charcoal BBQ's
#1
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charcoal BBQ's
Hi All,
As you're all aware, the Brits way of doing a BBQ is usually a burnt offering on a charcoal fired BBQ whereas, Aussies love their gas fired BBQ's.
Personally, I love the taste of charcoaled BBQ's , preferably not burnt and not poisonous though, after a few glasses of wine I really don't give a s***.
On all my travels to OZ I've never seen a charcoaled fired BBQ so, should I bring my one over and will I be able to buy some charcoal for it?
Regards Derren
As you're all aware, the Brits way of doing a BBQ is usually a burnt offering on a charcoal fired BBQ whereas, Aussies love their gas fired BBQ's.
Personally, I love the taste of charcoaled BBQ's , preferably not burnt and not poisonous though, after a few glasses of wine I really don't give a s***.
On all my travels to OZ I've never seen a charcoaled fired BBQ so, should I bring my one over and will I be able to buy some charcoal for it?
Regards Derren
#2
Re: charcoal BBQ's
We bought a charcoal weber over here from big w, I think most barbeque places sell some charcoal ones as well as gas ones, not had any problem getting charcoal or firelighters for it either, the supermarkets all sell them.
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Re: charcoal BBQ's
so lets fire this debate up, pun intended, what's better, gas or charcoal?
Regards Derren
#4
Re: charcoal BBQ's
VOTE GAS
Instant..ish
Bigger/cheaper to run (try filling an aussie sized barbie with charcoal... Cost a bleeding fortune)
Easier to switch off/on
have those neat little chopping boards and wok rings built in...
Have cupboards underneath for keeping yer rolls away from the flies..
Easier to clean
No unecessary heat when you've finished cooking
Instant..ish
Bigger/cheaper to run (try filling an aussie sized barbie with charcoal... Cost a bleeding fortune)
Easier to switch off/on
have those neat little chopping boards and wok rings built in...
Have cupboards underneath for keeping yer rolls away from the flies..
Easier to clean
No unecessary heat when you've finished cooking
#5
Re: charcoal BBQ's
Gas. No question. Bought a Webber Q and it gives a BBQ flavour because of the way it is used. Takes 10 seconds to clean, no dirt no fuss and i can control the temperature with the turn of the knob. Heck, if i want i can buy the little packs of wood chips to put in to give it a woodsmoke flavour
#6
Re: charcoal BBQ's
We brought our charcoal BBQ with us, but have bought a Weber gas BBQ since and it wins hands down. Not noticed any difference in food and it is much cleaner.
#7
Re: charcoal BBQ's
You can buy a Weber gas BBQ with a smoker, you put hickory wood chips in the smoker.
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Re: charcoal BBQ's
Hi All,
As you're all aware, the Brits way of doing a BBQ is usually a burnt offering on a charcoal fired BBQ whereas, Aussies love their gas fired BBQ's.
Personally, I love the taste of charcoaled BBQ's , preferably not burnt and not poisonous though, after a few glasses of wine I really don't give a s***.
On all my travels to OZ I've never seen a charcoaled fired BBQ so, should I bring my one over and will I be able to buy some charcoal for it?
Regards Derren
As you're all aware, the Brits way of doing a BBQ is usually a burnt offering on a charcoal fired BBQ whereas, Aussies love their gas fired BBQ's.
Personally, I love the taste of charcoaled BBQ's , preferably not burnt and not poisonous though, after a few glasses of wine I really don't give a s***.
On all my travels to OZ I've never seen a charcoaled fired BBQ so, should I bring my one over and will I be able to buy some charcoal for it?
Regards Derren
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Re: charcoal BBQ's
Gas is better for daily BBQ use for general quick cooking, which can be quite common to avoid indoor cooking in the hot months.
Charcoal gives a better taste, but takes longer, and not something I would fancy doing every other day.
Some of the gas BBQ ones do have charcoal taste features, but mine is just gas for convenience.
#10
Re: charcoal BBQ's
I use a charcoal Webber. I do have a gas one but the last time I used it was years ago.
#11
Re: charcoal BBQ's
Well i was like heelloooooooooo what is the point of having a Gas BBQ its just a grill for outside.
But am intrigued please someone tell me more of this weber you speak of, how much does it cost for starters would be good
But am intrigued please someone tell me more of this weber you speak of, how much does it cost for starters would be good
#12
Re: charcoal BBQ's
It's great for doing roasts in too, with the lid on.
#13
Re: charcoal BBQ's
Back on topic.
I bought a gas one here. Prefer charcoal but for now the convenience and cost of gas is better.
Could boil water in a few mins when the leccie was off during the flood.
Last edited by Alfresco; Jan 18th 2011 at 9:14 am.
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Re: charcoal BBQ's
Cheers
Steve