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I should have lit the Junior tonight, not quite got enough space on the normal Joe, Junior has got a snazzy new silver hat to match his big brother too!
Good spot! I've got one but the son in law has just ordered oneOriginally Posted by Middo
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I should have lit the Junior tonight, not quite got enough space on the normal Joe, Junior has got a snazzy new silver hat to match his big brother too!
Love a Padron pepper
Rice precooked and just reheated?
Yeah, rice cooked in the rice cooker then added to the pan in which cauliflower and sauerkraut and a bit of oil have been cooking for ten or so minutes, cook it for another ten or so minutes, not so much reheating as twice cooking.
First crack at shawarma with the rotisserie
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Looking good. Are you indirect with the charcoal at both sides, or across the bottom? I cannot make it out properly in the photo.
Hoping to get a rotisserie after the 25th when they start shipping again.
I just banked it to one side for the main cook, about an hour. Then finished off with hotter coals piled up underneath to get extra crispy bits.
Peppers and chillis roasted in the coals for the sauce.
Very good, may have to give the roasting that way a try also.
Thanks
I holding out for a decent price charcoal/ash basket (Ł80 is a bit steep). The divider should bake banking the coals easier and keep better airflow for roasting some other veg in foils.
Yes the baskets are a daft price and seem to crack the BGE ceramic inserts. I tend to use a fire brick in foil to create a divide. Or light the minimax depending on what I’m doing.
Just purchased a soapstone for my Kamado Joe this week, and 2 tomahawk steals to go on. It. Can't wait to give this a go.
Looks a better option than the cast iron.
Right, about to order my rotisserie. Can’t decide between the XL and minimax version. I’m swaying towards XL as more flexible and can cook more, it likely it will only be for 2 of us most of the time.
Any thoughts from the collective?
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Went XL for the added flexibility.
No idea which Joe this is, but video suggested this was 15lb of chicken. Wow.
Wouldn't the minimax version be a bit to close to the fire? As well as small. I think you made the right decision with the max. You can just put less food on if there's only the two of you .
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Exactly my thinking, can’t wait for it to arrive now!
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In a way I am glad I don't have the dilemma, first because I only have one egg and second because there isn't a rotisserie for it [that I know of].
Having said that I am not sure what I would cook on it, and I am sure it is the question you answered when you chose yours. I doubt it is easy to cook for 2 on the big one, but it must be possible, whereas the other option would not have allowed you to cook for larger parties.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Which egg do you have? I thought the Letz-Q covered all sizes, unless you have the mini (pre minimax)?
I worked on the fact I can do indirect to get to a core temp, and then bring to charcoal underneath and lid open to crisp the exterior for texture.
Currently also researching a SS Plancha for the Weber as my cast iron flat top is only larger enough for 4 x 1/4lb smash burgers, assuming I place each ball perfectly.
I have the Aldi one (Gardenline).
And yes, the rotisserie to finish the job sounds like a great plan.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
My letz-Q arrived in the week, so have it an inaugural cook last night. Very impressed at how easy it cooked the shawarma and I now have lots of leftover chicken to eat through the next few days.
The bit of kit in place
The large amount of chicken thighs for 2 people!
Cooking in action
Took just over an hour at 200C but forgot to take pictures of the finished goods, as I wanted to crack on and eat it!
There are some that are available to fit, I’m sure the Kamado Joe will fit too.
I use mine all the time for schwarma
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On the subject of rotisserie, has anyone tried a pineapple on there?
Strangely, was toying with the idea of this last night to cook at the weekend. Thinking some rum & honey glaze.
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Tried out pork shoulder burnt ends yesterday. They where great!
https://youtube.com/shorts/w_-leRvLmDs?feature=share
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Amazingly simple and delicious aren’t they!
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On a side note, what are the BBQ tools of choice these days? Mine are crap and too flexible. I’m thing to quality tongs and a spatulas.
Must be dish washer proof.
Last edited by Middo; 5th August 2022 at 10:37.
I have some prestige branded equipment that I’ve had for 25yrs now and still not found anything better. My father has the same kit. They don’t seem to be available anymore.
I do like the look of the Napoleon President kit that you can get for about Ł50 from Bedford bbq which is a good discount on retail.
Or look at nisbets catering supplies, decent burger flipper that can double as a smashing device, and a couple of good sets of tongs.
When I’ve cooked at other peoples houses using their equipment I’ve been amazed at how flimsy some of the cheaper modern stuff is.
I’ve wanted to upgrade my kit for a while and pass the utensils down the line to the person who inherits my old bbqs, but yet to find anything to make me think it’s a worthwhile move.
Be interested to learn what you go for in the end.
I have a couple of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great for smashing burgers, flipping and moving hefty lumps of meat
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I’ve had a go. Did it with dark rum, worked really well as I remember. Will try and dig out pics/recipe
Malc
That looks ace. Smash burgers this week me thinks…
Last edited by Middo; 8th August 2022 at 10:19.
Just ordered a 3 set of Tramontina BBQ tools at Ł18.80 via Amazon, they were Ł49.99 at Nisbets, I'll report back on quality.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tramontina-...ps%2C92&sr=8-3
https://www.nisbets.co.uk/tramontina...tool-set/cz022
They look good value, I do t think they would be happy ninths dishwasher though
Dishwasher? Never put my tools in there, wirewool and a bit of oil, keeps them sorted.
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Mine never go in either, but I’d rather all metal construction with some plastic / rubber over wooden handles.
Be interested if you use the fork much. I gave mine away as would prefer to turn a piece of meat with tongs than stab into the outer layer.
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Don't think the fork will get used tbh but it was cheaper to get the tongs and spatula as part of the package rather than separately.
I don't have a rottiserie for shawarma but improvised the other day. Two long large square profile skewers using half a large potato and the other half at other end to act as the spacer between the skewers with the loaded chicken in the middle. It worked a treat and the potato was delicious. No pictures but I'm doing it again friday and will get some images posted.
Cooking in action
Like the ingenuity and the idea of adding a potato - will be trying that next time for sure!
I went for some of these ( well when the Mrs picks them up).
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1590629...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
On a side note if you don’t mind wooden handles A mate has picked up some from Lidl, they are individually boxed called grillmiester and he rated them.
Mackerel on the egg tonight..
Happy grilling
3kg of tikka thighs and breast for this evening.
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^^^^I love tandoori chicken on the BBQ. Always with boneless chicken thighs.
We use this recipe and it is fantastic.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tandoori_chicken/
I will have a go at that
Very happy with the outcome. Use a tried & tested marinade, alas people eat twice as much chicken as they usually would lol.
Scaled down recipe:
About 1kg skinless, boneless chicken thighs / breasts
150g Greek (or plain) yoghurt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp tomato paste (double concentrated)
1 tsp mint jelly (NOT mint sauce in vinegar)
2 tbsp tandoori masala
1 tsp mild curry powder (any decent one will do)
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala (any decent one will do)
1/2 tsp salt
2 chopped red chillies (optional)
Approximately 120ml milk
5-6hrs marinade and good to go!
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Oof, that looks good!
A tip is never skimp on the yoghurt with some low fat nonsense. Always go for the proper high fat 10% fat Greek yoghurt for use in the marinade.
If in Tesco or Sainsburys the FAGE Greek yoghurt is the one to go for, but equally the Aldi equivalent at half the price is just as good and the one we use.
Matt roughly how much chicken was on your full sized spit?
That was 2kg of thighs, prior to removing bone & skin and then a kilo of breast sliced similar thickness to the thighs.
So probably as a guess 1.5kg thigh and 1kg breast. These were Tesco thighs and size was very variable compared to Costco ones.
Will keep us going for a few days for easy salads.
There is a man who trusts his temperature control with the vents, well played.
Hoping that pays off for you, even with a temp controller I never leave the house when it’s on…just in case.
The meats wasn’t in just the coals - ride was only 90 mins
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