Walking back from Whole Foods tonight, I encountered a familiar site. This BBQ:
It seemed to beckon me.”Come hither, young one,” it said in a Yoda voice.I obliged.
“You are the young gourmet they speak of?” he probed.”I am,” I replied.”Then it is time you had your training,” said the BBQ. Open me.”I did.
“Behold my innards,” said the BBQ.”I’m beholding,” I said.”Soon you will grill on them. Soon you will be a griller,” he prophesized.”Will I?””Now close me,” snapped the BBQ. I snapped it shut.The BBQ was silent. I walked away.So does anyone know what kind of BBQ this is? Coal or gas or something? I have no idea. I am completely ignorant when it comes to BBQs. Would I need to buy coal? I have a BBQ book–“License To Grill”–so I’m not wanting for BBQ recipes, just BBQ knowledge. Please, help me face the master with confidence.
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6 responses to “How Might I Use This BBQ?”
Though the dials would seemingly indicate some level of gas flow, I see no place for a gas canister. Furthermore, I observe spent coals in the bowels of the grill, suggesting that it feeds on carbonized wood.Get thee some Kingsford and lighter fluid, and have at it.
Hrm- that’s a gas grill with a direct line, thus no canister. We had them at Postwalk. I would think it’s the same set-up.There shouldn’t be any charcoal in it though- those are probably lava or ceramic brickettes. Normal charcoal would have burned up and turned to ashes.To light a a gas grill always make sure the lid is open! (or you might experience a KABOOM). Then insert a lighted match into lighting hole located at front or side of grill box. (Unless there’s an electric starter, which produces a spark to ignite the gas. I whould think this is unlikely for these free standing apt complex models). Turn control knob to HIGH. Burner should light in a few seconds.
Go the way of the Force, young Jedi, and get thee to a friendly, neighborhood Weber kettle.Go not the dark way of the gas grill…
Yea, s’kat doth speak the truth, but go ye one step further to rightousness: BBQ with lump charcoal. Forsake briquettes for they are Evil and filled with Unnatrual Flame Propellants.So spake One, mistress of charcoal grilling on sidwalks.
(… er, rather, charcoal grilling in a Weber on a sidewalk. I don’t grill directly on the sidewalk. But you’re smart, you probably knew that, right? :^)
I am shocked to the core! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d ever hear of a man who did NOT know how to char animal flesh over burning chemical-laden briquettes…..lord, take me now, I’ve heard it all ;)Good luck in yr grilling endeavors…. I favor a nice grilled halibut steak topped with a quickie puttanesca sauce over linguine…