Are you ready to BBQ?
So, we have the first rays of sunshine, and the smell of BBQ starts to pervade streets and gardens around the country. And I love a great BBQ. But it has to be a good one. You know, one without incinerated sausages and burnt raw chicken. One like the great BBQ competitions in the US, or at least a backyard version!
Of course the first decision is gas or charcoal. I know the arguments for charcoal and against gas, but there has to be something to be said for being able to crank up the BBQ at a moments notice and be cooking ten minutes later. If you’ve got space, I guess you could have both! We’ve got a fairly basic gas model with a grill section and a griddle, and it can cater quite happily for 8 of us.
If we won the lottery, then of course we’d have a top of the range Weber. Have you seen the Summit S650? I swear I had smaller rooms when I was younger! Six burners,a rotisserie, two work tables and Flavoriser bars, not to mention thermometer, condiment baskets and tool holders. Some serious cooking would go on on this! Or more likely we’ll be having one of their Smokey Joe Barbecues!
If you wanted a mobile version, then I may have spotted the thing over on Lakeland. The Cobb Barbecue Cooking System is apparently set to change outdoor cooking forever. Who knew? Not only can you barbecue on it but also roast, smoke and cook. Food is healthier apparently as it’s kept separate from the charcoal, so you don’t get any burning or fat flare up. Certainly interesting, it would make a great gift for a foodie who is into the latest gadgets.
Got someone who thinks they are a real dab hand at this barbecuing lark? Buy them a copy of Extreme Barbecue: Smokin’ Rigs and 100 Real Good Recipes. They will be amazed, and it’s likely to stimulate even greater ambition for this year’s attempts! So, you’ve got something to grill on, you’ve got some recipes, now I’m going off to think about tracking down stuff to cook on it.
In the meantime, possibly best to get your hands on this. You’ll be amazed at what you left on last summer!
Great BBQ shot by alisdair over on Flickr.
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