The bbq photo & recipe thread

[Jambo85]

nebpor said:

Desperate measures here in Argyll to get the coals white in the rain!

You’ll need that to keep the midgies off!

[nebpor]

Jambo85 said:

You’ll need that to keep the midgies off!

It was brutal last night, I almost stuck my head in it

I'm in Glendaruel - where the midgies go on holiday!

[giblet]

Any tips on the cheapest plancha out there that I could stick on my 57cm weber kettle? I have a custom one already but the logo and griddle sections take up a lot of space. Need something to smash out a load of burgers in one go for a trip later this year.

Could I just grab a suitable square of metal sheet from ebay and season it?

[sherman]

giblet said:

Any tips on the cheapest plancha out there that I could stick on my 57cm weber kettle? I have a custom one already but the logo and griddle sections take up a lot of space. Need something to smash out a load of burgers in one go for a trip later this year.

Could I just grab a suitable square of metal sheet from ebay and season it?

https://www.grden.co.uk/products/half-moon-cast-iron-plancha-griddle?
This work?
£40
variant=39524764352688&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1ubb0vxS7_oUG4wpXVyBFxg-2ahgDd_SM6txPEOFcCxaL72DU5lF8xoC3okQAvD_BwE

[1175Mk1]

[nebpor]

I’m thinking of trying the hexagonal sawdust based charcoal that I read is typically used in Greece and the Middle East as it’s got a long, cooler burn - anyone tried it? Seems quite pricey

[eps]

nebpor said:

I’m thinking of trying the hexagonal sawdust based charcoal that I read is typically used in Greece and the Middle East as it’s got a long, cooler burn - anyone tried it? Seems quite pricey

Briquettes then? I used to quite like briquettes but have stayed away for decades now after finding out they can have all manner of stuff in them. Charcoal all the way for me now, without any quick lighting nonsense added

[nebpor]

No, different - no additives so not like the horrible briquettes! Currently using really high quality charcoal, after using cheaper charcoal before and it’s amazing - but I bbq a lot so wanting to try out new techniques

https://www.firewoodandlogs.co.uk/charcoal-briquet...

[number2]

nebpor said:

No, different - no additives so not like the horrible briquettes! Currently using really high quality charcoal, after using cheaper charcoal before and it’s amazing - but I bbq a lot so wanting to try out new techniques

https://www.firewoodandlogs.co.uk/charcoal-briquet...

I use similar in my Konro - sold as a binchotan substitute.

It's great for the konro as it lasts well, there are no flames and it burns cooler. It's too expensive to use in the Kamado, it's harder to light and for grilling I often want something hotter.

[eps]

nebpor said:

No, different - no additives so not like the horrible briquettes! Currently using really high quality charcoal, after using cheaper charcoal before and it’s amazing - but I bbq a lot so wanting to try out new techniques

https://www.firewoodandlogs.co.uk/charcoal-briquet...

Will take a look

[nebpor]

number2 said:

I use similar in my Konro - sold as a binchotan substitute.

It's great for the konro as it lasts well, there are no flames and it burns cooler. It's too expensive to use in the Kamado, it's harder to light and for grilling I often want something hotter.

Good to know thanks. I think I want it for my lamb and chicken - for steak I of course want it hotter!

[giblet]

sherman said:

https://www.grden.co.uk/products/half-moon-cast-ir...
This work?
£40
variant=39524764352688&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1ubb0vxS7_oUG4wpXVyBFxg-2ahgDd_SM6txPEOFcCxaL72DU5lF8xoC3okQAvD_BwE

Cheers. Was thinking more along the lines of a square off cut of the right type of metal that covers most of the surface area of the grill but nfi what the right metal is.

On a similar subject what’s the best cheapo vortex aka poortex mod out there? Stainless steel bowl with the base cut out? Want to give it a try with some wings soon

[sherman]

giblet said:

sherman said:

https://www.grden.co.uk/products/half-moon-cast-ir...
This work?
£40
variant=39524764352688&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1ubb0vxS7_oUG4wpXVyBFxg-2ahgDd_SM6txPEOFcCxaL72DU5lF8xoC3okQAvD_BwE

Cheers. Was thinking more along the lines of a square off cut of the right type of metal that covers most of the surface area of the grill but nfi what the right metal is.

On a similar subject what’s the best cheapo vortex aka poortex mod out there? Stainless steel bowl with the base cut out? Want to give it a try with some wings soon

Masking tape, bowl and a dremell

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/blanda-blank-serving-...

[giblet]

sherman said:

Masking tape, bowl and a dremell

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/blanda-blank-serving-...

Any issues with coatings on the bowl?

[sherman]

giblet said:

sherman said:

Masking tape, bowl and a dremell

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/blanda-blank-serving-...

Any issues with coatings on the bowl?

Theres not going to be much coating left after its first firing.

[Turn7]

Advice please....

Have a Mastertouch Weber and fancy trying Pizza....

Now, in our house, Pizza is usually chosen because its quick - ie, out the freezer and cooked in 15 mins.

But tastes rank.

Can I use my Weber (with a Pizza stone) and make decent tasty Pizza ?

And can I have ingredients for this thats either in the freezer or store cupboard ?

IE, dont want to make dough everytime and crush the fresh italian tomatoes on the virgins thighs etc.....

Not buying an Ooni etc as just wont have enough use tbh.

[eps]

Can you get it hot enough?

[Turn7]

eps said:

Can you get it hot enough?

Probably 250 ish easy ?

[sherman]

Whack a pizza stone on the grill and get a big fire going. You can get ones to fit the middle of the weber grill if you want.
When its red and glowing get cooking.
Lid on vents fully open top and bottom you can easily get to 450f

[Turn7]

That’s what I was thinking, as I have the master touch with removaable centre section.

So….
Can I buy decent dough that’s freezable?

What’s the best Tomatoe sauce that’ll keep ?