Is a gas BBQ cheating? - Page 4

lostkat · 12-06-2009, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

Kate = best cooking partner EVER!

Oh why thank you *curtsey*

Will · 12-06-2009, 16:17

You'd be my best bedroom partner too and you know it

Pumpkinstew · 12-06-2009, 16:26

There's nowt wrong with gas.
The blue flame only heats the pumice stones which re-radiate the heat up to the food. This is the same as cooking using the hot coals of a charcoal barbie.

I'd only ever cook steaks using a flame, everything else I'd do using hot coals with the occaisional little flame as the fat burns off.

Pheebs · 12-06-2009, 17:11

I've had a think.

It takes a while to process things nowadays, so excuse the delay.

But.

My proper proper conclusion is that my definition of a BBQ is a dedicated period of time (normally an early evening event) whereby I get out the veg and meat and all sorts and spend time preparing kebabs and things generally in the sun, with friends and a drink in my hand. Picky manly handles the coals and fire and as it heats up we drink and chatter and enjoy the sun and have starter nibbles and what not.

THEN.

We put the fud on the BBQ and cook it over the next hour or so, constantly nomming food on and off the BBQ until the embers start dying out slightly and it's marshmellow roasting time.

To me... you canny do that so well with a gas BBQ thing. It's just an out door hob. If I wanted to stand over my stove indoors and cook I would but I don't, I want coaly goodness and the smell and aromas of rosemary I've chucked in the coals and sometimes a burning sausage which has dropped through the grill and is rendered irretrievable.

A BBQ is not supposed to be supremely "easy" work but it's "enjoyable" and sometimes "challenging". You have to get it right and if you don't it's charcoaled and good anyway.

You canny achieve that with a Gas BBQ... so to me... Gas fails!

lostkat · 12-06-2009, 17:21

Well said that Pheebs!

Nutcase · 12-06-2009, 17:21

BBQ = Charcoal. End of

But the best I've ever tasted by far is saussies, bacon and eggs cooked on a shovel in the firebox of a steam engine.

Wow.

That is all

Glaucus · 12-06-2009, 17:50

perfect post Pheebs

Psymonkee · 12-06-2009, 18:44

Then it is decided

BBQ to be purchased tomorrow, pics and stuff to follow

36 burgers so far....just a few more should do it

Thanks for the advices

Will · 12-06-2009, 20:12

Nice one Clare

cheets · 12-06-2009, 20:13

Yes and I don't find cooking for 10+ people appealing.

Most I have cooked for was 8.

You might as well cook the meat in the oven and bang it on a BBQ for 4 mins for that authentic taste. I do this for Chicken thighs and legs.

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12-06-2009, 16:17	#32
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12-06-2009, 16:26	#33
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	There's nowt wrong with gas. The blue flame only heats the pumice stones which re-radiate the heat up to the food. This is the same as cooking using the hot coals of a charcoal barbie. I'd only ever cook steaks using a flame, everything else I'd do using hot coals with the occaisional little flame as the fat burns off. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.

12-06-2009, 17:11	#34
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I've had a think. It takes a while to process things nowadays, so excuse the delay. But. My proper proper conclusion is that my definition of a BBQ is a dedicated period of time (normally an early evening event) whereby I get out the veg and meat and all sorts and spend time preparing kebabs and things generally in the sun, with friends and a drink in my hand. Picky manly handles the coals and fire and as it heats up we drink and chatter and enjoy the sun and have starter nibbles and what not. THEN. We put the fud on the BBQ and cook it over the next hour or so, constantly nomming food on and off the BBQ until the embers start dying out slightly and it's marshmellow roasting time. To me... you canny do that so well with a gas BBQ thing. It's just an out door hob. If I wanted to stand over my stove indoors and cook I would but I don't, I want coaly goodness and the smell and aromas of rosemary I've chucked in the coals and sometimes a burning sausage which has dropped through the grill and is rendered irretrievable. A BBQ is not supposed to be supremely "easy" work but it's "enjoyable" and sometimes "challenging". You have to get it right and if you don't it's charcoaled and good anyway. You canny achieve that with a Gas BBQ... so to me... Gas fails! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

12-06-2009, 17:21	#35
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well said that Pheebs! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

12-06-2009, 17:21	#36
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	BBQ = Charcoal. End of But the best I've ever tasted by far is saussies, bacon and eggs cooked on a shovel in the firebox of a steam engine. Wow. That is all

12-06-2009, 17:50	#37
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	perfect post Pheebs __________________

12-06-2009, 18:44	#38
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Then it is decided BBQ to be purchased tomorrow, pics and stuff to follow 36 burgers so far....just a few more should do it Thanks for the advices __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

12-06-2009, 20:12	#39
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Nice one Clare __________________ *No No!*

12-06-2009, 20:13	#40
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	Yes and I don't find cooking for 10+ people appealing. Most I have cooked for was 8. You might as well cook the meat in the oven and bang it on a BBQ for 4 mins for that authentic taste. I do this for Chicken thighs and legs.