In reply to Post #16
Thanks I went for the "pro" in the end. Will look into the natural firelighters too, cheers
Thanks I went for the "pro" in the end. Will look into the natural firelighters too, cheers
In reply to Post #17
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 google 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 new users
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 google 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 new users
In reply to Post #18
Does the cobb not have the ability to shut off the air so the coals just go out?
Does the cobb not have the ability to shut off the air so the coals just go out?
In reply to Post #19
No 2 good ways lift out the coal tray put it in a sweet tin this puts it out and easy to light again the next time or quick dunk in ester
No 2 good ways lift out the coal tray put it in a sweet tin this puts it out and easy to light again the next time or quick dunk in ester
In reply to Post #20
The Applewood charcoal Gerry mentioned is the dogs b*llocks for cooking on changed the Cobb cooking big style as it lasts ages and fires load of heat out, as some of the others used don't last the time which when cooking a full Chicken dinner can be nightmare.
The Applewood charcoal Gerry mentioned is the dogs b*llocks for cooking on changed the Cobb cooking big style as it lasts ages and fires load of heat out, as some of the others used don't last the time which when cooking a full Chicken dinner can be nightmare.
In reply to Post #21
Can you tell me What are the cobblestone for and do I have to buy a roasting grid to cook a chicken thanks
Can you tell me What are the cobblestone for and do I have to buy a roasting grid to cook a chicken thanks
In reply to Post #20
Can you control the temperature with the Vents? And can you fit a thermometer in the lid?
Can you control the temperature with the Vents? And can you fit a thermometer in the lid?
In reply to Post #22
I always use the roasting rack for chicken and lots of things you can control the heat by using foil to cover some of the holed and yes you can drop a thermometer in the top
I always test my meat with a meat probe thermometer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0793MSG7S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_imm_02RHQCJ1WGQZ5VR5CTQT
I always use the roasting rack for chicken and lots of things you can control the heat by using foil to cover some of the holed and yes you can drop a thermometer in the top
I always test my meat with a meat probe thermometer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0793MSG7S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_imm_02RHQCJ1WGQZ5VR5CTQT
In reply to Post #24
Hi Gerry, I was considering the new RM BBQ, however this looks so much better, would the compact be best for the bank? Are they as good and versatile as the you tube vids suggest?? Thanks in advance
Hi Gerry, I was considering the new RM BBQ, however this looks so much better, would the compact be best for the bank? Are they as good and versatile as the you tube vids suggest?? Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #24
Tbh Gerry the more I look at them the less I like. I'll probably grab a smokey Joe or a mini kamado, either look better than the cobb for how I would use it
Tbh Gerry the more I look at them the less I like. I'll probably grab a smokey Joe or a mini kamado, either look better than the cobb for how I would use it
In reply to Post #25
Good points you can literally cook ANYTHING in one will last forever being made mostly out of Stainless steel
Things I have cooked full roast chicken dinners full breakfasts pizzas pies burgers etc run on 6 - 9 crickets
Or a dedicated cobblestone
Bad points very bulky to transporting everyone's cup of tea I use mine in the garden regularly
Good points you can literally cook ANYTHING in one will last forever being made mostly out of Stainless steel
Things I have cooked full roast chicken dinners full breakfasts pizzas pies burgers etc run on 6 - 9 crickets
Or a dedicated cobblestone
Bad points very bulky to transporting everyone's cup of tea I use mine in the garden regularly
In reply to Post #26
Yes can't fault you mate BUYING a Cobb is a chunk of cash and anyone needs to have a good think will I get the use out of it ? Do zi actually need one ?
First saw a Cobb being demonstrated at a big outdoor caravan show God knows how many years ago thought then fook me size of that and price of that !
then I saw one being used on the bank and a full roast pork dinner cooked on one I was sold now I use it at ANY time of the year in the garden cos the grub somehow tastes better so little coal is used 8 briquetes is all that's needed normally
I can also recommend the more compact versatile Cadac Safari chef I run mine on a small propane bottle so can use it in the winter too
Yes can't fault you mate BUYING a Cobb is a chunk of cash and anyone needs to have a good think will I get the use out of it ? Do zi actually need one ?
First saw a Cobb being demonstrated at a big outdoor caravan show God knows how many years ago thought then fook me size of that and price of that !
then I saw one being used on the bank and a full roast pork dinner cooked on one I was sold now I use it at ANY time of the year in the garden cos the grub somehow tastes better so little coal is used 8 briquetes is all that's needed normally
I can also recommend the more compact versatile Cadac Safari chef I run mine on a small propane bottle so can use it in the winter too
In reply to Post #28
The cadac safari is a great bit of kit, I don't take it fishing often as I find even that too bulky most of the time.
Since buying a smoker, then building a better one the flavour is just another level. I want something portable for family trips I can set up for high heat direct cooking, or low and slow indirect cooking/smoking and everything in between. If I can fit a beer can chicken in the smokey Joe I think that's my best option
The cadac safari is a great bit of kit, I don't take it fishing often as I find even that too bulky most of the time.
Since buying a smoker, then building a better one the flavour is just another level. I want something portable for family trips I can set up for high heat direct cooking, or low and slow indirect cooking/smoking and everything in between. If I can fit a beer can chicken in the smokey Joe I think that's my best option
In reply to Post #29
Yes it's big investment buying the cobb is not cheep and then having to buy a roasting rack got to see how much in reality it would be used
Yes it's big investment buying the cobb is not cheep and then having to buy a roasting rack got to see how much in reality it would be used
In reply to Post #30
You hit the nail on.the head
Good thing is it will be money well spent and last forever can be used at home all the time youtube and Cobb Facebook pages are inspiration
AND the resale prices are very good they hold their money well
You hit the nail on.the head
Good thing is it will be money well spent and last forever can be used at home all the time youtube and Cobb Facebook pages are inspiration
AND the resale prices are very good they hold their money well