?

Yes, I'm just waiting for acceptance to join the group. Looks interesting, lots of questions asked and sensible answers.

 

[Beezerk]

Just put a rub on some brisket ready for a low and slow cook tomorrow ?

 

[SteveW86]

Just put a rub on some brisket ready for a low and slow cook tomorrow ?

Did you go with a snake?

 

[Beezerk]

Did you go with a snake?

Yes mate
No doubt I'll post some drunken photos later
Looking at wireless thermometers now, the Meater is crazy expensive, may get an Inkbird as they seem to get decent reviews.

 

[SteveW86]

Yes mate
No doubt I'll post some drunken photos later
Looking at wireless thermometers now, the Meater is crazy expensive, may get an Inkbird as they seem to get decent reviews.

Did you get a before pic when you put it on?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

My ex BiL had a Green Egg. He cooked all sorts on that, it seemed an amazing bit of kit. Are they sneered at in bbq circles or are they perfectly acceptable?

The food he cooked was bloomin lovely so ultimately I don't care, I'm just intrigued as to how they are perceived.

In his divorce the Egg was one of the first things that he stipulated he wanted ?. That was non negotiable.

 

[Beezerk]

Did you get a before pic when you put it on?

Certainly did...

 

[Beezerk]

My ex BiL had a Green Egg. He cooked all sorts on that, it seemed an amazing bit of kit. Are they sneered at in bbq circles or are they perfectly acceptable?

The food he cooked was bloomin lovely so ultimately I don't care, I'm just intrigued as to how they are perceived.

In his divorce the Egg was one of the first things that he stipulated he wanted ?. That was non negotiable.

???
I think they used them on the Great British Menu tv show, seems all the top chefs love em.
Lidl are currently selling a smaller version for £80 and they look to be very highly rated.

 

[SteveW86]

I think the eggs are certainly respected in the BBQ world. The Lidl version is a great piece of kit but it quite small