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dollface May 31st 2012 9:42 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10093657)
I only say it because I think the grills inside are cast iron. Which is great for retaining the heat but it rusts like ****. Of course that might be exacerbated by the sea. But still, after numerous bbqs over the years I think the Broil King is an excellent make for the price. I like the charcoal ones as its like having a campfire but who be arsed to do that very often?

Aren't the charcoal burny bits on the food a carcinogen?

London Mike May 31st 2012 9:53 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by dollface (Post 10093531)
Weber or Napoleon?


Gearing toward Weber.....................

Weber, hands-down

dollface May 31st 2012 9:55 am

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Originally Posted by London Mike (Post 10093680)
Weber, hands-down

Any reason why? thanks.

Oink May 31st 2012 9:57 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by dollface (Post 10093664)
Aren't the charcoal burny bits on the food a carcinogen?

Don't know. I was talking about bbq's that use charcoal as fuel but as I said, not only can't I be arsed but our strata council won't allow them.

Auld Yin May 31st 2012 10:01 am

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Originally Posted by dollface (Post 10093531)
Weber or Napoleon?


Gearing toward Weber.....................

I think they're both very good. I have a natural gas Napoleon bought 5 years ago. There's no sign of rust, outside or inside. Has a rotisserie which is great and will handle a 15lb roast or 2x5lb chickens. It is, by far, the best BBQ I've had.

Novocastrian May 31st 2012 10:09 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10093657)
I like the charcoal ones as its like having a campfire but who be arsed to do that very often?

I use a charcoal kettle grill in France. It is a lot more trouble, but I have a lot more time on my hands, so it sort of balances out.

It takes several ample glasses of martini rosso on the rocks with slices of lemon to get it ready.

Oink May 31st 2012 10:14 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10093709)
I use a charcoal kettle grill in France. It is a lot more trouble, but I have a lot more time on my hands, so it sort of balances out.

It takes several ample glasses of martini rosso on the rocks with slices of lemon to get it ready.

That's one of the benefits of a charchol grill. I lived on the Connecticut side of Long Island Sound for a year and it was delightful lighting the grill after work and sinking few beers while it matured to the cooking stage. Apparently, you have to wait for the coals to turn white before you put the food on. ;)

Novocastrian May 31st 2012 10:24 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10093718)
That's one of the benefits of a charchol grill. I lived on the Connecticut side of Long Island Sound for a year and it was delightful lighting the grill after work and sinking few beers while it matured to the cooking stage. Apparently, you have to wait for the coals to turn white before you put the food on. ;)

I heart your typo. A perfect contraction of charcoal and alcohol.

Miss Clinique May 31st 2012 10:50 am

Re: BBQ Help please!
 
Weber. Ours has been out doors for 3 years now, looks as good as new.

Bring some steak over for a test drive. ;)

el_richo May 31st 2012 1:23 pm

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10093624)
How the heck do you cook your veggies on that thing?

Oil, and then straight on the grill. Sorted :thumbup:

Novocastrian May 31st 2012 1:44 pm

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 10093962)
Oil, and then straight on the grill. Sorted :thumbup:

Well I'm glad. I use the upper rack for the veggies (wrapped in Alufoil). That BBQ doesn't have one.

mandymoochops May 31st 2012 2:53 pm

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We have a Napoleon (Ted Reader signiature series - its got a funky red lid) bought from crappy tire a couple of years ago during an end of season clearance and got a smoking deal.

It cooks food well when someone else is using it, it burns food when I use it. So I don't use it that much - thats about all I can tell you :confused: It looks pretty though :thumbup:

el_richo May 31st 2012 3:26 pm

Re: BBQ Help please!
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10093976)
Well I'm glad. I use the upper rack for the veggies (wrapped in Alufoil). That BBQ doesn't have one.

Oh Crikey no. I always put the straight on the grill for a few minutes. Lovely. It's great for asparagus and courgette especially. Just a dab of oil and away you go :)

dbd33 May 31st 2012 10:32 pm

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Traeger, innit, the serious brand. Otherwise any sort of charcoal grill will work, cheap kettle ones are probably the best value.

Secam May 31st 2012 11:45 pm

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Weber. The reason being that you can easily purchase parts. I believe that there is also a five year warranty on parts. Within five years if something goes wrong, simply phone them up an they'll send you the replacement part at no charge. As a result these things can last for 20+ years. Mine is going on 13. Replaced the flavour bars twice and the igniter once.

Perhaps an even bigger reason is that they assemble easily. Anyone who has spent four hours putting together a made in China barbecue will appreciate this.


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