Sooty Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Hi, I’m Gary from Ipswich, Suffolk (a.k.a Sooty - I’m a retired chimney sweep). I’ve been cooking on charcoal grills - just standard kit, the good - the bad - & the ugly (mostly ugly!) for years. But I’ve just treated myself to a Napoleon kettle bbq and I’m keen to learn from the wealth of knowledge here, and up my game - I’m planning on trying low&slow cooking and hot smoking. I’ve dabbled at making my own rubs and sauces in the past, particularly using my home grown chillies, and that’s something I’d like to get into more. Looking forward to getting actively involved with forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U can do that again Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Welcome, also have a Napoleon kettle, currently doing mackerel in a basket & almost the last asparagus of the year, asparagus will be indirect. Low n slow works well when all the bbq gods align. Practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) Welcome Sotty, hope to meet up with you sometime, there are plenty people he with the experience you are after to help you. Edited June 14, 2022 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Welcome to the Forum Sooty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hi guys, just wondering how you have gotten on with the napoleon? Is it the 22 with the cat iron and adjustable grate? Looks really nice but £300 is a bit pricey when I’ve got a Weber that is still just about usable (10 years old). I do like the idea of a cast iron grate and hinged lid plus ability to add fuel without lifting grate (a real pain on my standard Webber). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hi Dazza, it’s early days yet - I’ve only used the Napoleon a couple of times (yeah, mines the 22” with the fancy looking cast iron grate), so far, I’m really impressed. Last weekend I tried my first low & slow cook with a whole pork belly over apple wood chips - it was easy to maintain a steady temp and everyone gave the results a thumbs-up. I looked at Webbers, (never owned one, but used a few before) but they seemed less well made than I remember. The Napoleon feels solid and well made - time will tell! - and the fancy hinged cast iron grate clinched it for me. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U can do that again Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Also have the Napoleon with the fancy cast iron grate though I prefer to think of it as well thought out, mine is also height adjustable, so can make the most of the heat without having to add fuel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 In the end I decided not to invest in one and instead just replaced a few bits on my 10 year old Webber (rusted one touch clean system and new gourmet grate). Still would love the napolean 5600 when I one day have 1300 of spare money to Chuck on a bbq!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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