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Last year we went and got ourselves a new BBQ and Patio Furniture (typical that the weather wasn't good) anyway, we seemed to have trouble getting the Food to actually cook
We've not encountered this before and wondered if anyone else has come up against the same problem and if there are any tips out there for what should be a fun way of eating for the family. I don't whether it's the BBQ or the coals or what but any suggestions would be helpful |
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is it a gas bbq?
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oops! sorry no - just an ordinary run of the mill that needs coals
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oops! sorry no - just an ordinary run of the mill that needs coals
mine is a barrel bbq. i make one end of the bbq loaded with coal then slope it down. once the coals have stopped flaming and they are night and hot and white, i put the food on towards the non loaded end, and close the lid to keep the flames down, heat in and let it bake like an oven. |
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The charcoal needs to be kept in a very dry place. If not you can find that it only smoulders because charcoal easily absorbs any moisture in the atmosphere.
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start the coals off in a big pile in the middle of the pan...
if you have a height adjustable rack then put that on as well... you need to wait until the charcoal is white all over.... then spread it evenly over the pan. If you've had the rack over the flames it'll be hot enough and you can just start grilling... if you havn't had the rack on then give it a few minutes to heat up and then strat grilling.. the secrte is to keep the food moving overwise it's crispy on the outside... raw on the inside... which is not ideal
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I think it may have been the coals, like I say we have had success before, it just caused so much friction last year, I am dubious about giving it another go.
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Don't skimp on the charcoal for starters, load it up well. If there's a crowd of us we cheat: - part cook in the microwave first!
Charred food and loads of drink are all part of the fun. |
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good, coz i dont like cheaty gas ones.
. LOL.... I can just see the indignant look on your face ... lol |
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I think it may have been the coals, like I say we have had success before, it just caused so much friction last year, I am dubious about giving it another go.
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My Brother in law has always done a real mean BBQ. Food is always cooked just right and delicious. He reckons theres this place near Bow (London)that sells the best charcoal,apparently its a turkish owned place. I'll find out the make!
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I'd appreciate that thanks
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