BBQ tips

[Mr Bean]

I have just christened a new BBQ. My regular provider of bwydydd allan is packed away ready for the big move. The dish of tonight was a £5.56 piece of Welsh beef fillet which our Mam sent down ( she's great like that ). I cooked it for a few minutes on each side. Ate it even quicker and washed it down with a cracking Sicilian Rosso from Asda ( Walmart ).

So without sounding like a bird...

The question is.........

What's everyone's favourite BBQ dish?

I BBQ every night (provided it's dry) and sometimes get bored of eating the same thing all the time. I am a big lover of fish too, especially river fish, so is anyone good for ideas. Submissions please from those who have used the recipe they are posting. Nothing too complicated as this is BBQ weather and I don't waste precious Felinfoel time on preparation.

[black mirror]

Hmmmmm. i think after last summers disastrous BBQ when Mr BM managed to set fire to his sausages. we will give it a miss... UFOs were reported in the local paper the next day...He lost his cool and catapulted them into space

[G_Dem]

Being greek we have bbq's nearly every week, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. Personaly i love chicken kebab on the bbq but lately i've got a taste for bbq'd aubergines (wrap them in foil and chuck them in the coal). When they are ready they are really soft, cut them open, and put on some lemon and salt.

[Mr Bean]

Being greek we have bbq's nearly every week, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. Personaly i love chicken kebab on the bbq but lately i've got a taste for bbq'd aubergines (wrap them in foil and chuck them in the coal). When they are ready they are really soft, cut them open, and put on some lemon and salt.

Yeah I've done aubergines before. They are excellent

[DELTREE]

I like to BBQ. fish, I like CARP:there is a lot of meat!:thumbsup:

[G_Dem]

If you like fish try bbqing snapper. Again wrap it in foil.

[black mirror]

I like to BBQ. fish, I like CARP:there is a lot of meat!:thumbsup:


Can you buy carp from a shop Deltree. my son fishes for carp but doesnt bring them home to eat...

[Mr Bean]

I like to BBQ. fish, I like CARP:there is a lot of meat!:thumbsup:

Not had carp since I was a kid but nice 1. You forget about these things.

If you like fish try bbqing snapper. Again wrap it in foil.

You must have the same tastes as me mate. Snapper is, again, most excellent on the old barbie.

Can you buy carp from a shop Deltree. my son fishes for carp but doesnt bring them home to eat...

We used to catch it and cook over a fire when we were kids. Was great when you caught a biggun(which wasn't very often I hasten to add).

[DELTREE]

If you know how to cook the CARP right,it taste like LOBSTER!:thrilled:

[Mr Bean]

If you know how to cook the CARP right,it taste like LOBSTER!:thrilled:

The carp we used to catch as kids were from the local canal. Not the sort of thing you could, I imagine, cook to taste like lobster.

More like a muddy sock.:rotflmao:

[black mirror]

If you know how to cook the CARP right,it taste like LOBSTER!:thrilled:

My cooking skills will be tested tommorrow on some freshly caught cod...Put it like this

BLACK MIRROR+ fISH +FRYING PAN = A PILE OF SCRAMBLED COD:D

[Acrobaze]

Always with meat, I put a green sweet pepper. Just until the skin falls apart.

Then I mix it with lettuce, tomatoes etc...

[Snurfen]

Fresh sea bass, wrapped in foil with bits of lemon rind in the outer foil
Whiting done on the top shelf of the grill - lemon and breadcrumbs
Chicken kebabs
Welsh black steaks - au natural
my handmade burgers - lowest fat mince, ground cayenne, splash of worcestershire, superfine diced red onion. Splash olive oil on completed patty. (done on griddle pan for first few secs, otherwise they fall apart).

After three beers with my apron on, I don't give a monkeys - all comes out like cremated sewer rat. She who must be obeyed then steps in.

G-dem, had a sheep on the spit roast once, on Kos, Easter Sunday - great meal (park those filthy minds, you lot - that took careful wording there).

[black mirror]

My mum made some home made lamb burgers and we watched in amazement as due to the high fat content they slowly melted and dripped through the BBQ grill and exploded in a fireball

[DELTREE]

Here is a treat fix for a KING!:kiss:
http://people.whitman.edu/~hashimiy/carp.htm

[black mirror]

I dont think the local Fishery where my sons fish would be too happy if they took their 20lb carp home with them and had it for their tea and neither would i:rotflmao:

[dammit]

Cat is quite delicious. Persian cats seem to have the edge over the common moggy.

Firstly skin the cat and cut into portion size. Mix a good virgin olive oil with crushed garlic.. lime juice and a little tobasco.

Marinade overnight in a suitable container.

Cook slowly turning frequently.. and brush occasionally with the marinade while cooking.

Serve with a nice crisp salad and crusty bread.

[Tom]

I go with Acrobaze on the pepper. Let it char a bit, and any other vegetables like zuchinni or yellow squash (scored so marinade will stick around). And marinated in just about anything - store bought Italian dressing for instance (what do they call that in Italy?).

[Nick Grana]

I used to make my own marinade sauce but grew lazy and now shortcut it.
A big bottle of Zesty Italian Salad Dressing poured over, under, and around anything worth BBQing....Steak, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, and so on. Let it sit in fridge overnight turning the meat over a few times if you think about it.
Add your own fresh garlic for a bit more spark and sometimes use some Cilantro for a south of the border taste.
Well my mouth is watering. Guess I'll go skin a goat.:D Actually had these Greek friends that cooked goat in the ground with hot rocks. Yummy.:happy:

[Snurfen]

And marinated in just about anything - store bought Italian dressing for instance (what do they call that in Italy?).

They don't call it anything other than "dressing" and they would laugh if you said you could buy it in a store!

Fair shout lads and lasses, the secret is in the preparation. Plenty of good marinades and sauces too dip the meat in.

[Mr Bean]

Plenty of good marinades and sauces to dip the meat in.

I would...

[oracle128]

A chef acquaintance of mine had boatload of venison that needed to be taken care of. Needless to say the boys were happy to help him out. He soaked it in a simple marinade a few hours before (some kind of honey/soy mixture if I recall, plenty listed online (http://www.google.com/search?q=venison+marinade)), threw together a salad or two, plenty of beer for those that drunk it (everyone except me)...that was a night to remember. The venison was great, but when it comes to meat, quantity can be just as good as quality.

[degsy]

I like my steaks rare and usually can't get em right on our bbq. It's a gas powered one.
This is ours
http://www.grovelands.com/acatalog/outback-concept-gas-barbecues-bbqs-grills-info_1048.html
Dad's retirement pressie from the lads on the shop floor.


Also, i'm not a fan of cooking a sit down meal on a bbq. I think it should be finger food.

I go for spicy marinated kebab stuff like chicken, pork & lamb.

[PurestLight]

I get Pork Tenderloin (fillet), slice it into about 2cm think pieces, marinade it in soy sauce, red wine, ginger (fresh, grated) garlic (chopped/sliced, whatever you prefer) and honey. I think its a sort of Teryaki marinade. The longer you leave it, ie a few hours or even overnight, the better. Then skewer it with chunks of red and green peppers, mushrooms (which benefit from being marinaded for a while too) and chunks of red onion, or whatever you fancy. Gorgeous, the meat is melt - in - the - mouth! :happy:

I now have a gas BBQ, its rubbish, it sets on fire at the drop of a hat and chars everything. Any advice except to go back to charcoal?


my handmade burgers - lowest fat mince, ground cayenne, splash of worcestershire, superfine diced red onion. Splash olive oil on completed patty. (done on griddle pan for first few secs, otherwise they fall apart). - Snurfen, your burgers sound fab, maybe a bit of beaten egg would help hold them together? :happy:

[Snurfen]

A chef acquaintance of mine had boatload of venison that needed to be taken care of.

Aquatic deer! Whatever next? :D
Sounded like you had a fantastic barbie there mate - got my juices flowing, and I've just arrived in work :(

[black mirror]

Hmmmm men only cook where danger is involved :rotflmao:

[baboon]

Hmmmm men only cook where danger is involved
Hmmm what is this thing you call cooking? I dont have the patience for it, if it cant be microwaved to perfection, it just wont get touched.

[Vercades]

My brother in law has his own BBQ stand out here we're plnning on developing it into restaurant soon once all the papers are signed and construction starts..lol

He has some pretty good dishes, the BBQ burrito, ribs, shoulder, all would just taste like wood if it wasn't for his secret sauce.. developed it with his wife. (My sister)

Tastes pretty good if you ask me but, I wouldn't eat the stuff everyday unless your stomach is like cast iron. He's known nationwide too. Big Bubba's Belly Bustin BBQ Bliss. :D

[black mirror]

after hearing about all these wondrous and delicious sounding dishes being BBQ around the world it makes me feel ashamed of my Burgers chicken and cremated sausages
:D

[Mr Bean]

Thanks for all the comments folks.

The sun is shining and the Ruddles County is on chill in the frigidaire. Guess what's happening as soon as I get from this godforsaken place called work?

[Snurfen]

your going to sit in a traffic jam from the caldra to the malpass tunnels?

[Mr Bean]

your going to sit in a traffic jam from the caldra to the malpass tunnels?

:rotflmao:

And then I'll get home to light up ( I hope )

[Snurfen]

:rotflmao:

And then I'll get home to light up ( I hope )
then you can have a barbie after :eek:

After all this, I bet you put 8 Tesco Value burgers and some Aldi sausages on.

*hides behind flymo - for that is this pm's task (that I'm dodging by doing "work emails-honest love")*

[Brian Stevens]

Salmon fillet with a slice of lemon on top, wrapped in tin foil, cooked for about 10 mins.............heaven.

[Snurfen]

Salmon fillet with a slice of lemon on top, wrapped in tin foil, cooked for about 10 mins.............heaven.

mmmm, good shout :thumbsup:

[Vercades]

Ya can do that with your dishwasher instead of the BBQ as well.

[Snurfen]

dishwashed salmon fillet?

doh! I get you, freshen it up with a lemon slice ;)

OK we've got loads of recipes now, so how about

TIPS FOR CLEANING YOUR BARBEQUE

Usually let mine get quite hot and then attack it with the big wire brash thats in my barbie set. Not the easiest method and gets the fat and cack flying all over me and the patio.

[Mr Bean]

I take my grill into work and run it through the degreaser machine!!!. Comes out like new everytime.

I also use a wire brush as required.

[oracle128]

OK we've got loads of recipes now, so how about
TIPS FOR CLEANING YOUR BARBEQUEGet the missus to do it :D (clearly I'm not married)

[Snurfen]

Get the missus to do it :D (clearly I'm not married)

my GF is a wee slip of a lass, but has the strength of 10 bears - I only cheese her off if I have a clear run at a doorway and I have my best running trainers on. Or by phone ;-)

Good tip Beanie, I'll talk to the chemists in work on Monday and see what we've got that will degrease but wont take the plating off! We use a solder wash called Vigon (aka "concrete floor eater"), but it has to be carried in pretty strong containers - I'll ask.