The bbq photo & recipe thread
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tomsugden said:
Craikeybaby said:
My first barbecue of the year, and I decided to use the paella pan I bought in 2022. I used this recipe and it worked really well.
Craikeybaby said:
My first barbecue of the year, and I decided to use the paella pan I bought in 2022. I used this recipe and it worked really well.
Bottom left: watermelon and halloumi salad with red onion pickled in lime plus some coriander and a sprinkling of pistachios.
Middle: chicken and pepper skewers, marinated in Greek yoghurt, turmeric, lime and garlic. Bavette steak strips with a honey and chilli dry rub. Sausages underneath (lamb merguez and pork with garlic and chilli).
Top: beef tomatoes stuffed with bulgur wheat, garlic, lemon zest and spring onions.
All cooked on the Weber. Some were lid down (tomatoes, sausages), y were direct heat with the lid up.
I didn’t do the gardening I was supposed to do today (or repair the car) but I thoroughly enjoyed making all of that. Even if it was just for the three of us - leftovers tomorrow..!
Middle: chicken and pepper skewers, marinated in Greek yoghurt, turmeric, lime and garlic. Bavette steak strips with a honey and chilli dry rub. Sausages underneath (lamb merguez and pork with garlic and chilli).
Top: beef tomatoes stuffed with bulgur wheat, garlic, lemon zest and spring onions.
All cooked on the Weber. Some were lid down (tomatoes, sausages), y were direct heat with the lid up.
I didn’t do the gardening I was supposed to do today (or repair the car) but I thoroughly enjoyed making all of that. Even if it was just for the three of us - leftovers tomorrow..!
Edited by OMITN on Saturday 11th May 19:40
Looks grand. A day spent prepping for a bbq and repaint the rewards is not a waste day!
I’m going to finally admit defeat with keeping bbq temps. I used to be a Jedi master but I just can’t do it anymore. SEND HELP. I use lighters and lump wood in a chimney starter. Fill it up, 15 mins lighting, spread the lumpwood and can’t get more than 150 on my Weber reading. Even though they are glowing orange in the chimney. Bottom vent fully open, top I’ve tried fully and a 1/4 to keep heat in
What am I doing wrong?!
I’m going to finally admit defeat with keeping bbq temps. I used to be a Jedi master but I just can’t do it anymore. SEND HELP. I use lighters and lump wood in a chimney starter. Fill it up, 15 mins lighting, spread the lumpwood and can’t get more than 150 on my Weber reading. Even though they are glowing orange in the chimney. Bottom vent fully open, top I’ve tried fully and a 1/4 to keep heat in
What am I doing wrong?!
tomsugden said:
Your recipe appears to be a bungalow just outside Coventry?
Steve H said:
I’m guessing that you didn’t plan to put a link to Rightmove there? 
But is there an advantage to doing a paella on the bbq? I would have thought the temperature control would be a bit challenging?
But is there an advantage to doing a paella on the bbq? I would have thought the temperature control would be a bit challenging?
The Gauge said:
And it looks like he has a cupboard blocked in behind the radiator & stairs. I wonder who is in there?
Harry Flashman said:
Awesome! Do you get a smoky flavour at all?
Doh! Caught out by the Universal Clipboard between Mac and iPhone - and the excitement of a 1 bedroom house with a big garage. This is the correct link: https://www.love2bbq.co.uk/bbq-paella/Temperature control was fine, as you cook the chorizo and chicken first. And yes, there was a nice smoky flavour, I added some soaked wood chips onto the coals for extra smokiness.
pmanson said:
Our BBQ kitchen started taking shape last week (builders are back to put the roof and some walls in later this week)
BBQ wise, sat night was chicken thighs and smash burgers. yesterday was sausages for lunch
Oh very nice. Can't wait to see the finished article. Would love an outdoor BBQ kitchen type thing although I've settled for a gazebo and patio which has just been installed.BBQ wise, sat night was chicken thighs and smash burgers. yesterday was sausages for lunch
Dug out the base
New flags etc
Only got room for table and chairs plus my gas BBQ and a little kitchen island on wheels thing. It's great for storing and prepping with it's aluminum top and being on wheels, I can move it to the garage in the autumn. Being under the gazebo means I can keep the BBQ and console unit outdoors all summer.
Had a little party last weekend plus a couple of uses during this week too so will get plenty of use during the summer.
romft123 said:
Grilling, not BBQing
Surely grilling is cooking on a grill hot and fast over a high flame, and bbqing is low and slow over a low flame?I used a rotisserie which is lifted off the grill and cooked over hot coals without a flame. Do you still call that grilling?
Regardless, does it really matter whether you post in this thread about grilling or bbqing? Who cares?
Edited by The Gauge on Sunday 12th May 12:13
The Gauge said:
romft123 said:
Grilling, not BBQing
Surely grilling is cooking fast over a high flame, and bbqing is slowly over a low flame?Regardless, does it really matter whether you post in this thread about grilling or bbqing? Who cares?
Edited by The Gauge on Sunday 12th May 12:10
However, I like all kinds of outdoor cooking, so I have decided to ignore this sort of t
ttery and hope you do too..! The Kellybab looks awesome and, having recently bought the Only Fire rotisserie myself, it’s on the list to try..!!!
OMITN said:
The Gauge said:
romft123 said:
Grilling, not BBQing
Surely grilling is cooking fast over a high flame, and bbqing is slowly over a low flame?Regardless, does it really matter whether you post in this thread about grilling or bbqing? Who cares?
Edited by The Gauge on Sunday 12th May 12:10
However, I like all kinds of outdoor cooking, so I have decided to ignore this sort of t
ttery and hope you do too..! The Kellybab looks awesome and, having recently bought the Only Fire rotisserie myself, it’s on the list to try..!!!
ttery.?? Grilling and BBQing are completely differant, and bear zero resemblance. If you cant get over something as simple as that...go for it. But your deluding yourself. (ps a simple quick google search will reveal all if you be be arsed.) romft123 said:
tttery.?? Grilling and BBQing are completely differant, and bear zero resemblance. If you cant get over something as simple as that...go for it. But your deluding yourself. (ps a simple quick google search will reveal all if you be be arsed.)
So which category do you regard a rotisserie cooking over hot charcoal and not touching the grill? Is that grilling or bbqing? ttery.?? Grilling and BBQing are completely differant, and bear zero resemblance. If you cant get over something as simple as that...go for it. But your deluding yourself. (ps a simple quick google search will reveal all if you be be arsed.) Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff