The bbq photo & recipe thread

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Sway

26,312 posts

195 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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Short notice small bbq party tomorrow...

Just managed to get a nice kilo of beef skirt, was hoping to make a sticky bbq shredded beef for burger topping and dirty wedges.

Current thinking is a couple of hours smoking, then 2-3 in a foil bag with some stock before pulling into the juices and mixing in some bbq sauce before finishing for half hour. Think this will work?

mattyn1

5,760 posts

156 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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Sway said:
Short notice small bbq party tomorrow...

Just managed to get a nice kilo of beef skirt, was hoping to make a sticky bbq shredded beef for burger topping and dirty wedges.

Current thinking is a couple of hours smoking, then 2-3 in a foil bag with some stock before pulling into the juices and mixing in some bbq sauce before finishing for half hour. Think this will work?
No idea but it sounds ace!! Let us know how it goes won’t you?

thebraketester

14,246 posts

139 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Trying a new butcher today, Mayo Brothers in Amersham. They had this out as an 8 rack, the chap in front of my bought 4 cut off and I bought the rest as a whole to do on the Weber.

David A

3,606 posts

252 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Ribs and left over sausages


Sway

26,312 posts

195 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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mattyn1 said:
Sway said:
Short notice small bbq party tomorrow...

Just managed to get a nice kilo of beef skirt, was hoping to make a sticky bbq shredded beef for burger topping and dirty wedges.

Current thinking is a couple of hours smoking, then 2-3 in a foil bag with some stock before pulling into the juices and mixing in some bbq sauce before finishing for half hour. Think this will work?
No idea but it sounds ace!! Let us know how it goes won’t you?
It tasted bloody ace too!

2 1/2hrs smoking over oak, pecan rub.

2hrs in a tray braising with some seasoned stock (Worcestershire sauce, Maggi, etc.) covered in foil.

Shredded up, mixed in with a big dollop of Stokes bbq sauce (amazing stuff - get it if you can) for an hour in a low oven.

Simply incredible. Burger topping, and then about half loaded over some wedges, covered in grated mozarella and bisto then in the oven for half hour as a dirty poutine... Oh lordy (sorry, didn't manage pics of that, it went top fast!).






ibisti

311 posts

262 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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Tried one of Waitrose tomahawk steak, reverse seared. It was better than I expected, very tender and succulent.





Tumbler

1,432 posts

167 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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Another Waitrose Tomahawk, cooked in the Morso




57 Chevy

5,410 posts

236 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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I've been cold smoking Rum as a bit of an experiment. Here's how it went... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bV6pKhSHBc&t=...

cml24

1,414 posts

148 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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I bought a lotus grill a little while back. I quite liked the idea of using in in the middle of the table so I could sit with everyone else. Also thought it might help with my two year old as the sides are cool to touch and she can't get to the charcoal or knock it out etc.

I have a cheapo BBQ with lid that was ok at best, so if I'm desperate to do something bigger with the lid down I can. I will supplement this grill with some kind of dedicated smoker eventually. Maybe a wood pellet one.




Burgers and bacon, and marinated chicken with grilled halloumi for kebab type wraps.

illmonkey

18,211 posts

199 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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Just had a look at the lotus grill, seems a smart little product. The idea behind it would help my brothers who think the best way to cook on a BBQ is to have everything on max (yes, gas...I tried my best to convince them not to) and burn it all.

My ability to understand that flames burn has landed me the job of the chef for every family event, even the fireman brother can't seem to get his head around it!

hkp57

285 posts

123 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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Home made Bacon

Anybody cured and smoked their own bacon? Any tips or advice?

illmonkey

18,211 posts

199 months

Saturday 31st August 2019
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I do love a Weber, so simple yet easily cook for 13 people on it no problem. Coals on half the base allows you to get some colour on items and move them to indirect heat to cook through. Makes it very easy to manage, whilst looking like a pro and delivering all the food at once without a burnt sausage in sight.


Tony Angelino

1,972 posts

114 months

Sunday 1st September 2019
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hkp57 said:
Home made Bacon

Anybody cured and smoked their own bacon? Any tips or advice?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=192&t=1778055

hkp57

285 posts

123 months

Monday 2nd September 2019
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Tony Angelino said:
Thanks, i will be giving it a go the end of the month when I have some spare time

paul_y3k

618 posts

209 months

Monday 2nd September 2019
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so just how do you guys control your temps ?
I bought a Weber Master Touch this summer, and whilst i'm happy doing direct, I'm struggling with indirect.

there seem's to be two schools of thought on which vent to use, with even Weber saying just to use the input and leave the top lid vent wide open.

Type R Tom

3,888 posts

150 months

Monday 2nd September 2019
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paul_y3k said:
so just how do you guys control your temps ?
I bought a Weber Master Touch this summer, and whilst i'm happy doing direct, I'm struggling with indirect.

there seem's to be two schools of thought on which vent to use, with even Weber saying just to use the input and leave the top lid vent wide open.
With my weber I use the snake method. Stack up a 2 x 2 row of briquettes half way around the edge of the bbq and place a some wood for smoking on top,I light around 8 briquettes using a chimney starter and stack them up next to the unlit ones. Place the meat on the opposite side, a water pan underneath the meat with boiling water in it, plus a thermometer to monitor the temp. Top vent over the meat open a small amount and same for the bottom vents. Then it's just a case keeping an eye on the temp and making minor adjustments to stay around the 230f for smoking.


tedmus

1,886 posts

136 months

Sunday 15th September 2019
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Angus & Oink harissa rubbed double cut pork loin chop with charcoal melted nduja butter, smoked potato salad.






Mr E

21,631 posts

260 months

Sunday 15th September 2019
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Pork looks amazing.

End of season simple effort


Sway

26,312 posts

195 months

Sunday 15th September 2019
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tedmus said:
Angus & Oink harissa rubbed double cut pork loin chop with charcoal melted nduja butter, smoked potato salad.





Sounds like a variation of one of Marcus Bawdon's recipes...

Looks amazing. Need to put in an order from A&O.

craig1912

3,316 posts

113 months

Sunday 15th September 2019
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A Kelly Bab last night (no picture)
https://www.woodsmokeforum.uk/topic/137-the-kelly-...

oregano and paprika chicken stuffed with lemon and garlic tonight