My beautiful Weber!
Well done indeed, tartare - a sound move to give your satanic-fuelled device a thorough service. Unlike this unhappy event which happened nearby a few days ago:
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to be safe while cooking outdoors after a barbecue burst into flames.
The fire, which happened in the back garden of a house in Woodstock on Sunday, started when a hose connected to the gas cylinder ignited.
The barbecue was more then 10 years old and was being used for the first time this year.
The cylinder was removed and left to vent. The fire service is urging people to be mindful of old cooking equipment.
It said on Facebook: "Always visually inspect them for any damaged hose lines along with keeping it clean and fat free. Enjoy the sunshine and be safe."
The fire, which happened in the back garden of a house in Woodstock on Sunday, started when a hose connected to the gas cylinder ignited.
The barbecue was more then 10 years old and was being used for the first time this year.
The cylinder was removed and left to vent. The fire service is urging people to be mindful of old cooking equipment.
It said on Facebook: "Always visually inspect them for any damaged hose lines along with keeping it clean and fat free. Enjoy the sunshine and be safe."
Can I be the first for 2022? Surely someone has beaten me to it! Well, as BEagle would say, the weather-guessers have got it right. It’s feeling distinctly spring like and the faithful black orb from Sigonella NX is fired up awaiting some Chiltern beef and bacon burgers (first try), some Buckinghamshire sausages and some free range jerk seasoned chicken. Hope everyone is having a good weekend (even if the rugby results left some a little put out).
I am looking at rolling the beast out of its winter home into its summer residence tomorrow. It will make getting the car in and out of the garage a bit easier too. I like to start the season with an inaugural joint, leg of lamb on home grown rosemary is a favourite, that or a chicken stuffed with fresh herbs.
All, following a lengthy period of "not feeling quite right about myself" I am proud to announce I have transitioned. The new Weber is GAS! I have kept the large charcoal orb and Smokey Joe as I am not quite ready to let go yet. I ask you respect my decision and do not cast doubt on my parentage or criticise my lifestyle choice.
Thank you.
Roland, the gas has been lit twice in the last 2 weeks as I needed to gain confidence before letting my wider family know about my decision.
Thank you.
Roland, the gas has been lit twice in the last 2 weeks as I needed to gain confidence before letting my wider family know about my decision.
Sittingstress
How nice to see some sanity in this crazy world we now seem to occupy.
We suffer from this "Black Orb" Fraternity every year, as if BBQ'inq is simply a summer event to be excited about in the Spring..
I have been Weber'ing with gas for over 40 years, and BBQ throughout the winter when the "Black Orb" brigade are hiding in their garages.
Welcome to the sensible brigade - and enjoy your newfound freedom!
We suffer from this "Black Orb" Fraternity every year, as if BBQ'inq is simply a summer event to be excited about in the Spring..
I have been Weber'ing with gas for over 40 years, and BBQ throughout the winter when the "Black Orb" brigade are hiding in their garages.
Welcome to the sensible brigade - and enjoy your newfound freedom!
That's perhaps my favorite aspect of grilling with gas - thanks to it's quick and easy operation I can use it pretty much year around. I grilled some chicken thighs last night even though it was pouring rain - thanks to my covered deck both I and the grill stayed dry and thanks my gas Weber I didn't have to spend much time outside in the cold.
Oh, and the chicken was delish
Oh, and the chicken was delish
I have done the Christmas roast in the black orb in Germany when we found out a German oven will not take the offence against nature that is the British (and American?) turkey. It was one of the traditions at Elmpt, cooking Christmas dinner on the balcony of the flats. I subsequently did it at Wyton in a fit of nostalgia and the urge not to have to clean the oven.
Regarding BBQ, we are AC/DC ............ big RED Weber from the PX c. 1994, and an almost as old cheapo gas with rotisserie added. And in uncertain times, the gas jobby, with a nearly full big cylinder, and a full spare, ensures that we can have hot food, if necessary cooked in the workshop with door open. And enough candles to satisfy a survivalist.
Next week may well see BBQ the first.
I think we may be standing by for incoming on the thread though .........................
Next week may well see BBQ the first.
I think we may be standing by for incoming on the thread though .........................
How nice to see some sanity in this crazy world we now seem to occupy.
We suffer from this "Black Orb" Fraternity every year, as if BBQ'inq is simply a summer event to be excited about in the Spring..
I have been Weber'ing with gas for over 40 years, and BBQ throughout the winter when the "Black Orb" brigade are hiding in their garages.
Welcome to the sensible brigade - and enjoy your newfound freedom!
We suffer from this "Black Orb" Fraternity every year, as if BBQ'inq is simply a summer event to be excited about in the Spring..
I have been Weber'ing with gas for over 40 years, and BBQ throughout the winter when the "Black Orb" brigade are hiding in their garages.
Welcome to the sensible brigade - and enjoy your newfound freedom!
Of course Christmas is different ................. charcoal// turkey = sublime. Many of us caught the bug in RAFG, partly oven sizes, partly poor gas pressure on the day. A fair number of streets made a thing about it. All our extended family treat the turkey thus even to this present.
Anyone had a barbeque this week? Goodness me, at the mo, in the southern half of the UK, you could leave your chosen barbeque food outside in the sun and it would be halfway cooked in 30 minutes! No need to light up your Weber. 😵💫
I know the UK is renowned for folk moaning about not getting enough sunshine and warmth, but does anyone know where the thermostat for the sun is? Could you please dial it down a wee bit? Thank you.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...ose-going-get/
I know the UK is renowned for folk moaning about not getting enough sunshine and warmth, but does anyone know where the thermostat for the sun is? Could you please dial it down a wee bit? Thank you.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...ose-going-get/
There are those on this thread who believe it come's from another orifice.
We had planned a BBQ for Sunday, postponed twice ...... we maintain 10 deg c. difference cooler inside/ outside, and the dining room [how old-fashioned] is coolest room in the house.
We had planned a BBQ for Sunday, postponed twice ...... we maintain 10 deg c. difference cooler inside/ outside, and the dining room [how old-fashioned] is coolest room in the house.
So are you Brits reconsidering your position that Air Conditioning is for wimps?
Yes, 104F (40C) is damn hot. There are large parts of the US where it gets that hot every summer - often for weeks at a time. Where I was growing up in Colorado, the all-time record high was 105F for a long time. But we matched the record several times every summer (I understand it has now been broken).
Yes, 104F (40C) is damn hot. There are large parts of the US where it gets that hot every summer - often for weeks at a time. Where I was growing up in Colorado, the all-time record high was 105F for a long time. But we matched the record several times every summer (I understand it has now been broken).
So are you Brits reconsidering your position that Air Conditioning is for wimps?
Yes, 104F (40C) is damn hot. There are large parts of the US where it gets that hot every summer - often for weeks at a time. Where I was growing up in Colorado, the all-time record high was 105F for a long time. But we matched the record several times every summer (I understand it has now been broken).
Yes, 104F (40C) is damn hot. There are large parts of the US where it gets that hot every summer - often for weeks at a time. Where I was growing up in Colorado, the all-time record high was 105F for a long time. But we matched the record several times every summer (I understand it has now been broken).
Weber BBQ Grills are old hat these days....really old hat.
I am taking delivery of a new Wood Pellet fired Grill Smoker....with all the Bells and Whistles....plug it in, fill the hopper with pellets, set the temperature you want...what mode you want...when the temp is reached...insert the meat complete with temperature probes....use the Phone App to control it and watch it do its thing.
Wind blows, rain falls, snow blows....the desired Temp is maintained.....works from 180-700 Degrees F. If it is half as good as the reviews there are going to be some finely smoked meats, fish, and oysters and the odd chicken, turkey, and Venison. Photos to follow after it is up and running. Merry Christmas to me!
I am taking delivery of a new Wood Pellet fired Grill Smoker....with all the Bells and Whistles....plug it in, fill the hopper with pellets, set the temperature you want...what mode you want...when the temp is reached...insert the meat complete with temperature probes....use the Phone App to control it and watch it do its thing.
Wind blows, rain falls, snow blows....the desired Temp is maintained.....works from 180-700 Degrees F. If it is half as good as the reviews there are going to be some finely smoked meats, fish, and oysters and the odd chicken, turkey, and Venison. Photos to follow after it is up and running. Merry Christmas to me!
Weber BBQ Grills are old hat these days....really old hat.
I am taking delivery of a new Wood Pellet fired Grill Smoker....with all the Bells and Whistles....plug it in, fill the hopper with pellets, set the temperature you want...what mode you want...when the temp is reached...insert the meat complete with temperature probes....use the Phone App to control it and watch it do its thing.
Wind blows, rain falls, snow blows....the desired Temp is maintained.....works from 180-700 Degrees F. If it is half as good as the reviews there are going to be some finely smoked meats, fish, and oysters and the odd chicken, turkey, and Venison. Photos to follow after it is up and running. Merry Christmas to me!
I am taking delivery of a new Wood Pellet fired Grill Smoker....with all the Bells and Whistles....plug it in, fill the hopper with pellets, set the temperature you want...what mode you want...when the temp is reached...insert the meat complete with temperature probes....use the Phone App to control it and watch it do its thing.
Wind blows, rain falls, snow blows....the desired Temp is maintained.....works from 180-700 Degrees F. If it is half as good as the reviews there are going to be some finely smoked meats, fish, and oysters and the odd chicken, turkey, and Venison. Photos to follow after it is up and running. Merry Christmas to me!
But for those oldies among us who have used the Weber grill for decades, the flavor the charcoal imparts is still the best. In particular, when cooking with direct heat, you can’t beat the Weber. Even with indirect heat smoking, I get best smoky flavor from the Weber.
But the pellet grill is convenient and gives much more precise and trouble-free control, especially when doing an extended slow smoking.
Well, as the weather-guessers have alleged a few days of decent Wx in the UK, 'tis surely time to take a break from all the serious threads on PPRuNe and to think of more simple and enjoyable silliness?
My black orb was awakened from its hibernation at the back of the Teutonic Tourer's concrete cave last week and will soon be pressed into proper charcoal beast-braaing once again!
My black orb was awakened from its hibernation at the back of the Teutonic Tourer's concrete cave last week and will soon be pressed into proper charcoal beast-braaing once again!
How sad that it has taken until now for the Black Orb Dinosaurs to emerge from their chilly man-caves and finally see life.
Those with any sense and non-Russian-gas BBQs will, like me, have been enjoying properly grilled food without having to wait for the tricky British weather to decide if it is safe to cook outdoors.
Go gas and save yourself the trauma that the charcoal brigade seem to suffer - and remind us of their difficulty - every year!
Those with any sense and non-Russian-gas BBQs will, like me, have been enjoying properly grilled food without having to wait for the tricky British weather to decide if it is safe to cook outdoors.
Go gas and save yourself the trauma that the charcoal brigade seem to suffer - and remind us of their difficulty - every year!