Grilling, Smoking, BBQ, etc. WAYCT (What Are You Cooking Today) Outdoor Edition
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Hi all
Looks like this thread is a little dead. New member here from Manchester, UK.
Fairly recent BBQ enthusiast. Here's my the latest from my Kamado Joe Junior:
It's a mini brisket point at 2.5kg. I know the carving wasnt perfect, but she tasted great.
It's a challenge on the junior, but I needed a grill I could bring inside when I'm done because of where I live.
Tips and suggestions for bbq projects welcomed. I've got three racks of ribs in the deep freezer, but considering some reverse sear tri-tips.
Some other recent (and Ive had this grill a month so go easy) here's some of my initial projects:
Sorry that's pre-wrap, didnt get a pic of the finished product - just devoured it.ad0049f758b7.jpg
Home nandos:
And quarter pounders (smoked 40 minutes then seared):
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You seem to be doing quite well with the junior! Smoking cheese is something I've only done once (because it takes some planning, and I always forget), but it was one of the best things I've ever made. If you're looking for something fun and easy to do, I highly recommend giving cheese smoking a try.
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Thanks @seawolf. Yes it's been going fairly well, everything has been edible and pretty tasty. Got a rack of ribs on at the minute, they were on the big side for the grill so had to fold them a little bit. Yes Ive been considering smoking some cheese, seems fairly easy! Also quite fancy home curing and hot smoking some bacon. Projects next month will be beef ribs and pulled pork
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@Chap - @Madame Buttonfly bought me a Big Green Egg for my birthday :-). We'll be away for my birthday, so she gave it to me early
Now, I can Dutch Oven two loaves at the same time….
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OK, I wasn't generous enough to get him the Big Green Egg barbecue, but he wanted a dutch oven for his bread making, so that's what he got (and I gave it to him early as he plans to bake again on Saturday)
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Very nice..
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New fire pit/grill. Seared some shrimp on the edge and grilled short ribs on the fire. Not bad for the first try.
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Hey everybody, I don't know how I missed this topic but I not surprised that it exists. This forum seems to be filled with likeminded people.
Let me give you a small intro into how I fell in love with BBQ.
About 6y ago my wife and I where in the market for a house, the main focus for me was one with a garage (to store my motorcycle). The main focus for my wife however was a garden. We ended up buying a house with a big garden but no garage. I said ok, but I want a good bbq as compensation. Long story short, I got to grilling (on an Oklahoma) and 4y later, after our second child was born, I sold my motorcycle and started a small company called Lucifer bbq.
The main focus for me is to educate people and help them cook better and more meals on their bbq. Doesn't matter what you have, if ever you feel like you are stuck, I might be able to help and teach you a few techniques that can change the way you view BBQ as a concept. I also do catering to help spread the good word and pay some bills (thank you very much Corona - also fuck you 2020)
I have grilled on most all types and brands of Offset smokers, kamado's and kettles and have even given some workshops on gas grills. I'm not sponsored by any brand and always try and give my own, honest opinion. Also feel free to hit me up if you are looking to upgrade your bbq and want some advice.
Here is a picture of me with my baby. I'll try not to spam you with pictures because I fire her up about 2-3 times a week :). If anybody wants, you can follow me on Instagram or facebook: lucifer.bbq.
Cheers!
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@scarfmace - Can you tell us more about your grill?
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@JDelage Sure!
It's a Blaze Kamado, made out of cast aluminum. The walls are 3cm thick which gives off the same insulation and heat retention then a typical ceramic kamado but with the benefit of being able to withstand a fall and being about 40% lighter. (it weighs about 70kg so easy enough to carry with 2 people)
It is al little more expensive then a Big Green Egg of the same size (the blaze has 20" size grill vs the BGE XL 24") but the build quality is out of this world. the grates themselves are massive and can take anything you throw at them. There is also a lifelong warranty on everything, not just the shells, but the grates and even the thermometer. Every accessory is bolt on and can easily be removed.
The main reasons I bought it was the build quality, its really over engineered and from that perspective, a real thing of beauty.
The biggest downsides are that its hotter to the touch then a typical ceramic grill, which makes it more dangerous for small children. also the top vent is build into the dome, so you can't replace it with an aftermarket one. The bottom vent has a different shape than all other kamado's so It's not as easy to add a temp controller (Not that you have to of course).
To be honest, I can go on and on about the blaze and why I picked it. I have worked on all types of BGE, KJ, Primo and none of them are bad bbq's, it all depends on the use. If you are interested in buying one and want some specific info, let me know!
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@scarfmace you have any experience with blaze gas grills? They also look outstanding.
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Yea I do, they are very hard to find in Europe but I've seen a couple, they are solid as a tank.
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Yes sir, I have done all of those things and more on mine.
Basically the kamado (any kamado) is a really well insulated kettle bbq with additional space between the grill and the charcoal. This added space permits you to add what is usually called a heat deflector. This heat deflector renders your entire grill surface indirect as it bends the rising heat and forces it to the walls of the kamado. The Blaze works a little different in that the heat deflector is a 4-1 plate and not only designed to deflect the heat, but one that can also be used as a pizza stone and a surface for baking eggs etc.
Couldn't resist: here is a picture of 3 Saint-Louis cut ribbs (each about 1.5kg)
