Calling Papoo - Barbecue advice
Discussion
A few questions squire, if you don't mind?
Firstly, have you read much about Adam Perry Lang, the famous American barbecue Daddy? I've just ordered his latest book and I've got the bug ready for summer.
Secondly, which barbecue should I buy for £200ish that I can use to smoke things with as well as grill?
Thanks.
Firstly, have you read much about Adam Perry Lang, the famous American barbecue Daddy? I've just ordered his latest book and I've got the bug ready for summer.
Secondly, which barbecue should I buy for £200ish that I can use to smoke things with as well as grill?
Thanks.
I saw Jamie Oliver recommend Adam's website the other day via his twitter feed. It does look good but having flicked through his site, a lot of the stuff is (obviously) very American. Some of the sauces and ingredients I think you'd struggle to get in the UK.
Regarding the barbie, what about a standard big (57cm) weber kettle (one touch). I use mine for smoking and grilling. It works very well. I've yet to try a really big cut of meat aside from baby back ribs & spatched chicken on it yet but I reckon it'd do the job pretty well assuming I can suss out coal & vent control.
I'd love to be able to buy a smokey mountain a la Andy but at 350 knicker, the Mrs would have a fit.
Regarding the barbie, what about a standard big (57cm) weber kettle (one touch). I use mine for smoking and grilling. It works very well. I've yet to try a really big cut of meat aside from baby back ribs & spatched chicken on it yet but I reckon it'd do the job pretty well assuming I can suss out coal & vent control.
I'd love to be able to buy a smokey mountain a la Andy but at 350 knicker, the Mrs would have a fit.
Edited by escargot on Monday 17th May 10:25
Sir,
Thanks for asking, always a pleasure to share my opinions.
I am familiar, and a big fan of APL, and another guy called Steven Raichlen. Both know their way around a pit.
As for the BBQ, the Weber Smokey Mountain for sure. You can smoke on a kettle, but it a WSM is designated for it. With that comes acute temperature control, and plenty of other features (water bowl, 2 cooking decks etc) which will make your life much easier. The WSM will hold good smoking temperature for several hours without too much work.
Just shout if you want to know more! There are a couple of folk on here who are proud WSM owners who I'm sure will happily talk you through..
Thanks for asking, always a pleasure to share my opinions.
I am familiar, and a big fan of APL, and another guy called Steven Raichlen. Both know their way around a pit.
As for the BBQ, the Weber Smokey Mountain for sure. You can smoke on a kettle, but it a WSM is designated for it. With that comes acute temperature control, and plenty of other features (water bowl, 2 cooking decks etc) which will make your life much easier. The WSM will hold good smoking temperature for several hours without too much work.
Just shout if you want to know more! There are a couple of folk on here who are proud WSM owners who I'm sure will happily talk you through..
Papoo said:
Sir,
Thanks for asking, always a pleasure to share my opinions.
I am familiar, and a big fan of APL, and another guy called Steven Raichlen. Both know their way around a pit.
As for the BBQ, the Weber Smokey Mountain for sure. You can smoke on a kettle, but it a WSM is designated for it. With that comes acute temperature control, and plenty of other features (water bowl, 2 cooking decks etc) which will make your life much easier. The WSM will hold good smoking temperature for several hours without too much work.
Just shout if you want to know more! There are a couple of folk on here who are proud WSM owners who I'm sure will happily talk you through..
So was the dealer I spoke too, talking rubbish about smoke from the WSM, or is it not that bad?Thanks for asking, always a pleasure to share my opinions.
I am familiar, and a big fan of APL, and another guy called Steven Raichlen. Both know their way around a pit.
As for the BBQ, the Weber Smokey Mountain for sure. You can smoke on a kettle, but it a WSM is designated for it. With that comes acute temperature control, and plenty of other features (water bowl, 2 cooking decks etc) which will make your life much easier. The WSM will hold good smoking temperature for several hours without too much work.
Just shout if you want to know more! There are a couple of folk on here who are proud WSM owners who I'm sure will happily talk you through..
What do you think of this as an alternative to the WSM?
http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Frontier.html
Not bad for £145? Or there is a slightly larger one made of heavier gauge material for £199.
http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Frontier.html
Not bad for £145? Or there is a slightly larger one made of heavier gauge material for £199.
Edited by Pferdestarke on Tuesday 18th May 20:37
escargot said:
I'd love to be able to buy a smokey mountain a la Andy but at 350 knicker, the Mrs would have a fit.
lol I always adjust the price for my good lady .. for instance my one actually cost "just over £200" .. ok, about £150 just over .. cough Edited by escargot on Monday 17th May 10:25
Andy
Edited by zakelwe on Thursday 20th May 12:57
Pferdestarke said:
What do you think of this as an alternative to the WSM?
http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Frontier.html
Not bad for £145? Or there is a slightly larger one made of heavier gauge material for £199.
Looks very similar so in theory it should prove the same results. The only thing I would be concerned about would be the temp gauge being accurate and does it keep the heat in, ie thickness. Worth a shot at that price.http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Frontier.html
Not bad for £145? Or there is a slightly larger one made of heavier gauge material for £199.
Edited by Pferdestarke on Tuesday 18th May 20:37
Andy
zakelwe said:
escargot said:
I'd love to be able to buy a smokey mountain a la Andy but at 350 knicker, the Mrs would have a fit.
lol I always adjust the price for my good lady .. for instance my one actually cost "just over £200" .. ok, about £150 just over .. cough Edited by escargot on Monday 17th May 10:25
Andy
Edited by zakelwe on Thursday 20th May 12:57
Pferdestarke said:
Well, I've gone and done it. Ordered, should be delivered tomorrow. The manufacturers have been very helpful and even thrown in some 'free' wood chips for me to try.
I'll set it up and post some pictures over the next few weeks.
Let's hope they are not mdf chips ! Only kidding. Let us know how it goes, this could be one of those unsung overlooked hero's for people not concerned about the badge I'll set it up and post some pictures over the next few weeks.
Andy
From that smoker page there is a quite a good little outline of smoking for anyone else interested:
http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Instructions.html
http://www.macsbbq.co.uk/Instructions.html
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