Charbroil Big Easy BBQ

[Contigo]

Won't cook with Gas so for me it is smoker and ceramic BBQ from Aldi. Also got a mini from Lidl. The BEST food ever and do pizza's too.

Lidl mini

 

[CatmanV2]

Won't cook with Gas so for me it is smoker and ceramic BBQ from Aldi. Also got a mini from Lidl. The BEST food ever and do pizza's too.

Lidl mini

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Neat. How much?

C

 

[Trev Latter]

Those ceramics from Aldi/Lidl are great value for money. Not heard anyone complain about the quality either.

 

[dickygrace]

Had a ceramic one, better but nowhere near as easy. I’ve bought the gas one today, bring it on.....

 

[linescanner]

I think Chris beat me to it to send out rub recipes etc, but if anyone else wants them, just shout and I'll send them over.

Yes please

 

[Trev Latter]

Yes please

Check your mail

 

[lozcb]

Won't cook with Gas so for me it is smoker and ceramic BBQ from Aldi. Also got a mini from Lidl. The BEST food ever and do pizza's too.

Lidl mini

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Can i ask why wont cook with gas ..........................is it an eco greta thing

 

[CatmanV2]

Beer can chicken is always a winner. Coat in herbs and spices of choice, open can of beer and ram it up it’s chuff. I like to cook mine on lowest heat. Always comes out very moist.

How long, typically?

C

 

[Scaf]

Can i ask why wont cook with gas ..........................is it an eco greta thing

For me, a charcoal BBQ is what gives you the true smokey BBQ flavour, a gas BBQ is “just cooking outside” very sociable and convenient, but you can’t beat charcoal.

 

[CatmanV2]

For me, a charcoal BBQ is what gives you the true smokey BBQ flavour, a gas BBQ is “just cooking outside” very sociable and convenient, but you can’t beat charcoal.

There is something missing from the gas, this is true. It's @Felonious Crud's fault!

C

 

[Trev Latter]

For me, a charcoal BBQ is what gives you the true smokey BBQ flavour, a gas BBQ is “just cooking outside” very sociable and convenient, but you can’t beat charcoal.

You can get a decent smoke flavour on a gas bbq. A pellet tube is one way and considerably more effective than wood chips in a foil pouch. They’re also quite good for temperature control. That said, I can’t remember the last time I used our gas bbq. It must be four or five years at least.

Interestingly, since I’ve bought the big offset which uses wood only, I’ve noticed a big difference in the quality of smoke flavour compared to using wood chips/pellets/chunks with charcoal. The quality of the charcoal makes a huge difference too. A lot of the cheaper rubbish has a strong chemical smell when burning. Coco shell briquettes are very good as long as you add some wood chips or chunks for smoke. They burn really hot and last well. Best I’ve tried in those are the Pro Q brand, who also make excellent smokers.

 

[lozcb]

For me, a charcoal BBQ is what gives you the true smokey BBQ flavour, a gas BBQ is “just cooking outside” very sociable and convenient, but you can’t beat charcoal.

Thank god for that , i was exteremely worried about you for a while , but you do know about the carcinogens associated with charcoal dont you ,

 

[Scaf]

Thank god for that , i was exteremely worried about you for a while , but you do know about the carcinogens associated with charcoal dont you ,

Yep, but in this world you can’t avoid them, so best embrace them

 

[lozcb]

Only joshing , but it is true , its been said its one of the main reasons above hygeine why african life expectancy is so much lower than in the west

 

[Felonious Crud]

There is something missing from the gas, this is true. It's @Felonious Crud's fault!

C

We've always had charcoals bbqs before, but the smoker on this one does provide a delicious, well, smokiness. Besides, gas is so easy, and not having to dodge the smoke has definite upsides. This one’s getting far more use than any predecessor.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Only joshing , but it is true , its been said its one of the main reasons above hygeine why african life expectancy is so much lower than in the west

I would have thought famine, wars and general poverty but cooking with wood, who's have thunk it.

 

[midlifecrisis]

We've always had charcoals bbqs before, but the smoker on this one does provide a delicious, well, smokiness. Besides, gas is so easy, and not having to dodge the smoke has definite upsides. This one’s getting far more use than any predecessor.

BBQ smokiness is manliness. Gas is for vegans.

 

[CatmanV2]

Only joshing , but it is true , its been said its one of the main reasons above hygeine why african life expectancy is so much lower than in the west

I thought that was more from the smoke of the cooking fires due to poor ventilation? But not really something I've studied!

C

 

[CatmanV2]

We've always had charcoals bbqs before, but the smoker on this one does provide a delicious, well, smokiness. Besides, gas is so easy, and not having to dodge the smoke has definite upsides. This one’s getting far more use than any predecessor.

And this is the thing. We use our Weber basically every day. You get an element of grill flavour due to the intense temperature, and the fat vapourising on the bars.

PS have you got that BT thermometer yet?

C

 

[Felonious Crud]

I would have thought famine, wars and general poverty but cooking with wood, who's have thunk it.

It’s the truth. Also high rates of cancer in unventilated Asian kitchens with lots of high-temperature frying going on. Outdoor cooking on gas, baby, it’s the healthy alternative to death.

SM, bringing you lifestyle tips since 1971. Or something.