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Persondk168
31/5/2024 at 2:15pm
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I have a Cobb Premier Air that I bought when I switched unit from a tent to a PVC van, as my trusted Weber Go Anywhere BBQ was too big for one person and cumbersome to dug out from the under-seat storage in the van.

Got a Cobb BBQ Kit right away so that I could use the Cobb as a BBQ.

I don't like using the standard non-stick grill plate as I found it to cook too slow for my liking.

I also have the roasting rack which I bought to see if it would work as an alternative to the BBQ plate which was a PITA to clean. However, I did not have a very good result, which could be attributed to old briquettes being used at the time.

I shall repeat using the roasting rack as a BBQ to see if I get a better result now that I am using a new bag of charcoal briquettes.

While in the Netherlands, I saw and bought a Cobb kettle from the Karsten shop that I had lusted after since 2021 when I bought my Cobb. It worked very well as a charcoal funnel too!

I just bought a Cobb Frying Dish so that I could cook wet food like stews, curries, rice and noodle etc., as well as stir-frying pre-marinated beef strips that I made in bulk, packed in individual serving portions under vacuum before freezing. This will provide more variations to BBQs.

My Cobb kit is now complete for the rare opportunities when I go off-grid for a day or two without EHU, cooking wise; just need to remember to carry sufficient charcoal briquettes!

DK

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Personbirder99
31/5/2024 at 4:22pm
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Once you get used to roasting, you will find it is one of the best uses of a Cobb. If I am cooking something like a whole chicken, I use heat beads because they last longer and the heat is not as fierce.

I agree, the kettle is very handy, use it to rapidly get the briquettes up to temperature at the same time as boiling water for a brew.

Be aware, Cobb cooking becomes addictive. When you find yourself cooking cakes and pies, you know you are addicted.

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Persongari
31/5/2024 at 10:32pm
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You forgot the pizza stone    

My main reason for buying is I don't have an oven and like you mentioned, you don't need many coals for one.

I use Aussie heat beads but had to buy them online as they can be difficult to buy locally. The Range sell heat beads but they aren't the Aussie ones and don't burn as long.

Tried a roast chicken last year with the stand and extension ring. Bottom half of the chicken was fine - not sure the top was though even after 2 hours and meat thermometer indicated it was okay. Next time will try a spatchcock chicken on the roasting rack.

There is a cobb Facebook group and many people recommend the use of a flexible garden tub/trug as a windbreak to help retain heat on windy days.

Post last edited on 31/05/2024 22:36:21

Post last edited on 31/05/2024 22:54:32


Persondk168
01/6/2024 at 9:51am
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Quote: Originally posted by gari on 31/5/2024
You forgot the pizza stone    

My main reason for buying is I don't have an oven and like you mentioned, you don't need many coals for one.

I use Aussie heat beads but had to buy them online as they can be difficult to buy locally. The Range sell heat beads but they aren't the Aussie ones and don't burn as long.

Tried a roast chicken last year with the stand and extension ring. Bottom half of the chicken was fine - not sure the top was though even after 2 hours and meat thermometer indicated it was okay. Next time will try a spatchcock chicken on the roasting rack.

There is a cobb Facebook group and many people recommend the use of a flexible garden tub/trug as a windbreak to help retain heat on windy days.

Post last edited on 31/05/2024 22:36:21

Post last edited on 31/05/2024 22:54:32


Thanks for that.

However, they are not suited to my needs as:
- I don't particularly like pizzas unless I am out and about and the campsites where I am staying have them on site either from their own kitchen or as pop ups.
- I seldom roast a joint of meat at home, let alone during camping.
- I found supermarket briquettes were good enough for what I wanted to cook on my Cobb, and am not prepared to spend that much more on Australian Heat Beads.

I am part of the Cobb BBQ UK group on FB.

DK

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* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


Person74giggles
31/8/2024 at 5:00pm
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I've had my cobb 10 years now. I've the fry pan, wok, bbq kit as well as the standard holey plate, well i'm on my second after the non-stick started to come off. I have a ghillie kettle to go on top, but never use it, just stick my stove top one on instead.

I use mostly the Austrailan heat beads, but do carry a box of the stones in the caravan just in case.

we don't have a cooker, just a two burner hob and my beloved Cobb and love to see peoples reactions when you left the lid that's hiding a great big lump of Beef or gammon and roast spuds, along with a fruit crumble.

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