What BBQ / Smoker?
Discussion
It's about that time of year chaps - looking out at the rain and planning for summer whilst summery things are still cheap!
I love proper charcoal barbecuing. Over the last ten years, I've got pretty good, and receive plaudits from all and sundry for perfectly cooked, tasty food. All great fun, and it means I get to sit in the garden with a beer and fire like a real caveman.
However, I want to take this to the next level. Every other year we've simply bought a £25 B&Q job which wobbles from the start, finicky to use and goes rusty in 2 years. I'd love something 'proper'.
I've seen about smokers, and in particular a couple with like a combustion chamber to the side, drawing the heat/smoke through the food chamber. How long would a steak for example take to cook on one of those?
Apart from that, does anyone have any recommendations?
Budget is flexible, I had £100 in mind but would go to more so long as something more expensive gives tangible benefits.
Cheers in advance for your learned comments chaps!
I love proper charcoal barbecuing. Over the last ten years, I've got pretty good, and receive plaudits from all and sundry for perfectly cooked, tasty food. All great fun, and it means I get to sit in the garden with a beer and fire like a real caveman.
However, I want to take this to the next level. Every other year we've simply bought a £25 B&Q job which wobbles from the start, finicky to use and goes rusty in 2 years. I'd love something 'proper'.
I've seen about smokers, and in particular a couple with like a combustion chamber to the side, drawing the heat/smoke through the food chamber. How long would a steak for example take to cook on one of those?
Apart from that, does anyone have any recommendations?
Budget is flexible, I had £100 in mind but would go to more so long as something more expensive gives tangible benefits.
Cheers in advance for your learned comments chaps!
OK chaps - thanks to your advice, I've been watching numerous Youtube videos about the Weber 57cm.
That seems to be great. Now, what options are useful/not useful. The Chimney thing looks a no brainer.
However, is the Premium worth it over the Original.
Only differences I can see is the Premium has a grill with hinges in, and has the ash catcher.
That seems to be great. Now, what options are useful/not useful. The Chimney thing looks a no brainer.
However, is the Premium worth it over the Original.
Only differences I can see is the Premium has a grill with hinges in, and has the ash catcher.
Thanks for all your help and advice chaps.
I am now the proud owner of a 57cm Weber Premium.
It also came with the Gourmet grill with the hinged sides, and also the removable centre circle. I've also got the searing iron grate for steaks.
Also the chimney starter, and a cover.
I fired it up for the first time yesterday, and promised my 4 year old that she could choose the meat from the shop for her dinner. She chose herself a thickish cut Denver steak - and could not be convinced to have anything else!
However, both eh Denver and Rib Eye cuts came out absolutely beautifully, and my daughter very much enjoyed her first steak!
I am now the proud owner of a 57cm Weber Premium.
It also came with the Gourmet grill with the hinged sides, and also the removable centre circle. I've also got the searing iron grate for steaks.
Also the chimney starter, and a cover.
I fired it up for the first time yesterday, and promised my 4 year old that she could choose the meat from the shop for her dinner. She chose herself a thickish cut Denver steak - and could not be convinced to have anything else!
However, both eh Denver and Rib Eye cuts came out absolutely beautifully, and my daughter very much enjoyed her first steak!
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