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Cobb BBQ /OVEN (104 posts / 11,547 views)
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #1 20 Nov 2019 16:56
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I wonder how many of you use a Cobb on the bank ?
these things are the Nutts !!!!

I just managed to buy a used one with ALL of the extras off of a facebook forum (good old winter fuel payment lol)

I was amazed at how good these things are and they only take about 7 charcoal briquettes so very cheap to run you can cook a full english using the optional frying pan or cook a Pizza or warm up pies or cook currys and roast a chicken or anything you can cook in an oven or on a grill etc apparently certain size of the kelly kettles even fit in them



The Cobb was initially designed as an electricity-free cooking system for people in rural areas in Africa, and the initial fuel source for the Cobb was dry corn-cobs, abundant in rural Africa – hence the name.
The oven has been developed into its present incarnation, which is fairly light (about 4kg) and portable. Instead of corn-cobs, it works on charcoal briquettes, lumpwood charcoal or its own ‘cobblestone'. As well as the standard Cobb, there are also compact, Supreme (oval and large enough to take two whole chickens), Pro (steel rather than mesh bottom section) and gas versions. Prices range from around £100 to more than £200.
framey framey
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Post #2 20 Nov 2019 17:07
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I was toying with the idea of getting a safari chef but this may be a better option
MrG MrG
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Post #3 20 Nov 2019 17:34
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Some of the guys on my lake use them and cook up all sorts.
I'm hoping the wife going to get me one for my birthday 😁
Carp-man76 Carp-man76
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Post #4 20 Nov 2019 18:54
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I love my safari chef my neighbours think I am mad cooking steak and burgers on it in my garden when it's freezing outside Lol I brought it after Gerry posted about them along with a few others on here
Great-Blondini Great-Blondini
MODERATORMOD
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Post #5 20 Nov 2019 19:05
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quite popular on the "Bankside chefs" facebook group.
they do some amazing food with them as you can pull the temp down with the fuel source over 4+ hours for superb roasts and joints of meat.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 21 Nov 2019 00:02
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yes I still got mine I have the Low Pressure and High Pressure versions
I used to use the LP version on the french propane bottles when doing long French trips and unlike here the french only charge a couple of Euros deposit on the bottles I just bought the local supermarket regulator and a bottle of Propane worked out so much cheaper than here and I didnt have to cart it over there when I finished the trip I just gave the bottle away but running the Cadac and the Fridge on it for a couple or 3 weeks there wasnt much left in it
Baldy881
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Post #7 21 Nov 2019 08:29
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I have the safari chef and it's superb, I guess the advantage over the Cobb is that with gas you are ready to cook in an instant. I've done BBQ's, pizza & full fry ups on mine and love it. For longer sessions it's not that much to carry for what it does. I bought the LP version but also bought a HP regulator so i can use a large bottle but find the small canisters last plenty well enough and obviously miles easier to transport about
tazi tazi
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Post #8 21 Nov 2019 09:24
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Are they much hassle cleaning them afterwards please?.
Carp-man76 Carp-man76
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Post #9 21 Nov 2019 11:32
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I brought one of these for mine https://wowcamping.co.uk/productDetail/cadac-power-pak-twin-cartridge-regulator-cartridges-not-included/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoqPNoZr75QIVQbDtCh1thgq2EAQYASABEgJn7_D_BwE
Panander Panander
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Post #10 21 Nov 2019 12:01
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I have a Cobb Premier. I eat better on the bank than I do at home sometimes

jimimak jimimak
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Post #11 21 Nov 2019 12:56
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I spent ages try to decide between a cobb and the webber go-anyware. Eventually I went for the weber as its slightly better as a direct heat BBQ and for smoking, conversely, the Cobb is slightly bigger as an indirect oven type cooker. But the webber is big enough for me, and I do more BBQ type cooking than roasting, or low-n-slow smoking. But both are great bits of kit. You can get a small chicken and potatoes in the weber no problem.

For anyone interested in the weber theres shed-loads of accessories you can get online. But a simple mod is to cut the top grate in half - when you do it enables you to create a really compact setup with everything inside the closed up BBQ. In mine I have the weber chimney lighter, a steel brush to clean it, tongs and a a spatula, thermometer, a mini roasting tray for indirect cooking, fire lighters, foil trays, metal skewers and enough briquettes for 2 full BBQ's or 4 low/slow roasts. I also bought the bag for it. Using a small piece of foil you can make a snake with the coals in 1/3 of it and they burn for a good 6 hours.

Here's a video showing the mod where you cut the grate in half .

And another - although I havent tried these replacement grills - could be a purchase for next year.

Comes to the beach with us too.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 21 Nov 2019 20:40
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That looks to be a very clever idea Brilliant YOUR LINKY POO
Baldy881
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Post #13 22 Nov 2019 00:02
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Does look handy, but in my experience not needed. It's no hardship to unscrew one empty canister and just screw another one on
Riggy Riggy
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Post #14 22 Nov 2019 07:31
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I have one of these twin regulators, it is useful on longer trips using the cadac (pain trying yo change bottles have way through cooking) two bottles normally lasts a week in France cooking two meals a day.

Michael
duggs
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Post #15 22 Nov 2019 07:36
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These are to convert the lp version to run on cans rather than carting heavy bottles around
Carp-man76 Carp-man76
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Post #16 22 Nov 2019 08:13
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Mine runs on patio gas. I use this while on holiday with the family rather then putting a gas bottle in the car taking up space so it is in fact very handy
Baldy881
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Post #17 22 Nov 2019 08:57
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I just have two lengths of hose and two regulators. One LP and one HP. If doing a weekend I take the HP and use cans, if doing a week I take the LP hose and a 7kg bottle. Point i was making is, if using the HP hose and regulator, yes it only screws into one canister at a time, but it literally takes seconds to unscrew an empty and screw another one on. I find myself using the HP most of the time as a 500g can lasts me ages
Carp-man76 Carp-man76
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Post #18 22 Nov 2019 09:12
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Ah yes I did look at buying the single one but at the time the double was the same price. I thought you had the one where you screw the can direct to the stove. The customer service from cadac is great too I had to put in a claim for a new starter and was sent out with no hassle I have been thinking of buying one of their full size Bbq's 👍
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #19 22 Nov 2019 17:47
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Getting back to the thread
I have been doing some research of fuel and it seems there are lots of differences in Temp + burn times from different charcoals

at the moment the Cobb cobblestone fuel has been withdrawn and a new version is due out soon but that stuff is expensive !

Apparently Australian Heat beads are the closest thing these give a long burn time 4+hours + !!
but for our use on the bank where we would probably need a quicker and hotter burn time of around 2 hours
we would need
<10kg Au Natural Applewood Restaurant Grade Charcoal (RCB10A)
£23.99/BOLD>
jimimak jimimak
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Post #20 22 Nov 2019 18:12
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Without wanting to sound like an advert for Weber - their briquettes are OK - certainly better than the cheap ones from B & Q or Sainsburys etc - they seem firmer/denser and more solid, whereas the cheaper ones crumble easilly and have a much courser texture. Having said that I cant compare them to the Cobb ones as ive never tried them or the heat-beads.
DiesilVan
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Post #21 22 Nov 2019 19:29
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Coconut husk briquettes are what the competition BBQ'rs use to keep a constant & long burn time. If used in a Snake style, you can easily get double figure hour cooking times with the coconut briquettes. I use coconut husk briquettes in my Weber Smokey Mountain at home for cooking Pork Butts & whole Briskets. Even in the smaller kettle BBQ, they last a lot longer than your normal briquettes you buy from garden centres or supermarkets.

These are the ones I use myself (McBrikett " Kokoko eggs") as a good friend of mine is sponsored by them for his competitions. Only need a couple lit on a chimney starter then create a snake around the fuel housing section so a slow burning chain is created (if you want low & slow/indirect cooking). If you want direct/high heat cooking then you will get a longer burn than normal from them as well.
Baldy881
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Post #22 23 Nov 2019 12:41
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Competition BBQ's? WTAF?!
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #23 23 Nov 2019 13:06
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I've had a cobb for years after considering for a couple years...... once used i wondered why i didn't just get one ages back, couldn't be without it for french trips now. Full roast dinners, chicken, pork joints, beef, with potatoes or wedges in the 'moat', pizza, pies, chops, steaks, bread....... endless options

Fuel..... i have cobblestones and they are so quick and easy they are worth it. A few mins from lighting to ready to cook and will get a few hours cook time

I also have some far cheaper alternatives, they're harder to light and don't last as long, but for a quick cooks like pizza, perferectly good enough

I have the chicken rack and extension ring for mine so it takes a medium chicken upright a la beer can style. However, roast chicken out of the cobb is so moist, there really is no need for adding liquids

My favourite so far is a pork joint, marinated in honey, soy and chinese 5 spice, roasted for an hour in foil, then open, baste from the juices and leave for another 30 mins with foil open and used as a tray for the juices / sauce. Add to this wedges or potatoes and mixed veg on top try and you have a hell of a bankside meal
dazwacky dazwacky
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Post #24 23 Nov 2019 15:00
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Had mine years superb they are and I've been using these for fuel last a good 2 hours

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-of-4-Briquettes-Barbecue-Fireplace-Block-Miracle-Clean-Blaze-Instant/303254627238?hash=item469b6263a6:g:KZoAAOSwKzVdVlBc
DiesilVan
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Post #25 23 Nov 2019 15:02
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Competition BBQ's? WTAF?!

Big money in it both in Europe and the States. Instead of "laughing" about it, maybe look into it as it is nothing like cooking a burger or a cremated sausage like most do in this country.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #26 23 Nov 2019 16:14
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They look like the cheap ones i have that were miracle blaze or something... however, that ebay listing is absurdly expensive for only 4 blocks. I paid about 6 quid a box of 8 or something

Ps, that listing also shows an unashamed picture of the cobblestones amongst them

edit - this may just be copies now, but shaped as per the cobb version rather than the odd shaped copies you normally get

Ps home bargains did lokkii briquettes for about £2 for 6, another cheap option, available in other places but i presume maybe in summer as struggling to find them
dazwacky dazwacky
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Post #27 23 Nov 2019 17:20
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Yes mate your right but my original purchases are not available on eBay so should have explained myself better I'm sure I got 12 for £23
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #28 23 Nov 2019 18:12
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Even that's expensive for copies, you would normally get the cobblestones for around that price

For anyone wanting some now, this place is cheap if they are actually in stock (sign up needed to purchase though)

£7.75 Cobblestones
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #29 23 Nov 2019 20:43
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As I said earlier I have done a lot of research !!!

and Apparently by order of COBB they have had to stop selling the cobblestones !

as the manufacturer changed them and they were rubbish so now a new lot were supposed subject to passing the tests to be out by September

but still not out yet ??
so they cant be happy with them if you go on the various dedicated Cobb facebook groups you can find a lot of useful information

and the Australian heat beads are now accepted as the best fuel for long cooking Joints of meat etc but if you want a hotter shorted burn time ?

then its the Natural Applewood Restaurant Grade Charcoal (RCB10A) 10kg for £23.99
Hitman Hitman
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Post #30 24 Nov 2019 06:54
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I've got a wood burner so I suppose the wood I use in that would be ok to use in one of these 👍👎
Panander Panander
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Post #31 25 Nov 2019 15:28
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I do quite a bit of roast stuff in my Cobb. Although the RCB10 sounds good - more heat etc - I think the beads I use at the moment are far more suited because otherwise any veggies etc in the moat (wrapped or open) are going to be very burnt. The beads allow them to cook beautifully.

As I see it, a hotter fuel is fine and I think would be great for frying as that frypan will get rather hot quite quickly but for other stuff it would be too hot. As it is at the moment, if I am doing a stew I am using an extension ring to move the pan away from the coals as it gets far too hot. Also I believe, although the RCB10 fuel is used a lot by those well versed in Cobb usage (and as Gerry know there are some who are very savvy), the good old extension ring (or rings as sometimes more than one is used) is used often to effectively reduce the heat I think.
If I was using the Cobb just for frying then I probably wouldn't bother as a frying pan on a gas stove is much quicker.

Also, can you extinguish the RCB10 at the end of the cook to re-use them next time? I do with the beads - not sure about other fuels (the Cobblestone you can't I know). Fuel costs are miniscule I find.

Irrespective of the fuel - great food though .....

gw472 gw472
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Post #32 26 Nov 2019 08:37
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Been thinking of getting one of these for a while now .......Any Black Friday (or other) Deals on these Gerry ??
robbo_28 robbo_28
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Post #33 26 Nov 2019 13:29
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BLACK-19 at checkout
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #34 26 Nov 2019 17:38
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As code posted below 20% off everything on the Official Cobb website but not for long
MIGHT ? be worth waiting until Friday and see if BBQ WORLD posts up some better last min deals

gw472 gw472
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Post #35 27 Nov 2019 12:56
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Thanks Gents 👍 .....will keep my eyes peeled 👀
sherbert2 sherbert2
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Post #36 27 Nov 2019 14:28
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Takes it down to £116 including delivery

Does anyone know if that includes a bag ??

If so that's a good price
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #37 27 Nov 2019 18:19
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MIGHT ? be worth waiting until Friday and see if BBQ WORLD posts up some better last min deals
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #38 27 Nov 2019 20:58
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Maybe worth trying a price beat by 10%

go outdoors £116.99
Panander Panander
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Post #39 28 Nov 2019 10:12
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The Go Outdoors model is the Pro model. Steel base rather than stainless steel. Same size though,

It is worth looking at what you get with it. The frying pan, griddle etc are all extras. So do your homework first.
sherbert2 sherbert2
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Post #40 28 Nov 2019 14:04
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Holding on till tomorrow

Mate of mine has one and last summer he cooked some amazing stuff on it so got to have a go as well ... They really are good

Quick Edit ... BBQ worlds sale has started
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #41 28 Nov 2019 16:59
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NO NO !!!

last week at BBQ world the discount voucher they had on bought the Premier and Bag combo to £111 delivered NOW ? in the Black Friday its Price £120.15
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #42 28 Nov 2019 17:38
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Looks like just the thing needed here as ive had enough of those unstable double sided pan things.

I do like to buy once though so which set would you go for here (so I have the right bits and pieces)?

Thanks MM.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #43 28 Nov 2019 22:04
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really depends on what you will be cooking mostly ?

as The compact burns hotter as the grill plate is closer to the coals so would be quicker but if your going to be cooking things like joint s of meat then they need longer and not so hot the new kid on the block is supposed to be the best the Cobb Air
But if your on facebook there are some really informative groups also youtube vids aplenty
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #44 28 Nov 2019 22:43
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Thanks oldgeezer thats enough for me 👍👍
gw472 gw472
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Post #45 29 Nov 2019 08:20
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BBQ World.

Best I can see is .....
https://www.justkampers.com/premier-cobb-barbecue-set.html?fee=1&fep=24140&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLAs&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoIPvBRDgARIsAHsCw0_cUacSDPToGh6bXjK0Ek-VnJqXpO-Xc77oANFWIHDTNJYMZg66CfQaAm4eEALw_wcB

£117
Panander Panander
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Post #46 30 Nov 2019 12:26
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Another item really worth getting if you are aiming to cook joints of meat or chicken is a digital meat thermometer. This has a probe that goes into the meat that stays there all during the cook. The thermometer will have (if it's decent) settings for various types of meat. Once set for say chicken, it will set a alarm off once the meat around the probe has reached the desired temperature. It is now cooked properly.

I use a Thermo Pro but there are many types available.

it takes all the guesswork out of cooking meat and the results are superb.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #47 30 Nov 2019 16:28
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I use a Thermo Pro but there are many types available.
yep got mine from AliExpess cant rember how much it worked out in English but in US is was about $28 ish mine its the ThermoPro TP20 dual probe one its fantastic I use it all the time in my oven at home too
benson5808 benson5808
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Post #48 2 Dec 2019 12:58
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Anyone who lives in Bedford or that area . There is one on e-bay collection only ,ends in 6 hrs at £40 at moment .Cant do links .
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #49 26 Dec 2019 22:33
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Got me a cobb so going to do some messing around now.

The cobb round purpose made coals look ok or Australia heat beads,what do you think chaps???
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #50 26 Dec 2019 22:33
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Got me a cobb so going to do some messing around now.

The cobb round purpose made coals look ok or Australia heat beads,what do you think chaps???
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #51 27 Dec 2019 20:53
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heat beads or possible the best available LINKY POO

top tip stand the tubes up and when you finished cooking lift any out that are not fully burnt out then dunk them in water and use them again
EDIT
found this helpful info on the net
Briquette Tubes normally appear under the description Restaurant Quality Tandoori Briquettes. They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to suitable size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys. Two main brands: Ouse Valley from Amazon, and Big K from Hotsmoked. Both come as “10kg Box”, which is the shipping weight, i.e. you will get about 9.2kg of briquettes. It's a significant outlay, but you don't need much: I discovered that 3cm burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours. 7 pieces at 5cm is about 400g.
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #52 28 Dec 2019 12:24
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Thanks Gerry superb advise as usual😀😀

All the best🥳🥳👍
Panander Panander
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Post #53 30 Dec 2019 16:39
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I use the heatbeads. I find 7 or 8 is enough for a roast chicken dinner (with stuffing) and rice pudding for afters (more if its really cold or windy).

You can dunk them afterwards but I use a Quality Street tin to put them out.

Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #54 30 Dec 2019 17:07
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Got the beads ordered last night with some other bits and pieces, looking forward to giving it a test run
Bigted50 Bigted50
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Post #55 30 Dec 2019 21:18
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Got the tubes coming after new year, plenty to go at now😀😀
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #56 28 Apr 2020 10:30
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Nice little practical video to watch and give you people thinking of buying a Cobb an idea of what you can do

LINKY POO
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #57 28 Apr 2020 20:52
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Nice..... And simple

I've recently bought an enamelled round lidded pot, will be trying some long slow stew type cooking, like a lamb shank or maybe pulled pork etc. Brown off the meat, stick it in the pot with veg etc and leave it cooking all day on a lowish heat.

Also wanna copy this but on the Cobb instead bankside roast
djdave
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Post #58 27 May 2020 16:37
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Cobb owners, can you enlighten me as to how much extra gear you need to lug to take one of these to the bank?

I'd imagine you'd need some tongs, briquettes etc? I love the look of these, but am wary of having too much gear to cart about.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #59 27 May 2020 17:05
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charcoal may help new users as I have used most types

FIRE LIGHTERS
dont use kerosene blocks ! they smell and can taint your grub instead use the little wood shaving wax coated type much better FLAMERS VIDEO

Cobblestone
easy fast to light half a firelighter (wood shaving one) ready in to cook on in about 2 to 4 mins cooking time 1 1/2 to 2 hours

Heat beads
take longer to light and take up to 30 minutes to be ready for cook on
BUT burn hotter and much longer 2.5 - 3 hours cooking time AND you can add more without problems as they dont have an accelerant

Weber Briquettes
7 briquettes burn hot and for 3 hours plus BUT !!!!
I dont like em as when they burn down they produce a very light fluffy dust that blows everywhere !!


now my favourite !!! Au Natural Applewood Restaurant Grade Charcoal (RCB10A)
They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys
take the longest to light but last the longest
3cm lengths burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours you can put them out with water and relight them next time too

Hope this may help


bluebeat13
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Post #60 27 May 2020 19:34
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Nice one OG, thanks. Always used heat beads when using as an oven and normal restaurant grade charcoal for grilling, but will try the extruded ones next
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #61 27 May 2020 20:46
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In reply to Post #60
I bought the Cobb Kettle and a 1 litre flask so as it boils the water for the flask
it acts like a fire starter so lights the Cobb much much faster

you can also use a the right size kelly kettle too by the time the kettle has boiled to fill a one litre flask
its ready to cook on
Panander Panander
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Post #62 28 May 2020 12:31
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I bought the Cobb Kettle ........
it acts like a fire starter so lights the Cobb much much faster


It does that - an excellent addition. If you have the stainless mugs that came with it they are great for heating up small quantities of peas or rice pudding (say).
Panander Panander
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Post #63 28 May 2020 12:32
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How easy/messy are the applewood tubes to cut?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #64 28 May 2020 12:59
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easy peasy I have and old carving knife and a mallet chop enough for your long weekend in a old tuppaware type plastic box
this is more than enough for a weekends Cobbing make sure you stand all the tubes upright when you use them


LINKY POO
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #65 9 Mar 2021 05:35
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Bump
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #66 9 Mar 2021 12:31
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Had a look nice compact cooker I am thinking of getting one for the garden instead of gas bbq
tazi tazi
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Post #67 9 Mar 2021 13:05
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Does shredded wheat cook well then?.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #68 9 Mar 2021 14:32
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just seen the price quite expensive but I would use it a lot at home so it might be worth it wouldn't take it fishing I fish on my own don't need something that burns for hours to cook two burgers or a couple of sausages will use ridge monkey
Bubblefree
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Post #69 9 Mar 2021 16:05
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We've got a cob for home use and I thought about a small one for fishing but I just couldn't justify it for the times I'll use it . I ended up with a stainless flat pack Apsm engineering BBQ which does me for burgers and sausages
Panander Panander
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Post #70 9 Mar 2021 20:18
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just seen the price quite expensive but I would use it a lot at home so it might be worth it wouldn't take it fishing I fish on my own don't need something that burns for hours to cook two burgers or a couple of sausages will use ridge monkey

Ah yes but imagine a roast dinner or a really flavoursome casserole or meatloaf or pizza etc etc.

Fabulous piece of equipment - cannot wait to start nights so I can use it again.

RV
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Post #71 9 Mar 2021 21:57
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In reply to Post #65
Treated myself to the Cobb Air in December thanks the discount code you posted OG.
Can't wait for the longer sessions on the bank to fire it up. I've got the heat beads and interested to know do you simply put them in water then dry them out to reuse them later?
RV
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Post #72 9 Mar 2021 22:23
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Treated myself to the Cobb Air in December thanks the discount code you posted OG.
Can't wait for the longer sessions on the bank to fire it up. I've got the heat beads and interested to know do you simply put them in water then dry them out to reuse them later?
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #73 9 Mar 2021 22:53
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No way am I going to carry a joint meat and all the trimmings to the lake to make a roast dinner and all the bits you have to take to make it just for me
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Post #74 10 Mar 2021 10:34
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I've got the heat beads and interested to know do you simply put them in water then dry them out to reuse them later?

You can yes although I prefer to stick the whole basket and fuel into a Quality Street tin which puts it out without adding water.
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Post #75 10 Mar 2021 10:35
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No way am I going to carry a joint meat and all the trimmings to the lake to make a roast dinner and all the bits you have to take to make it just for me

Yes it doesn't lend itself to travelling light at all.

But ........
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Post #76 10 Mar 2021 10:49
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No it doesn't I have reduced my gear down to bear minimum as I found that taking loads of gear there's to much to think about If you forget something like forgetting to take the meat or the gravy or even the fuel or even forgetting a knife it can ruin the trip I had three experience of this when I was talking a fair amount one trip forgot water another on day session forgot the chair had to stand all day and the worst was forgot the rods had to drive back to get them so having a dinner at lake is great if I wanted one I would cook at home and just warm it up at lake
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Post #77 10 Mar 2021 12:46
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Personal preference, day sessions are easy to do and eat well but personally I would never class a pot noodle or takeaway McDonald's as a meal. On long sessions eating well is important to me and cooking decent food on the bank is part of the whole experience of being there.

The cobb for me isn't just for fishing though and is used in good weather at home sitting in the sun or on the beach at the woods with my grandchildren.
ip100 ip100
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Post #78 10 Mar 2021 14:03
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Spot on, pot noodles etc have a place . The bin......
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #79 10 Mar 2021 15:43
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I agree pot noodles are rubbish haven't had one for 30 years as for McDonald's forget it anyway if people enjoy cooking big meals at lake it's up to them personally I couldn't be bothered with the faff
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Post #80 10 Mar 2021 15:58
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Try a rib eye on the bone with a jacket spud, garlic mushrooms and fresh corn on the cob straight off the grill and you may change your mind while sitting there stuffing your face watching the sunset.
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Post #81 10 Mar 2021 16:55
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You can do steak pots corn pizza in ridge monkey I've had stewed steak a kidney pots a peas cooked at home warmed up on stove or for first night casserole in food flask I did cook meals at lake in the 80s where could fish out the car it was always the time I got a run
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Post #82 10 Mar 2021 17:03
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Love using my Cobb can't beat a nice roast on the bank. Or even chicken breasts and potato wedges.
Gives me something to do in the evening and look forward to good food. Don't care about the extra effort as I can always park behind my swim.
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #83 12 Mar 2021 03:31
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Not pointing at anyone here BUT FFS, ??

If you doing a couple of nights there is a ****ing million ways you could even do it with a Themos flesh and piles of sandwiches like the old days ?

SO WHY THE **** COMMENT ?

This thread is about a Cobb cooking system and hopefully provide you with any answers from actual users on here I myself am on.my 2nd Cobb having upgraded to the new Cobb Air from the excellent Premier and as you can see earlier in.the thread everything about all the different coals you can use

So here is a suggestion

**** off and start a new thread easy eating simply or something
RANT OVER XXX
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Post #84 12 Mar 2021 08:22
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Not pointing at anyone here BUT FFS, ??

Clearly your singling out one person which is obvious who you are aiming your **** reply to...

**** off and start a new thread

Is there any need to tell the guy to **** off.. ?? Anyone needs to **** off with comments like that is you... what a complete 👊🏻💦 you are .. RANT OVER
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Post #85 12 Mar 2021 10:10
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I don't remember saying about taking sandwiches I started carping nearly 40 years ago I am you could say an old timer great grandfather I seen a lot of things made a lot of mistakes I used to take the kitchen sink and relished there's no need I was mearly responding to people saying they cook roast dinners at lake then others saying you can have steak on cobb and other saying don't want to eat pot noodles or McDonald's I was saying no need you can have steak and good meals in ridge monkey I also said if people enjoy cooking at lake up to them someone said got to eat well at lake I said that I have had good meals cook at home warm up at lake I said also said for me for me I would be frightened of forgetting something got enough to remember tackle bait etc I am buying a cobb for garden so I will stick to subject I am interested in knowing what is best coals to use and using different wood to smoke the taste sounds very interesting
ip100 ip100
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Post #86 12 Mar 2021 10:23
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In reply to Post #83
Oh.the irony.....
duggs
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Post #87 12 Mar 2021 10:27
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In reply to Post #85
There are better options for home smoking, the advantage with the cobb is portability.
I only take my cadac fishing twice a year, I don't want the bulk generally. Nice to have the functionality on long/winter sessions tho
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Post #88 12 Mar 2021 10:39
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Thanks i think I have made a big mistake I bought a gas bbq for home used it and tbh the foods taste like it's been cooked in kitchen oven so that's why getting cobb unless someone can tell me a few things I can do on gas bbq to change it I have been thinking of getting a rotisserie to put on it to cook whole chicken on
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Post #89 12 Mar 2021 11:05
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I'm one of those that feels that the words 'gas' and 'bbq' do not belong together

If you want to try and make a little use of your outdoor oven / hob then maybe look to add some gas specific coals or toppings whatever they are.

Else, best bet is ditch the gas and get a proper coal bbq. If you're only going to use it at home, no real need for the Cobb, just get a lidded bbq and save a load of ££ to put towards decent coals and meat.

If you may like to take fishing / camping etc then get the Cobb, a roast chicken from these is lovely (as well as many other things)
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Post #90 12 Mar 2021 11:21
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Nope, don't agree at all. If you get a good gas bbq then you would be very hard pushed to tell the difference. Some foods taste better over charcoal and others better over a gas grill with flavoriser bars. Poor quality coal can have a huge effect but for good flavour you just want good quality ingredients. By the way I use both
duggs
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Post #91 12 Mar 2021 11:22
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In reply to Post #88
If its got a big enough lid, you can cook indirectly and use a smoker box to add some flavour
I built my own smoker but if I started over I'd look at a kamado
I've got a smoker a gas grill and an ooni in the garden, they all get used
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Post #92 12 Mar 2021 11:24
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Thanks for advice but I've had a fair few of that type of bbq ok to start then they become a dirty rusty bbq I fancy the cobb drains oil away can put it on table won't rust will buy a new one I was impressed how clean the second hand ones on eBay look after use
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Post #93 12 Mar 2021 11:31
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Sorry but what are flavour bars also with the cobb which is best coals to use and can anyone explain about wood how to do it
ip100 ip100
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Post #94 12 Mar 2021 11:36
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In reply to Post #89

Same as, a BBQ has to be coal burning, anything gas is just an outdoor oven . Both cook food perfectly well though
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Post #95 12 Mar 2021 12:17
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Don't you mean a grill?😂 Cook ver coal if you want but I don't think it will taste very good😂
ip100 ip100
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Post #96 12 Mar 2021 12:23
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Eh? Charcoal then if you want to be pedantic
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #97 12 Mar 2021 13:19
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I guess it depends on it you really meant grill or hob

Each to their own, I know some people like gas...... But it's not for me

Anyway, there is some good info further back in this thread about charcoal etc. I use the Cobb cobblestones mostly as they are easy. I also have some cheap loki ones that are ok for quick n easy stuff. I've not tried heat beads or other charcoal on mine........ Yet
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Post #98 12 Mar 2021 13:26
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In reply to Post #97
Definitely some good stuff on here. I got a Weber Go Anywhere for on the bank but I still keep looking at Cobbs. When I've seen them on the bank they seem a better alternative to the BBQ for those long winter nights
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #99 12 Mar 2021 19:47
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Your opinion ireverant your the gutless person that arranged to sell me a baitboat on return from you French trip

costing me money I sold my baitboat cheaply and quickly to fund the purchase after you advertised it in classifieds and the deal was agreed on.the phone

I even booked a week off work so I could drive up to you to collect it
And try it for a few days locally

Then you would not answer my calls or Msgs?? You coward didn't have the guts to tell me you sold it for s better price

So guess what I think of you or anything you have got to say
You **** stirring ****
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #101 12 Mar 2021 19:58
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In reply to Post #98
Like others I use mine in.the garden too cooking joints of meat beef chickens anything really spuds or veg in the moat lots of face book groups and youtube videos
bondykk
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Post #102 12 Mar 2021 21:00
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Now now oldManGeezer ... now your talking absolute ***** .. your memory going with old age..that is a great story there..I wouidnt sell you the drippings off my dick and certainly wouidnt piss on you if you was on fire ... Have a good night and don't forget your incontinence pants tonight you may not be up at 3.30am having silly rants !!!
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Post #103 12 Mar 2021 23:10
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That's out of order.
Get a room lads.
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #104 13 Mar 2021 09:25
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You are the one lying you advertised your defiant baitboat in classifieds we we exchanged mesgs with phone numbers I phoned you and you said you were using it if France for a week and I would drive up on the Sat or Sunday and collect to for the price advertised but I kept phoning you your phone rang or was engaged but you never once answered it
WHY ARE YOU STILL DENYING IT GROW A PAIR
You know it's the truth but haven't got the guts to admit you sold it to someone else



Cam Cam
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Post #105 13 Mar 2021 10:56
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Lockdown clearly getting to people now.

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