Which weber?

[illmonkey]

To stop hijacking the other thread. What is the best weber?

Cotty said:

illmonkey said:

ETA: Worth getting a one touch?

What do you get extra with a one touch over the regular one

its basically the vents at the bottom, its a leaver to open/close. Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 11:36

[Cotty]

Even my Smokey Joe has top and bottom vents. To me it just looks like the ash collector/bucket is extra, but im not sure which is why I asked.

[Cotty]

As for the question of which is best. Most people go for the 57cm version and the Smokey Mountain is gaining popularity

[illmonkey]

Cotty said:

Even my Smokey Joe has top and bottom vents. To me it just looks like the ash collector/bucket is extra, but im not sure which is why I asked.

So to compromise, I'll get the 57cm but the basic one, so I'm not spending £170 on a BBQ.

[Phooey]

I bought the 47cm version - £69 from B&Q. The 57cm is £84.

[Cotty]

illmonkey said:

Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Just been looking at the Weber web site. It looks like the premium gets a hinged cooking grate which is handy to add coals and smoking wood during cooking.

[escargot]

Cotty said:

illmonkey said:

Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Just been looking at the Weber web site. It looks like the premium gets a hinged cooking grate which is handy to add coals and smoking wood during cooking.

This would definitely be handy as its a ballache lifting the whole grate out for a restock.

The ash catcher is a must, and I believe also why they're called one touch (one touch cleaning system).

ETA: In summary, I opted for the standard 57cm one touch and the only thing I'd like is the hinged grate (which can be bought separately). I'm not overly fussed about having the side tables and such that the more expensive ones have.

Edited by escargot on Friday 25th June 14:33

[illmonkey]

escargot said:

Cotty said:

illmonkey said:

Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Just been looking at the Weber web site. It looks like the premium gets a hinged cooking grate which is handy to add coals and smoking wood during cooking.

This would definitely be handy as its a ballache lifting the whole grate out for a restock.

The ash catcher is a must, and I believe also why they're called one touch (one touch cleaning system).

So, not the compact, but the One touch original. No need for the premium

[escargot]

illmonkey said:

escargot said:

Cotty said:

illmonkey said:

Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Just been looking at the Weber web site. It looks like the premium gets a hinged cooking grate which is handy to add coals and smoking wood during cooking.

This would definitely be handy as its a ballache lifting the whole grate out for a restock.

The ash catcher is a must, and I believe also why they're called one touch (one touch cleaning system).

So, not the compact, but the One touch original. No need for the premium

That's the boy.

[illmonkey]

escargot said:

illmonkey said:

escargot said:

Cotty said:

illmonkey said:

Then there is the premium that allows the ash/fallen coal to gather in a pan for ease or removing.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Just been looking at the Weber web site. It looks like the premium gets a hinged cooking grate which is handy to add coals and smoking wood during cooking.

This would definitely be handy as its a ballache lifting the whole grate out for a restock.

The ash catcher is a must, and I believe also why they're called one touch (one touch cleaning system).

So, not the compact, but the One touch original. No need for the premium

That's the boy.

No where has it now. Grrr. I'd like to collect it tomorrow, rather than risk the post. Trust me to leave it until the last minute.

ETA: Found one! Yey.

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 14:40

[illmonkey]

So, whats the deal with Briquettes or Hickory chips? Anything do, or do I get weber ones?

Best place to get some?

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 14:48

[prand]

Some of the newer ones have the integrated ash collector and a thermometer.

I bought the basic 57cm for about £90, bought a thermometer from ebay and drilled it to fit.

I'm seriously looking at cast iron replacement grills - but they cost almost the same value as the BBQ. Would be nice though: http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/

[escargot]

illmonkey said:

So, whats the deal with Briquettes or Hickory chips? Anything do, or do I get weber ones?

Best place to get some?

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 14:48

I use any old briquettes but I believe the proper weber ones have a much longer burn time. I found weber hickory chips in my local homebase and they were much better value than the others they had in stock. One big pack lasts ages - you really do only need a handful or two.

[illmonkey]

escargot said:

illmonkey said:

So, whats the deal with Briquettes or Hickory chips? Anything do, or do I get weber ones?

Best place to get some?

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 14:48

I use any old briquettes but I believe the proper weber ones have a much longer burn time. I found weber hickory chips in my local homebase and they were much better value than the others they had in stock. One big pack lasts ages - you really do only need a handful or two.

Do you use briquettes and the hickory chips to just add the flavour? Or only hickory chips?

[Cotty]

escargot said:

I believe the proper weber ones have a much longer burn time.

They quote a 4 hour burn time

[escargot]

illmonkey said:

escargot said:

illmonkey said:

So, whats the deal with Briquettes or Hickory chips? Anything do, or do I get weber ones?

Best place to get some?

Edited by illmonkey on Friday 25th June 14:48

I use any old briquettes but I believe the proper weber ones have a much longer burn time. I found weber hickory chips in my local homebase and they were much better value than the others they had in stock. One big pack lasts ages - you really do only need a handful or two.

Do you use briquettes and the hickory chips to just add the flavour? Or only hickory chips?

The briquettes give it that 'barbecued' taste and the hickory chips essentially smoke the food so you get a real smokey taste as well. Hickory is quite potent in flavour so it's worthwhile experimenting with less to start with until you find the level of smokiness that you like. I think some chips, notably fruit woods (apple, pear etc) give a subtler flavour. I haven't tried these myself yet though.

[escargot]

Cotty said:

escargot said:

I believe the proper weber ones have a much longer burn time.

They quote a 4 hour burn time

That's impressive. Is that with the lid on or off? Obviously the more air that gets to them, the quicker they'll burn.

[Cotty]

Not sure but you will easily finish cooking most things before they are gone

[illmonkey]

Thanks for the advise guys. I've reserved a coal starter, but cant reserve the BBQ itself, so I'll take my chances after work (they do have 4 in stock). Will just get some briquettes for now.

[Cotty]

escargot said:

ETA: In summary, I opted for the standard 57cm one touch and the only thing I'd like is the hinged grate (which can be bought separately). I'm not overly fussed about having the side tables and such that the more expensive ones have.

The hinged cooking grate looks to be GBP 22.49.
http://www.wowbbq.co.uk/products/Weber_Spare_Parts...

So a one touch original 57cm is GBP 95.99
http://www.garden4less.co.uk/weber-one-touch-origi...

And the premium is GBP 164.00
http://www.garden4less.co.uk/weber-one-touch-premi...

So you could buy the original and the hinged grate for GBP 118.49. Not sure if its worth the extra GBP 54.51 for the ash catcher and Lid mounted thermometer.

Ho much is a thermometer?