The BBQ Thread.

breakstuff · May 2021

Longtallronnie said:

Just scored a Master Touch for £20.

Need to source the following bits though...

Ash bucket
Lid thermometer
Centre part of gourmet grill
Lid holder - I’m assuming that’s what the three small holes in the bottom part are for.

The ash bucket is the only bit I really need as I can use the lid from my other Weber which has the built in clip.

Don't worry too much about the lid thermometer, they're next to useless. Buy a dedicated duel probe one instead. I've got one of these, and it's a cracking little bit of kit.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkbird-Bluetooth-Thermometer-Stainless-Waterproof/dp/B01MG7KLCI

Longtallronnie · May 2021

breakstuff said:

Longtallronnie said:

Just scored a Master Touch for £20.

Need to source the following bits though...

Ash bucket
Lid thermometer
Centre part of gourmet grill
Lid holder - I’m assuming that’s what the three small holes in the bottom part are for.

The ash bucket is the only bit I really need as I can use the lid from my other Weber which has the built in clip.

Don't worry too much about the lid thermometer, they're next to useless. Buy a dedicated duel probe one instead. I've got one of these, and it's a cracking little bit of kit.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkbird-Bluetooth-Thermometer-Stainless-Waterproof/dp/B01MG7KLCI

I’ve got the same probe, it’s a great bit of kit.

The list was more what I’d need to make it a complete set really. I would like to find a lid bale though just so I can fill the holes but all I can find are the new style clip on ones.

phil_b · May 2021

https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weberr-47cm-spare-ash-catcher-assembly-for-one-touchr-gold-platinum.html

phil_b · May 2021

https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weber-bbq/weber-spares-replacements.html

Longtallronnie · May 2021

phil_b said:

https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/weberr-47cm-spare-ash-catcher-assembly-for-one-touchr-gold-platinum.html

That’s for a 47cm, mines a 57cm - I’m assuming there’s a difference?

shaunm · May 2021

Right then all,

I have a family BBQ next weekend (mainly adults) of potentially 30 folk.

I am thinking Pork Butt 6kg, a load of different sausages, Ribs, wings and sides.

Do you think this is sufficient?

Youtube is telling me cook a Brisket too but as I’ve never done one of those I’m hesitant to try it then.

Any advice is welcome

fretmeister · May 2021

Assume 250-300 grams of meat per person. That's roughly 0.5lb

That pork butt isn't big enough even with the other stuff. If everyone wants a taste it will be a spoonful each!

Brisket is wonderful but you don't want your first attempt to be for a party!

shaunm · May 2021

fretmeister said:

Assume 250-300 grams of meat per person. That's roughly 0.5lb

That pork butt isn't big enough even with the other stuff. If everyone wants a taste it will be a spoonful each!

Brisket is wonderful but you don't want your first attempt to be for a party!

Maybe two pork butts? @fretmeister ;

I did think the brisket would be a real risk. It could go well but it’s likely to not. Can you reheat Brisket? Is it something I could try the day before?

fretmeister · May 2021

You can reheat brisket - ideally in a crockpot with a little water. It will taste less BBQ like and more like a pot roast then though.

I'd just do another pork butt - they are really difficult to get wrong!

shaunm · May 2021

Aye, my Mrs thinks just do loads of burgers and sausages. I will do sausages but I was wanting to try do a bit of a different type a BBQ.

So two pork butts? Maybe 4/5 racks of ribs.

phil_b · May 2021

shaunm said:

Aye, my Mrs thinks just do loads of burgers and sausages. I will do sausages but I was wanting to try do a bit of a different type a BBQ.

So two pork butts? Maybe 4/5 racks of ribs.

what size BBQ do you have. 30 people is a lot to cook for even if it is just burgers and sausages.

you could part cook the burgers in the grill and finish them on the BBQ to speed thingd up

shaunm · May 2021

phil_b said:

shaunm said:

Aye, my Mrs thinks just do loads of burgers and sausages. I will do sausages but I was wanting to try do a bit of a different type a BBQ.

So two pork butts? Maybe 4/5 racks of ribs.

what size BBQ do you have. 30 people is a lot to cook for even if it is just burgers and sausages.

you could part cook the burgers in the grill and finish them on the BBQ to speed thingd up

I’ve got a 57 Weber Smokey Mountain and a 57 Weber Kettle.

I honestly was wanting to not do burgers. I love them but I fancied trying something else

chillidoggy · May 2021

Definitely go down a well-trodden path if you've got that many people to feed. Chances are, if you try something new, it'll be a disaster.

On the other hand, if you don't want them back again, go for it and hope for the best.

fretmeister · May 2021

shaunm said:

phil_b said:

shaunm said:

Aye, my Mrs thinks just do loads of burgers and sausages. I will do sausages but I was wanting to try do a bit of a different type a BBQ.

So two pork butts? Maybe 4/5 racks of ribs.

what size BBQ do you have. 30 people is a lot to cook for even if it is just burgers and sausages.

you could part cook the burgers in the grill and finish them on the BBQ to speed thingd up

I’ve got a 57 Weber Smokey Mountain and a 57 Weber Kettle.

I honestly was wanting to not do burgers. I love them but I fancied trying something else

Ooo! The massive Smokey Mountain (I have the 37 / 18 inch, and the 57 kettle)

You can actually fit enough meat on the 57 to feed about 80 people if you stack it right. Like 8 pork butts!

I've got a great recipe for pulled pork sliders that got published if you want it - dead easy to follow.

shaunm · May 2021

fretmeister said:

shaunm said:

phil_b said:

shaunm said:

Aye, my Mrs thinks just do loads of burgers and sausages. I will do sausages but I was wanting to try do a bit of a different type a BBQ.

So two pork butts? Maybe 4/5 racks of ribs.

what size BBQ do you have. 30 people is a lot to cook for even if it is just burgers and sausages.

you could part cook the burgers in the grill and finish them on the BBQ to speed thingd up

I’ve got a 57 Weber Smokey Mountain and a 57 Weber Kettle.

I honestly was wanting to not do burgers. I love them but I fancied trying something else

Ooo! The massive Smokey Mountain (I have the 37 / 18 inch, and the 57 kettle)

You can actually fit enough meat on the 57 to feed about 80 people if you stack it right. Like 8 pork butts!

I've got a great recipe for pulled pork sliders that got published if you want it - dead easy to follow.

Yes indeed please send it over! Excellent.

I don’t think I need to worry about space then. On the WSM I think a few Pork Butts and ribs should be ok. Especially if I buy a rib rack

strumjoughlamps · May 2021

shaunm said:

Right then all,

I have a family BBQ next weekend (mainly adults) of potentially 30 folk.

I am thinking Pork Butt 6kg, a load of different sausages, Ribs, wings and sides.

Do you think this is sufficient?

Youtube is telling me cook a Brisket too but as I’ve never done one of those I’m hesitant to try it then.

Any advice is welcome

When we have lots round I always do a chilli aswell, works really well on a bbq.

chillidoggy · May 2021

Is anyone having trouble buying pork butts?

The butcher told me he’d never heard of them, was I taking the piss, or was there an English translation he could understand.

shaunm · May 2021

@chillidoggy yes I got that reaction. It’s just a bone in pork shoulder

Longtallronnie · May 2021

Sorry to derail the conversation but does anyone know where I can get a replacement ash catcher for a 57cm master touch? I’ve got the collar so just need the bucket/bowl.

Everywhere seems to be sold out and any I’ve found over seas won’t ship to the uk.

For the time being I’m gonna buy a galvanised bucket and cut it to fit but it’d be nice to get the proper part.

fretmeister · May 2021

chillidoggy said:

Is anyone having trouble buying pork butts?

The butcher told me he’d never heard of them, was I taking the piss, or was there an English translation he could understand.

American name!

Bone in pork shoulder, or just pork shoulder.

shaunm · May 2021

Instead of a Friday night takeaway I’ve got a pork tenderloin on. Indirect on the Weber kettle with a sear

Hopefully this will make a nice kebab alternative

shaunm · May 2021

Well, the tenderloin was a success!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJfZYPnN4o/?utm_medium=copy_link

chillidoggy · May 2021

shaunm said:

@chillidoggy yes I got that reaction. It’s just a bone in pork shoulder

Ta.

Not sure why a pork shoulder is referred to as a 'butt' when it's clearly well away from the waste disposal end of the pig, but there you go.

shaunyshaun1234 · May 2021

Thinking about doing pulled pork at the weekend on the weber!

Anyone got a simple walkthrough guide?

Also do you guys by the shoulder with the bone in or boned and rolled?

phil_b · May 2021

shaunm · May 2021

shaunyshaun1234 said:

Thinking about doing pulled pork at the weekend on the weber!

Anyone got a simple walkthrough guide?

Also do you guys by the shoulder with the bone in or boned and rolled?

I have 30 people round for a garden party on Sunday and I’m doing 22 lbs of pulled pork.

rze99 · May 2021

The damn thing has been undercover and useless for so many months with the endless terrible weather.. hope as seems that it is improving! Top class proper sausages on a barbie..... can’t wait.

shaunyshaun1234 · May 2021

@fretmeister sent me an amazing guide for pulled pork that goes into great detail on how to prep and cook. Feeling much more confident about it now! Will be cooking Monday so fingers crossed!

fretmeister · May 2021

shaunyshaun1234 said:

@fretmeister sent me an amazing guide for pulled pork that goes into great detail on how to prep and cook. Feeling much more confident about it now! Will be cooking Monday so fingers crossed!

Good luck with it.

I put it together for a charity cookbook a couple of years ago and it got in.

The amount of rub is makes is massive so feel free to make less - just reduce the amounts by the same percentage.

shaunm · June 2021

Does anyone use any of the online butchers for things like Beef ribs, brisket or sausages?

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