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25/9/2011 at 12:55pm
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So after much searching and research, I decided to take the plunge and get the Cobb BBQ.
It was really just what I was after, as I have longed for a dedicated smoker. So add this with the portableness was just too good to ignore.
It's not cheap, especially when you add all the parts to it. I got the second from top package from the UK site (minus the extension and thermometer). Though we soon found out that if you want to use the Cobb extensively, you need the whole lot. A large whole chicken barely fits without the extension.
Using the Cobblestones, makes life so easy to use this, however they are not the easiest things to light. One of those high power windproof lighters is recommended. Though later I used Aussie heat beads which were very hot and lasted longer, so for large joints I'd always use the beads
My first cook was with jacket potatoes. Wrapped in foil with olive oil and salt, they were fabulous. Given a head start in the micro they took an hour or so.
Next was the usual BBQ stuff and they were great also with some Cherry wood chunks added to the fire.
Chicken thighs and drumsticks were next marinated in Levi Roots.
All came out brilliantly. However, there are a few things that I learnt.
One is while it does the usual BBQ stuff, this is really a smoker or as Hairy Bikers have mentioned, a charcoal oven and so given it's size, this is not going to replace your normal BBQ and be able to cater for all those burgers and sausages all in one go.
Next, as a newbie to the Cobb must resist the temptation to lift the lid to check on the food. It does make a large difference in cooking times, so leave it the eff alone! This does mean though that your not a social outcast as the cook at a party. There is a recipe in the Cobb cook book for a whole chicken were we're told to turn it every 10mins and in just over an hour you'll be done. Nah, not good advice.
It doesn't like the wind as it cools the lid too much and you get unevenly cooked food. So a wind shield is something I'm considering in getting.
And finally it's not the greatest thing to clean. This isn't a major problem if your at home or got good cleaning facilities at campsite. You usually have 4 parts to clean that need hot soapy water.
But overal this is brilliant and my Brinkmann is feeling a bit left out
Post last edited on 25/09/2011 13:01:03
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26/9/2011 at 7:18pm
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The first issue is they don't really bbq. But as an oven for roasts, casseroles, curries, pizzas, they are great. They aren't as hot as a traditional bbq, but that is probably the advantage, lot's of cooked food less burn't food. They key thing for me is something 12 inches diameter and 14 inches high holds everything for griddlinf, frying, casseroling roasting etc. I use a large charcoal Weber at home, and I wouldn't swap it for bbq'ing or roasts for 8 people, but the Cobb is a damn good stainless steel oven set for camping for up to 4 people.
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Quote: Originally posted by crayfish on 12/3/2012
Quote: Originally posted by Erlang on 10/3/2012I had my first cook with a Cobb today, trying the full roast chicken. I probably should have read the posts above first, it started very well (once the cobblestone lit that is), but I think I had problems due to the turn every 10 mins guidance in the recipe book.
Yeah I saw that in the book, and disagree that chicken needs turning every 10 mins... for a medium sized chicken, I place it breast side down on the roasting rack for the first 40 minutes or so and then flip it up for the remainder of the cook - never let me down
Definitely ignore the turn it every 10 minutes. I've never turned mine at all. I just get the Cobb good and hot, add a tin of beer, cider, lager etc to the moat, plonk the chicken on the top, put the lid on and leave it alone for an hour and a half before having a look to see if it's done.
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