Barbeques

I don't know if they're available over there, but the best all-around gas grill in my book is made by Weber out of Chicago, IL.
Weber Grills
I have one of their Genesis series and it works perfectly every time. No lava rocks, just two well-controlled burners that each have a row of little blue flames.
Get the model with the cast iron rack, let it get good and hot first and you'll enjoy steaks, fish, veggies, whatever you like to grill. You can even add a handful of wood chips wrapped in aluminum foil (poke a few holes with a fork) for some smoke flavor. Apple, hickory, mesquite, whatever suits your fancy.
And buy the cover for it so the rain stays off.
Just used mine to grill up some butterfly pork chops for lunch. Delicious.
Enjoy!
David

I've got a big Gas barbecue and I hate it. It works efficiently, cooks food really quickly and takes like i've cooked it under the grill. Its too quick and doesn't taste like barbecued food should.

One word, Diccus-

SMOKE

Seasonings and the right basting oils/sauces can really help too.

Our results are anything but boring.

David

I agree with NaimDropper.....marinate properly and use some kind of use some kind of wood chips....I also have a Weber (similar to this one) but alas it is in Illinois during a scorching summer while I am in Glasgow.....but at least I have the hills to keep me entertained on the weekends....

Cheers

Jim

BriolMaster or OMC.

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Originally posted by PJT:
BriolMaster or OMC.

Make that BROILMASTER duh...

Mick,

I have a Beefeater, which is an Aussie make, but available in the UK (I got mine from Webb's of Wychbold).

It has the metal 'vapourisers' which, instead of the volcanic rocks, allow the juices to be burned and create the smoke which flavours the food. It has a study construction, works very well, and i'm very pleased with it. Cleaning involves (for a lazy bloke like me) turning all the burners on full and leaving the lid down for a few minutes, then light rubbing with a metal brush. I guess if you wanted to you could take the vapourisers out and stick them in the dishwasher - something you're unlikely to do with rocks!

I'd recommend it - great barbeque.

Phil

We have one of these Mick, vey good it is too!



http://www.dawsonsdepartmentstore.co.uk/bbqworld/produc...0&productheader=Q200

Blimey, I followed the link that Jim posted and can't get over the number of models that Weber now make. I recall when all they made was the original Weber Kettle. I've had two Weber Genesis grilles over the last twenty some years. I bought a natural gas version a few years back as I was getting tired of having to refill the propane tank every month or so. I gave our propane model to my brother-in-law who spruced it up the base with a fresh coat of paint, his family continues to get a lot of use out of it.

Mick, I see from Weber's website they sell in the UK. C'mon and buy American, we buy enough of your hi-fi.

Regard,
John

Chaps

I will soon be spending a few weeks in Spain and will almost certainly buy a Webber.

This is the model I expect to go for.

http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q300.aspx

It appears to be pf solid constuction and is on a trolly which is ideal for shifting it around on the sun roof.

I fancy something much bigger for the UK, I am drawn to a big stainless steel jobbie with a couple of gas burners.

We entertain a lot in the summer months and a big bugger is essential.

Regards

Mick

Mick,

You won't go far wrong with a Webber - I considered them alongside the one i eventually chose:

http://www.beefeaterbbq.com/australia/category.asp?id=11

Mine is the discovery 4 burner with hardwood trolley - very nice too. You can get a side burner for it also...

Phil

In the meantime a good tip to get even the most stubborn coal to light quickly (try to use lump wood charcoal for best results), stack the coal in one corner of the barbecue, light the coal and blow over them with a hairdryer - guaranteed results - then spread the coal, cook and enjoy.

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Originally posted by zorba:
, light the coal and blow over them with a hairdryer - guaranteed results -.

Or fan them with a dustpan.

If you have nothing else that will work well but once you try the hairdryer there's no turning back.

I have the small portable gas Weber which cooks fantastically well- food tastes so good on it. Our family of 4 can be fed off it.
I also have the larger Weber kettle barbecue -charcoal one. To light it I use Weber's chimney type lighter and 3 firelighters -has not let me done once, all charcoal barbecuers should have one.
Mand

If I could only barbeque half as good as this guy.