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Jobbo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:18 pm I used WD40 to good effect but I’m sure your big bottle smells nicer.

Impossible, WD40 is one of the best smells evar.

mik wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:31 am Well spotted.

I never wanted a gas bbq.

Then I tried a gas bbq.

Then I wanted a gas bbq.

I’m planning to add that very model to my collection of BBQ’s / Grills when we move into our new house, along with a Pizza Oven.

duncs500 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:03 pm I'm planning to invest in a set of grill grates for mine at some point.

What I’d really like is the stainless steel bar grates which are available as accessories in the US but not here.

Not an easy one as the Weber calibrated scale doesn’t start until 70, but I gave it my best shot.

It’s a good 12.28 seconds before I get the 4th burner lit, so I am very confident this could be improved with more hands (or a sneaky gas loading from all 4 burners before gently thumbing the igniter), and also if I didn’t have to pause to display the international sign of “shush” to Mrs mik after she opened the patio door and initially looked confused, before rolling her eyes at me )

A reasonably respectable 38.34 seconds nonetheless by my stopwatch - keeping me from the bottom of the 60-100 Leaderboard

I like the ping sound.

Added a kettle alongside the barrel bbq as it should be easier to do slow and low cooking with a snake of charcoal round the edge.
Another Tesco one, same as the first. Now to get hold of a big chunk of brisket.

duncs500 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:03 pm I'm planning to invest in a set of grill grates for mine at some point.

I've got some but they mostly get used upside down.

unzippy wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 7:04 am

duncs500 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:03 pm I'm planning to invest in a set of grill grates for mine at some point.

I've got some but they mostly get used upside down.

is that to compensate for you being in Australia?

I keep finding myself drawn to buying a Traeger pellet grill/smoker. I really want one but at circa £1k I'm unsure as to whether I want to spend so much.

McSwede wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 10:32 am I keep finding myself drawn to buying a Traeger pellet grill/smoker. I really want one but at circa £1k I'm unsure as to whether I want to spend so much.

I keep watching vids of the Masterbuilt gravity fed charcoal grill/smoker. Looks really versatile

Carlos wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:08 pm

McSwede wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 10:32 am I keep finding myself drawn to buying a Traeger pellet grill/smoker. I really want one but at circa £1k I'm unsure as to whether I want to spend so much.

I keep watching vids of the Masterbuilt gravity fed charcoal grill/smoker. Looks really versatile

Yes. Look like cracking things and even more likely to cook more outdoors with one of these and much easier and controllable for low and slow stuff. Very tempted! If only the wife would stop buggering about with the house for a while

The Traeger D2 Pro 780 arrived today. Easy to assemble, beautifully packaged and of very high quality. Super impressed so far.

Got it fired up, connected to the WiFi and completed the seasoning. Then chucked in some beef cheeks that'd been rubbed for a few hours. Followed a little later by some rubbed ribs and then some potatoes to roast. Will be eating it all very shortly.

It's a beast of a thing and quite large but it's a doddle to use. Can't wait to cook a lot more outdoors!



Garden is like a builders yard!!

McSwede wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 pm connected to the WiFi

Whut?

Was so bloody good to BBQ last night after the soggy greyness off... 2020?

Cheap snags and pork ribs from Lidl were great.

RobYob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 7:26 am

McSwede wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 pm connected to the WiFi

Whut?

Exactly this.

DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:08 am

RobYob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 7:26 am

McSwede wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 pm connected to the WiFi

Whut?

Exactly this.

It's a brave new world boys!

I can control temp or send cooking programs to the grill so it can cook based upon temp, timer or the meat probe. It's brilliant!

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:51 am

DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:08 am

RobYob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 7:26 am

Whut?

Exactly this.

It's a brave new world boys!

I can control temp or send cooking programs to the grill so it can cook based upon temp, timer or the meat probe. It's brilliant!

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:51 am

DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:08 am

RobYob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 7:26 am

Whut?

Exactly this.

It's a brave new world boys!

I can control temp or send cooking programs to the grill so it can cook based upon temp, timer or the meat probe. It's brilliant!

I can sit outside with a beer and not be bothered because I'm "Busy Cooking". Beware of the monster you may have unleased...

I had to get the grinder with a wire wheel attachment to my Webber kettle yesterday as it was in such a shit state. It's come up like new though. Must be a good 10 years old and not a glimmer of rust.

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:57 am

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:51 am

DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 9:08 am

Exactly this.

It's a brave new world boys!

I can control temp or send cooking programs to the grill so it can cook based upon temp, timer or the meat probe. It's brilliant!

What's your address? We're coming for lunch!