Hi Everyone.
Originally from New Zealand, I have been in London the last 20 years.
Late last summer I experimented with smoking on a very old Weber Kettle (vents rusted open etc) that was left in the garden when we moved in, rather than just grilling on it like we normally do. I started with chicken wings, then breasts, thighs and ended up smoking deboned legs of lamb.
Everyone loved the results, I really enjoyed the process, part of which was sitting in the garden drinking some beers for a few hours in the sunshine while being able to tell the wife I am too busy cooking to do anything else. Yeah, she caught on pretty quick, and came out and joined me the next time I smoked some food - hahaha!
Even with my very little experience I think I am hooked, it is great fun trying different wood, chips, chunks, seasonings etc i love it. And so far the food has been great, although not always to my personal taste in regards to the level of smoke flavour, but others love it with a lot of smoke, so it is all good.
In February we got a 18.5 WSM, fired it up the other day, I will put the results on the new owner section.
Love this site, so much information, and tips. Am looking forward to taking part.
Cheers
Aaron.
Originally from New Zealand, I have been in London the last 20 years.
Late last summer I experimented with smoking on a very old Weber Kettle (vents rusted open etc) that was left in the garden when we moved in, rather than just grilling on it like we normally do. I started with chicken wings, then breasts, thighs and ended up smoking deboned legs of lamb.
Everyone loved the results, I really enjoyed the process, part of which was sitting in the garden drinking some beers for a few hours in the sunshine while being able to tell the wife I am too busy cooking to do anything else. Yeah, she caught on pretty quick, and came out and joined me the next time I smoked some food - hahaha!
Even with my very little experience I think I am hooked, it is great fun trying different wood, chips, chunks, seasonings etc i love it. And so far the food has been great, although not always to my personal taste in regards to the level of smoke flavour, but others love it with a lot of smoke, so it is all good.
In February we got a 18.5 WSM, fired it up the other day, I will put the results on the new owner section.
Love this site, so much information, and tips. Am looking forward to taking part.
Cheers
Aaron.
