Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hi there! I'm from Manchester, have recently retired and have been grilling stuff outside for over 30 years. You may think that makes me sound like an expert but for the most part it's just been burgers, sausages, chicken breasts and the occasional steak. I started off with a small Hibachi then graduated to a brick supported open charcoal grill. These were followed by a series of gas fired, hooded grills. About ten years ago I came across some maple smoking planks in my local Asda and that's when I started to get a bit more adventurous, planked salmon, planked steak with blue cheese etc. then on to beer can chicken with wood chips smouldering in a cast iron smoker. I've never been totally happy using gas, I found that, even with flavoriser bars or lava rocks, the heat for direct grilling was never even and would be hotter over the burners than an inch or two either side. Two years ago I decided to go back to charcoal after watching a couple of Riverside Garden Centre videos on YouTube and bought a 57cm Weber Mastertouch and have found it a lot easier to control the heat. Since then I've tried loads of different recipes from low and slow cooks to rotisserie roasted joints. I follow several BBQ channels on YouTube, DJ BBQ, County Woodsmoke, BBQ Pit Boys etc. As well as none BBQ cooks like Jamie Oliver and his chefy mates from FoodTube. Recently I saw John Quilter aka. Food Busker make a filing cabinet smoker using a single electric hob as a heat source and decided to have a go myself (see attached pics). I'm still experimenting with it, watch this space for a full review. I'm looking forward to learning some new tips and ideas on this forum. Cheers Colin aka. Smoke Bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinkman Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hiya Colin I think that about sums up everybody on here, well the newer members anyway. Good to have you aboard, the bigger it gets the better it gets for ideas, information and knowledge! lets face it if we cant learn from others with a passion for BBQing Grilling and in my case Smoking and now Sous Vide as well then all is lost.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome aboard Smoke Bloke, Love the filing cabinet, and for sure there are plenty here to continue your journey with. Please be sure fill in your profile and member map and joint he regional group. thank you. Also northern tailgate is next week. I hope you can make it and meet us. It is good chat drink and food. Cook as much or as little as you want. Any questions let us know, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Sorry Justin I'm away visiting friends in North Wales next weekend, I'll keep my eyes (and potatoes) peeled for the next event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 There is the Midland tailgate ice is arranging next June, and Woodsmoke 19 will be in July again. if you join your local group then there are chances to meet up with regional members ad hoc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 How do I join a local group? I can't find a link to them on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks Justin No wonder I couldn't find the link, the tabs and headings just don't show up on the Safari browser that I'm using on my iPad. I'll have to try a different browser or use my laptop instead. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 apple tut. safari tut lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Duh! I've just discovered that if I use the tablet in landscape mode, rather than portrait, I can see all the tabs & headings. Sorry for the last couple of posts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome Smoke Bloke.... you're in the best place mate, as Brinkman says we've all moved on from sausages & burgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Bloke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Cheers Ice I'm looking forward to trying out some new recipes as well as submitting a couple of tried and true ones of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I only had time for a quick hello yesterday Colin as we were on our way out...(holls at the mo) but as I always say to folks I've cremated everything for the last 40 years or so. That was until I joined this merry band of brothers.. (thanks Brinkman) I now have what could pass for a BBQ shop in the outhouse and sat on the patio. Just before we came away I smoked 2kg of mature cheddar, I hope I remember to take a piece with us up to the Northern Tailgate a week today to get reviews on how it turned out. That smoker looks great, love the decal on the side very artistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 See you next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hi Colin, sorry I have not joined in with this thread, but currently down in Devon at Smoke On The Waters BBQ Competition doing my KCBS Judging Course, got a bit messy last might! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Bloke Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 What's KCBS? Excuse my ignorance. I'm gonna guess that the B stands for barbecue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Correct matey,,,, in full it's....Kansas City Barbecue Society. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 They are one of the global BBQ competition sanctioning bodies - https://www.kcbs.us/. Once certified as a KCBS judge you can judge in KCBS (and other) competitions worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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