The bbq photo & recipe thread

[eyebeebe]

57 Chevy said:

8kg brisket, 24 hour cook last weekend. Used whisky barrel off cuts for the smoke.

Lovely smoke ring on that!

[eyebeebe]

wol said:

Where does everyone get their BBQ tools from?

I'm after something like this, that won't fall apart at the sight of a burger:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BR9ZZZYR

The Weber and Napoleon tools I've bought have been noticeably more sturdy than cheap crap I've bought over the years, particularly tongs and burger flippers.

Depends what your budget is and what you're cooking. I'd go for fewer better tools than a 7 in 1 pack.

I bought this set recently for my place in Spain, mainly because I wanted the sharp edged flipper.
https://www.thebarbecuestore.es/epages/62082927.sf...

I prefer these tongs from Weber though https://www.weber.com/GB/en/accessories/accessorie...

And for cleaning the grate I swear by these https://www.weber.com/GB/en/accessories/accessorie...

Not sure a basting brush needs to be so swish, but I do like the Weber stainless steel one that has been discontinued, but a copy is available https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weber-styl...

[number2]

Something like this for cleaning: PePeng 18" Triangle Metal BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush, Heavy Duty 3-Branch Stainless Steel Barbecue Bristles Cleaner for Easier and Effective Clean https://amzn.eu/d/eA36U8k

Large and small tongs like this: Extodry Sturdy Kitchen Tongs,2 Packs Set (9''&12'') BBQ Tongs Good Grips Cooking Tongs Stainless Steel, Food Tongs with Heat Resistant Wood Grips,Cooking Gifts for Serving Frying Salad Pasta https://amzn.eu/d/71O5Xu4

+ a large and small metal slotted (or not) spatula.

Just amazon or delivered with our shopping.

[Sway]

number2 said:

Something like this for cleaning: PePeng 18" Triangle Metal BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush, Heavy Duty 3-Branch Stainless Steel Barbecue Bristles Cleaner for Easier and Effective Clean https://amzn.eu/d/eA36U8k

Large and small tongs like this: Extodry Sturdy Kitchen Tongs,2 Packs Set (9''&12'') BBQ Tongs Good Grips Cooking Tongs Stainless Steel, Food Tongs with Heat Resistant Wood Grips,Cooking Gifts for Serving Frying Salad Pasta https://amzn.eu/d/71O5Xu4

+ a large and small metal slotted (or not) spatula.

Just amazon or delivered with our shopping.

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

[number2]

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

[Deesee]

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

I use a garden blow torch.. much fun…

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Deesee said:

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

I use a garden blow torch.. much fun…

I suspect the pierced guts thing is complete hyperbole, but my Portuguese pals use a half lemon (or several) to wipe over and clean the whole thing. Works well.

[Deesee]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Deesee said:

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

I use a garden blow torch.. much fun…

I suspect the pierced guts thing is complete hyperbole, but my Portuguese pals use a half lemon (or several) to wipe over and clean the whole thing. Works well.

Or half an onion it we want to get technical..

Still prefer the blow torch… it’s somewhat refreshing blasting the crap on the grills..

Great thread by the way just found it.. I’ll try and drop a few cooks in..

[eps]

Deesee said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Deesee said:

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

I use a garden blow torch.. much fun…

I suspect the pierced guts thing is complete hyperbole, but my Portuguese pals use a half lemon (or several) to wipe over and clean the whole thing. Works well.

Or half an onion it we want to get technical..

Still prefer the blow torch… it’s somewhat refreshing blasting the crap on the grills..

Great thread by the way just found it.. I’ll try and drop a few cooks in..

Yep, for me, less is more in terms of cleaning the grill, otherwise you end up destroying them. Plus using a little oil on a piece of kitchen towel and wiping down means less gets stuck on the grill. Of course I'm coming from a charcoal barbecue PoV, bit different to gas, etc..

[number2]

eps said:

Deesee said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Deesee said:

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

I use a garden blow torch.. much fun…

I suspect the pierced guts thing is complete hyperbole, but my Portuguese pals use a half lemon (or several) to wipe over and clean the whole thing. Works well.

Or half an onion it we want to get technical..

Still prefer the blow torch… it’s somewhat refreshing blasting the crap on the grills..

Great thread by the way just found it.. I’ll try and drop a few cooks in..

Yep, for me, less is more in terms of cleaning the grill, otherwise you end up destroying them. Plus using a little oil on a piece of kitchen towel and wiping down means less gets stuck on the grill. Of course I'm coming from a charcoal barbecue PoV, bit different to gas, etc..

Contentious topic .

For gas, I heat it up then use the wire brush to scrub it down.

For charcoal, it's far easier, just needs a light rub with whatever is to hand. Gas is st so doesn't get that hot - thanks Weber, your BBQs are st .

[illmonkey]

I just don't put food on it for the first 10 mins, I'm still alive. I don't clean at the 'end of the season' either.

[UTH]

number2 said:

Contentious topic .

For gas, I heat it up then use the wire brush to scrub it down.

For charcoal, it's far easier, just needs a light rub with whatever is to hand. Gas is st so doesn't get that hot - thanks Weber, your BBQs are st .

I agree to an extent, my 'brilliant' gas Weber just doesn't get hot enough to properly sear a steak. Perfectly good for all other BBQ requirements, but not so much for my high expectations of my steak cooking.

[number2]

illmonkey said:

I just don't put food on it for the first 10 mins, I'm still alive. I don't clean at the 'end of the season' either.

I find with gas it needs a clean if used enough as the fat doesn't burn off below the grill so builds up until it catches fire . On my expensive st webber anyway .

I only use gas when I'm cooking a couple of snags, bacon etc for breakfast as it seems a waste of charcoal othwise. This year I've lowered my charcoal threshold and am using the Kamado a lot more.

[illmonkey]

number2 said:

illmonkey said:

I just don't put food on it for the first 10 mins, I'm still alive. I don't clean at the 'end of the season' either.

I find with gas it needs a clean if used enough as the fat doesn't burn off below the grill so builds up until it catches fire . On my expensive st webber anyway .

I only use gas when I'm cooking a couple of snags, bacon etc for breakfast as it seems a waste of charcoal othwise. This year I've lowered my charcoal threshold and am using the Kamado a lot more.

Oh, didn't realise there were amateurs in this thread!

Yea buddy, you clean your widdle gas bbq real good and don't forget to cook everything well done so you don't get an upset tummy.

Moving on... Whats this years suggested charcoal? Only just got my bbq out of storage so want to get cracking. Seems every year there is a new gooden or cheaper option.

Edited by illmonkey on Thursday 22 June 10:10

[anonymous-user]

illmonkey said:

Oh, didn't realise there were amateurs in this thread!

Yea buddy, you clean your widdle gas bbq real good and don't forget to cook everything well done so you don't get an upset tummy.

Moving on... Whats this years suggested charcoal? Only just got my bbq out of storage so want to get cracking. Seems every year there is a new gooden or cheaper option.

Edited by illmonkey on Thursday 22 June 10:10

Big k direct is still my fave - usually this one https://bigkproducts.co.uk/products/dura/

[The Gauge]

Fitted a hinge to my Weber 57cm One Touch today, quite impressed with it. Has a quick release pin for when I want to remove the lid and fit the OnlyFire rotisserie ring. Never was a fan of the lid holder I had been using..

[Craikeybaby]

illmonkey said:

Moving on... Whats this years suggested charcoal? Only just got my bbq out of storage so want to get cracking. Seems every year there is a new gooden or cheaper option.

I asked this on the previous page and was pointed towards decent offers on Big K at Morrisons and Amazon.

[Sway]

number2 said:

Sway said:

Please don't use a steel wire cleaning brush - there have been a fair number of deaths due to bits getting stuck on the grill, then into food - finally puncturing bowels.

Nothing needed beyond a ball of scrunched up aluminium foil and heat.

I've heard that - is it folklore?

I'm happy that it's an extremely low risk, for me, on my grill.

Definitely not folklore - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27215721/

There was a really serious example a few years ago with one of the regular contributors to a large UK based Facebook group too.

Ultimately when there are cheaper, easier and better options out there, it just seems daft to use one.

[witten]

wsurfa said:

Big k direct is still my fave - usually this one https://bigkproducts.co.uk/products/dura/

+1 for this.

[The Gauge]

Craikeybaby said:

I asked this on the previous page and was pointed towards decent offers on Big K at Morrisons and Amazon.

My local Morrisons had bags of Big K a couple of weeks ago but I wasn't in a position to buy any that day, and they haven't had any since, I keep checking through the week.