Indoor Japanese BBQ
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Thinking about a cheapie off Amazon, something like this...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOVKZACV-Japanese-Charcoa...
Anyone any experience? Using bamboo charcoal seems to be a thing?
Obviously if used indoors its under an extrator.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOVKZACV-Japanese-Charcoa...
Anyone any experience? Using bamboo charcoal seems to be a thing?
Obviously if used indoors its under an extrator.
I've got one of these: https://www.sousvidetools.com/the-small-konro-gril...
I wouldn't use it inside, even with the fancy Japanese charcoal. You still get lots of smoke from the cooking process! (Unless you have a seriously good extractor, mine wasn't up to the job)
I doubt the one you have found will be able to keep the heat as well as the more expensive style but they are fierce little things and are great for searing meat. Its a great size for 2 people. I quite often sous vide my meat, or reverse sear then finish on here for things like Cote de Boeuf.
Also good for small skewers etc.
I wouldn't use it inside, even with the fancy Japanese charcoal. You still get lots of smoke from the cooking process! (Unless you have a seriously good extractor, mine wasn't up to the job)
I doubt the one you have found will be able to keep the heat as well as the more expensive style but they are fierce little things and are great for searing meat. Its a great size for 2 people. I quite often sous vide my meat, or reverse sear then finish on here for things like Cote de Boeuf.
Also good for small skewers etc.
21TonyK said:
Sounds like its not the answer. Like the idea of BBQ all year round which probably isn't going to happen in the UK without a propper outdoor kitchen.
Have to think of another plan.
I just used a cheap 3m square gazebo and then had both gas and charcoal under it. Have used both whilst raining etc. It's high enough that the heat hasn't effected it.Have to think of another plan.
Warmth from bbq keeps you warm!
cml24 said:
21TonyK said:
Sounds like its not the answer. Like the idea of BBQ all year round which probably isn't going to happen in the UK without a propper outdoor kitchen.
Have to think of another plan.
I just used a cheap 3m square gazebo and then had both gas and charcoal under it. Have used both whilst raining etc. It's high enough that the heat hasn't effected it.Have to think of another plan.
Warmth from bbq keeps you warm!
I've got a mini kamado but even thats a bit too much faff in the winter.
Time to retire somewhere warm and sunny I think.
21TonyK said:
Sounds like its not the answer. Like the idea of BBQ all year round which probably isn't going to happen in the UK without a propper outdoor kitchen.
Have to think of another plan.
Get a gas grill and find the best combination of a sheltered location and convenience to the kitchen.Have to think of another plan.
I have a stainless steel grill and it sits outside all year, uncovered. I use it 2 or 3 times a week, all year round. The weather doesn't put me off. The biggest problem is if it's REALLY cold and the regulator is on it's way out - you might not get enough gas pressure. Easy fix is to buy a new regulator.
I have toyed with the idea of installing a cantilevered shelter over the top of it, but I reached the conclusion that it was unnecessary.
If you do want indoors, then I have seen modular hob systems that have a BBQ type gas grill and are offered with a worktop mounted downdraft extractor. I think that type of extractor is extremely powerful and can deal with most cooking smoke. Mind you, it was about 15 years ago that I last looked at this type of thing and they weren't cheap then. Also, the downdraft extractor would need lots of space under the worktop for motors, ducting etc.
Not quite the same but our indoor solution is an electric grill / griddle and a meat fondue. (The Cheap grill in argos/ Amazon)
You get the benefit of “cook your own” at the table but it isn’t quite bbq.
We do this for steak dinners, an indoor fish bbq or even just meat and cheese for a quick lunch.
Gets used at least once a week and is great when you have guests round as it is a bit different so always goes down well.
We don’t have extraction as such - we open the door and have a velux plus a ceiling fan and this works well enough.
You get the benefit of “cook your own” at the table but it isn’t quite bbq.
We do this for steak dinners, an indoor fish bbq or even just meat and cheese for a quick lunch.
Gets used at least once a week and is great when you have guests round as it is a bit different so always goes down well.
We don’t have extraction as such - we open the door and have a velux plus a ceiling fan and this works well enough.
Edited by fat80b on Friday 31st December 09:26
I got a cast BBQ that can be moved indoors. Only done it once, still kicks out cooking smoke that lingers in the kitchen. Let it heat outside and brought into the kitchen at patio doors once the lumpwood had settled.
Great little thing, quite rare apparently (Lodge Sportsman Wildlife Edition). It should last a lifetime!
Cooked in the kitchen woodburner too, no issues with BBQ smell in the house, certainly gets cast pans hot!
Great little thing, quite rare apparently (Lodge Sportsman Wildlife Edition). It should last a lifetime!
Cooked in the kitchen woodburner too, no issues with BBQ smell in the house, certainly gets cast pans hot!
I use my Lotus grill in the conservatory with their charcoal and it’s not too smoky, cooks really well and easy enough to pack up and take camping etc.
https://lotusgrill.co.uk/
https://lotusgrill.co.uk/
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