Official BBQ Thread - Suns out, Buns out!

molinari · 12 Jun 2018 at 14:44

Doing pulled pork on Saturday, haven't done one for quite a while. I plan on using the snake method in my Weber, I got 10 hours burn the last time I did, so that should be ok.
What is the suggested method for water/sand in the BBQ - Is a tray of water recommended to keep the moisture up, or does that not make any difference to the moisture content? Is sand better for heat retention, or is water still a good choice as it heats quicker and the temps remain more stable?

oneilldo · 12 Jun 2018 at 16:28

Think generally you will use more fuel with water but as such it’s harder to completely overshoot your target temperature due to evaporation. Sand is more efficient but should apparently be play sand and wrap in foil to avoid most of the mess. If your monitoring closely I would consider sand. Personally when doing low and slow I use the slow and sear with water but I’ve not had chance to cook pulled pork for ages.

Pudney · 12 Jun 2018 at 23:07

I'm thinking of attempting my first ever slow cook on the barbecue this weekend, will probably do pork shoulder as I've seen it's the most forgiving. However, before I do that I should probably get a couple of temperature probes, one for the barbecue and one for the meat. Does anyone have any recommendations for wireless temperature probes?

dl8860 · 12 Jun 2018 at 23:34

I've been using this for 2 years and it's great https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-...keywords=temperature+probe+wireless+thermopro

Aside from wifi connectivity and having more probes, it does everything I could want it to.

Mr.Orb · 13 Jun 2018 at 06:20

Any Kamado Joe owners in here? Thinking of getting the Classic 2 and wanted opinions on it and any 'must have' accessories.

Seen the Kick Ash basket, is it worth £60?

thewanted · 13 Jun 2018 at 06:45

Mr.Orb said:
Any Kamado Joe owners in here? Thinking of getting the Classic 2 and wanted opinions on it and any 'must have' accessories.

Seen the Kick Ash basket, is it worth £60?

I don't own a KJ, but they just brought out their own version of the Kick Ash basket which looks to have a few more features. That's the one I'd get, but it's very new so you may have a tough time sourcing one in the UK.

If I had a KJ, one of the first things I'd buy is a Joetisserie

Street · 14 Jun 2018 at 10:45

Pudney said:
I'm thinking of attempting my first ever slow cook on the barbecue this weekend, will probably do pork shoulder as I've seen it's the most forgiving. However, before I do that I should probably get a couple of temperature probes, one for the barbecue and one for the meat. Does anyone have any recommendations for wireless temperature probes?

I use a Maverick, however I really want a Fireboard!

Live fire frittatas on the BBQ last night despite the rain. I finally got around to buying some cast iron pans I can use on the kettle too so I could do the full thing on the BBQ!

robfosters · 14 Jun 2018 at 11:53

Anyone got a really simple marinade idea for diced lamb? along the lines of shish.

Psymonkee · 14 Jun 2018 at 14:08

Was gonna get the BBQ out this weekend but plans have changed!

Currently rocking some 40mph winds which makes lighting a touch tricky!

peterwalkley · 14 Jun 2018 at 17:09

robfosters said:
Anyone got a really simple marinade idea for diced lamb? along the lines of shish.

Red wine, finely chopped onion and a few herbs.

Mr.Orb · 14 Jun 2018 at 19:36

thewanted said:
I don't own a KJ, but they just brought out their own version of the Kick Ash basket which looks to have a few more features. That's the one I'd get, but it's very new so you may have a tough time sourcing one in the UK.

If I had a KJ, one of the first things I'd buy is a Joetisserie

I actually ordered my KJ today in a bundle deal with a kick ash basket but thanks for the link - maybe in the future if the KAB dies .

My KJ arrives tomorrow, very excited! Been told I need to pass on the Weber Master Touch and my smokey mountain but I'm sure I'll figure out an excuse to keep them

Street · 15 Jun 2018 at 14:36

Mr.Orb said:
Been told I need to pass on the Weber Master Touch and my smokey mountain but I'm sure I'll figure out an excuse to keep them

You just need to explain that each has it's own vital purpose that you can't do without, this is how I've got away with keeping three BBQs..

dl8860 · 15 Jun 2018 at 14:48

Street said:
You just need to explain that each has it's own vital purpose that you can't do without, this is how I've got away with keeping three BBQs..

This rationale has worked for me so far, my wife even bought the last one for me. Though the combined cost of my two is less than half of a big WSM.

valve90210 · 15 Jun 2018 at 14:54

Mr.Orb said:
Been told I need to pass on the Weber Master Touch and my smokey mountain but I'm sure I'll figure out an excuse to keep them

No way I'd be putting up with that! It's your hobby, why shouldn't you have more than one?

thewanted · 15 Jun 2018 at 19:29

Picanha time

Street · 15 Jun 2018 at 21:19

That looks good!

The missus was out so I treated myself to football and T-bone!

Mr.Orb · 16 Jun 2018 at 03:40

Joe is up and running! Did some spicy chicken thighs as an easy first cook. Think I'll blast up the heat tomorrow and do some steaks.

dl8860 · 16 Jun 2018 at 10:10

Those picanhas are making my mouth water. Are you cooking then on swords?!

Today is going to be a good day

{SAS}TB · 16 Jun 2018 at 10:29

Have you started to use your decking as fire wood ?

lookitsjonno · 16 Jun 2018 at 16:05

Cheap shortribs from Waitrose are on the weber, having real problems keeping the temps up though using snake method. Had to light more coals after 2 hours, won't be eating till late

Fingers crossed it maintains now.

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