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I added an Aldi Komodo Mini to my line up last year and never got round to using it.
I fired it up this morning with a 1/2 load of lump wood and lit approx 930 to season at approx 140. Once the fire was going it held the temp until I cranked it up to 180 for lunch at 1230,
Held this temp for a further 5 hours and has only just started to die down. Really impressed by the performance of this thing. Yes it’s not massive but for Lunch or to cook sides it’s perfect!
I fired it up this morning with a 1/2 load of lump wood and lit approx 930 to season at approx 140. Once the fire was going it held the temp until I cranked it up to 180 for lunch at 1230,
Held this temp for a further 5 hours and has only just started to die down. Really impressed by the performance of this thing. Yes it’s not massive but for Lunch or to cook sides it’s perfect!
Edited by andrewjamesroberts on Tuesday 10th May 21:03
justin220 said:
Great choice of cooking machines there! How do you find the Dome? I've got an ooni but would love a dome, just hard to justify the upgrade!
I also have an Ooni Koda 12 (and a Webber Smokey Joe, yes I know I have a problem) and this is a complete another level. This will retain the heat so you can smash pizza after pizza with 0 recovery time and because of the height give much better control. There is alot of chatter about cracked stones but not seen that yet. It’s a lot of cash. It’s very versatile but I’m in love with it. Christmas Day it was a god send
Harry Flashman said:
Not a recipe, but BBQ related. Fat fire and melted Everdure, dealt with by powder extinguisher.
Going Weber for gas next time. This thing has been nothing but trouble. But I probably should have cleaned it out more...
Never had these issues with my old 57cm kettle.
Blimey! Was that fat in some kind of collecting pan or something that caught? I recently bought a second hand weber gas bbq, and if I've cooked some fatty food on a low heat and then wack it up high for burgers or soemthing the grill will set fire to itself but I've never really worried!Going Weber for gas next time. This thing has been nothing but trouble. But I probably should have cleaned it out more...
Never had these issues with my old 57cm kettle.
Harry Flashman said:
Not a recipe, but BBQ related. Fat fire and melted Everdure, dealt with by powder extinguisher.
Going Weber for gas next time. This thing has been nothing but trouble.
Glad all OK, check out the Napoleon offerings too - every time I've compared Weber to Napoleon, the N has come out as the more impressive and solid kit.Going Weber for gas next time. This thing has been nothing but trouble.
Weber (and BGE) really do seem to be sitting on their hands relying on brand, whereas firms like Pro Q, Napoleon and Kamado Joe are still innovating and adding quality features with the same or even better build quality (which was always the historic reason for going for Weber).
Hard to beat pulled pork!
If you have any leftovers, I made this Mac and cheese earlier in the week and it’s awesome: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/recipes/a...
If you have any leftovers, I made this Mac and cheese earlier in the week and it’s awesome: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/recipes/a...
andrewjamesroberts said:
I also have an Ooni Koda 12 (and a Webber Smokey Joe, yes I know I have a problem) and this is a complete another level. This will retain the heat so you can smash pizza after pizza with 0 recovery time and because of the height give much better control. There is alot of chatter about cracked stones but not seen that yet. It’s a lot of cash. It’s very versatile but I’m in love with it.
Christmas Day it was a god send
Thanks. I've had one in my basket for a while with the table and peel etc. It's a lot of money you're right.. Christmas Day it was a god send
The 5 second hand test for charcoal BBQing, does anyone actually do this? I unload the chimney, arrange the charcoals and put the lid on for 5 mins. Then come back and start cooking. Placing meat that's on the bone around the coals but never directly over them.
I am sure if you waited until you could hold your hand there for 5 seconds then you won't have any heat and energy left to cook anything other than sausages and burgers.
Any thoughts? I might try it one day, wait 20 or so minutes after emptying the chimney and then try chicken thighs cooked for 50 odd minutes over medium coals. I don't think it will work.
I am sure if you waited until you could hold your hand there for 5 seconds then you won't have any heat and energy left to cook anything other than sausages and burgers.
Any thoughts? I might try it one day, wait 20 or so minutes after emptying the chimney and then try chicken thighs cooked for 50 odd minutes over medium coals. I don't think it will work.
Cooking on the Konro again yesterday. No more pics - see previous page if interested.
In addition to meat I prepoed some aubergine. Not really a bbq veg cooker, but it was astonishingly good.
Thickly sliced, tossed in oil and Harissa. Will absolutely be bbqing more of that - loved it.
Any other good veg bbq tips?
In addition to meat I prepoed some aubergine. Not really a bbq veg cooker, but it was astonishingly good.
Thickly sliced, tossed in oil and Harissa. Will absolutely be bbqing more of that - loved it.
Any other good veg bbq tips?
number2 said:
Cooking on the Konro again yesterday. No more pics - see previous page if interested.
In addition to meat I prepoed some aubergine. Not really a bbq veg cooker, but it was astonishingly good.
Thickly sliced, tossed in oil and Harissa. Will absolutely be bbqing more of that - loved it.
Any other good veg bbq tips?
Basic I know, but, I always do peppers and onions on skewers. Go down a treat with chicken.In addition to meat I prepoed some aubergine. Not really a bbq veg cooker, but it was astonishingly good.
Thickly sliced, tossed in oil and Harissa. Will absolutely be bbqing more of that - loved it.
Any other good veg bbq tips?
ibisti said:
giblet said:
Where is the cheapest place to source a replacement cooking grill for a 57cm Weber kettle? Or a reasonably priced upgrade made out of better material
Unfortunately not cheaper but a considerable upgradehttps://www.cast-iron-grate.co.uk/grates-for-weber...
I moved over to these years ago and didn't regret it, they hold the heat and you get proper sear marks. The griddle add on is also great for smash burgers and frying onions etc
Next step is working out the best way to clean and reseason my plancha after leaving the bbq out for a few weeks. Also need to remove the rusted nut that secures the cleaning system as that needs replacing
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