I keep coming back to the small metal chimney for a starter. You wad up 2 sheets of newspaper and stuff them in the bottom. 20-30 minutes later you have a nice little fire. Much better than using starters involving chemicals or those electric elements. Cheap, too!
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That smell is very hard to remove. Water/enzyme treatments can help, but mostly several hours hanging outside in the breeze is best.
Winter has been so long where I live. Probably the worst in my life and it still doesn't want to leave. BUT, I decided I was done with my old bbq and decided I needed a new one (and the old one was barely working last year anyway). Also, I really wanted to try a charcoal bbq.
So I bought a very nice weber charcoal bbq (the basic one with the bucket). I only used it once yet because it's still so damn cold (used it while it was snowing hehe), but damn it taste good. Main problem is that my coat now smells good bbq smoke, but I won't complain to carry this nice perfume everywhere I go!
So, anyone else has a charcoal bbq and enjoys it? I am now dreaming of all the good things I want to try, slow cooking/smoking included!
That excitement!
P.S.: It's the first time in my life I experiment a real charcoal bbq, always had a gaz one since I was young.
Winter has been so long where I live. Probably the worst in my life and it still doesn't want to leave. BUT, I decided I was done with my old bbq and decided I needed a new one (and the old one was barely working last year anyway). Also, I really wanted to try a charcoal bbq.
So I bought a very nice weber charcoal bbq (the basic one with the bucket). I only used it once yet because it's still so damn cold (used it while it was snowing hehe), but damn it taste good. Main problem is that my coat now smells good bbq smoke, but I won't complain to carry this nice perfume everywhere I go!
So, anyone else has a charcoal bbq and enjoys it? I am now dreaming of all the good things I want to try, slow cooking/smoking included!
That excitement!
P.S.: It's the first time in my life I experiment a real charcoal bbq, always had a gaz one since I was young.
I've been a gas nazi for as long as I can remember. Never owned one and never will. Not even the super convenient portable ones. Ill bring a bag of match lite and burn it all! IMHO... one of the greatest things about cooking outside on the grill is the relaxation that comes from it. To get away from the daily hustle for 45 minutes to an hour, sit outside (even if its snowing) and enjoy a nice beer or bourbon. On a side note, if you ever plan to smoke any meats, which I highly recommend... Do yourself a favor and ignore all of the cheap (~$200.00) charcoal grills with the "wood box" attached to the side. With that in mind I have read somewhere though that there is a specific Weber grill that does a decent job at smoking meat. Anyway... I made the mistake of thinking all BBQ smoker grills were equal when I bought my Brinkmann and after only a few smoking sessions it needed to be repainted. A good grill should last many years so if your gonna spend 200 on something, just wait it out and get a good one.
As for the experience of smoking meat. <3 . Just remember to pace yourself if you're a drinker. :p
Hello Heart disease..
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Hello Heart disease..
We meet again..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
combustion gases
Hello Heart disease..
We meet again.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif) (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
I somewhat worry about the "fumes".. all them combustion gases enveloping "wet" food..
As delicious as they may be...
Hello Heart disease..
We meet again.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif) (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
I somewhat worry about the "fumes".. all them combustion gases enveloping "wet" food..
As delicious as they may be...
1. We all got to die from something.
2. It's wood fumes, not super toxic stuff fumes.
3. It's probably way better to eat salmon cooked on the bbq with some fumes than eating a ramen bowl filled which is made of food that contains nothing but carbs and salt...
Hello Heart disease..
We meet again.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif) (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
I somewhat worry about the "fumes".. all them combustion gases enveloping "wet" food..
As delicious as they may be...
1. We all got to die from something.
2. It's wood fumes, not super toxic stuff fumes.
3. It's probably way better to eat salmon cooked on the bbq with some fumes than eating a ramen bowl filled which is made of food that contains nothing but carbs and salt...
I know, just illustrating the main "conceptual" hurdle I have on the subject with regards to direct heat..
Perhaps pan-fry is a good enough alternative?Show Image(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)
Hello Heart disease..
We meet again.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif) (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
I somewhat worry about the "fumes".. all them combustion gases enveloping "wet" food..
As delicious as they may be...
1. We all got to die from something.
2. It's wood fumes, not super toxic stuff fumes.
3. It's probably way better to eat salmon cooked on the bbq with some fumes than eating a ramen bowl filled which is made of food that contains nothing but carbs and salt...
I know, just illustrating the main "conceptual" hurdle I have on the subject with regards to direct heat..
Perhaps pan-fry is a good enough alternative?Show Image(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)
I was actually curious on this after tp mentioned that. Turns out that grilling meat actually causes carcinogenic compounds to stick to the meat. These compounds cone from fats and oils coming in contact with the hot charcoal. However, these compounds also form with any cooking method over ~500°.
Plus the concentration levels are low enough, that chances are, you are at a higher cancer risk due to enviromental pollution in any moderately sized metropolitan area.
Not an expert but my 2 cents, and it won't slow my grilling down at all.
Is that 500 C or F
Hello Heart disease..
We meet again.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif) (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_111_.gif)
Tsss, you can cook healthy on the bbq. It just doesn't happen very often hehe. But cooking fish and vegetables on the bbq can be very nice too! And chicken. There's no obligation to only cook red meat on the bbq!
I somewhat worry about the "fumes".. all them combustion gases enveloping "wet" food..
As delicious as they may be...
1. We all got to die from something.
2. It's wood fumes, not super toxic stuff fumes.
3. It's probably way better to eat salmon cooked on the bbq with some fumes than eating a ramen bowl filled which is made of food that contains nothing but carbs and salt...
I know, just illustrating the main "conceptual" hurdle I have on the subject with regards to direct heat..
Perhaps pan-fry is a good enough alternative?Show Image(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)
I was actually curious on this after tp mentioned that. Turns out that grilling meat actually causes carcinogenic compounds to stick to the meat. These compounds cone from fats and oils coming in contact with the hot charcoal. However, these compounds also form with any cooking method over ~500�.
Plus the concentration levels are low enough, that chances are, you are at a higher cancer risk due to enviromental pollution in any moderately sized metropolitan area.
Not an expert but my 2 cents, and it won't slow my grilling down at all.
I am pretty sure many cooking methods are bad. All the non-sticky pans that are not ceramic use a coating that is bad. Also, while I like bbq, I don't use it very often, like max once a week during summer usually, but it should be more frequent this year 8)
you know what? bbq is for pussiesShow Image(http://cs7062.vk.me/c540107/v540107039/13071/F0pZkgSzfa4.jpg)
I smoked some salmon.[attachimg=1]
I smoked some salmon.
I smoked some salmon.
How did you get that little paper around it, and keep it lit?
Seriously, though, smoked salmon is not even remotely barbeque.
I smoked some salmon.
How did you get that little paper around it, and keep it lit?
Seriously, though, smoked salmon is not even remotely barbeque.
Language is funny. Here in Texas, "barbecue" is smoked beef brisket. That thing you cook your meat on is a "grill." And a backyard party featuring grilled meats is a "cookout."
Language is funny. Here in Texas, "barbecue" is smoked beef brisket. That thing you cook your meat on is a "grill." And a backyard party featuring grilled meats is a "cookout."
There is considerable debate over what constitutes a "barbeque sauce" and/or "barbeque rub" but most sauces do not qualify.
There is considerable debate over what constitutes a "barbeque sauce" and/or "barbeque rub" but most sauces do not qualify.
Mustard vs Tomato vs Vinegar?
Mustard vs Tomato vs Vinegar?