Weber Q cooking

[Winnie]

Today we bought a Weber Q, the mid sized one but the special edition with the higher lid and thermometer.
We just cooked a pork belly and roast veggies, and the meat was sensational and the veggies were good, but we did not get a bit of crackling!
I had it turned up full heat the whole cook and it took about an hour. Does anybody with experience have any tips on how to make the crackling?

[AB]

Today we bought a Weber Q, the mid sized one but the special edition with the higher lid and thermometer. We just cooked a pork belly and roast veggies, and the meat was sensational and the veggies were good, but we did not get a bit of crackling! I had it turned up full heat the whole cook and it took about an hour. Does anybody with experience have any tips on how to make the crackling? I'm doing pork in the kitchen right now:)

I use tea towel or paper towel and dabb the fat to dry it out then salt it all first.

[Winnie]

I'm doing pork in the kitchen right now:)

I use tea towel or paper towel and dabb the fat to dry it out then salt it all first.

Yep I did all that as I normally do but it just would not crackle in the Weber. My theory is that the pork is low so the skin is not close to the lid which is hot... Maybe if I raise the trivet so the pork is closer to the lid it will work better?

[AB]

Yep I did all that as I normally do but it just would not crackle in the Weber. My theory is that the pork is low so the skin is not close to the lid which is hot... Maybe if I raise the trivet so the pork is closer to the lid it will work better?

Trivet;).....

[Winnie]

Trivet;).....

I thought you'd like that!

[paulyg]

Did you preheat first?

[Winnie]

Did you preheat first?

Yep for 10mins on high

[firm351]

Ive got a baby Q with the high lid and thermometer. I haven't done pork in it yet at Christmas I did a turkey in it, was a decent size bird so there wasnt a lot of clearance between it and the lid, I had it turned up flat out the whole time and the temp on the thermometer never went above about 130. Took 5 hrs but it was bloody beautiful turkey.

I reckon for pork you might not have got enough heat for the crackle, what was thermometer reading when you put it in and during cooking?

Mine can get well over 300 degrees after a long pre heat so I reckon preheat the shit out of it then stick the pork in and hopefully it will stay hot enough for the first 20 or so minutes. Make sure the pork is near room temp before you put it in not straight out of the fridge will help aswell.

Now im bloody hungry and only crappy mine camp food for tea. Wish I had pork belly!

[Winnie]

Thanks mate... It read about 220 for most of the time.
I'll try it again with extra preheating and see how that goes.

[growler2058]

Just crackle it up with a cooking blow torch at the end. Problem solved ;)

[Winnie]

Just crackle it up with a cooking blow torch at the end. Problem solved ;)

Haven't heard that one before! I cut the rind off and put it under the grill so it was all good in the end

[BigRAWesty]

Haven't heard that one before! I cut the rind off and put it under the grill so it was all good in the end

That's what we do.

[threedogs]

Look forward to some more meals, i just cook on very high for 3/4 hr skin up then turn down low for a few hours.
Does their web site suggest anything, they are an awesome cooking system

[Winnie]

Look forward to some more meals, i just cook on very high for 3/4 hr skin up then turn down low for a few hours.
Does their web site suggest anything, they are an awesome cooking system

Nah nothing about belly on their website. I think the problem was, max temp just wasn't quite hot enough

[growler2058]

Haven't heard that one before! I cut the rind off and put it under the grill so it was all good in the end

You hang with me an ill teach you a few things pup;)

[threedogs]

AH Grasshopper has spoken I await your first lesson lol

[Maxhead]

I've got the Q100 with high lid and thermometer Chrisso and what I do is get it red hot place skin down without any al foil on a trivet and get the thing roaring and spiting hot oil and flameing up. Once the crackling is just about done then put al foil in under the trivet and turn the roast skin up and turn down to low. Don't open it for a couple of hours and you're done...LOL Works for me every time

[Clunk]

Would rubbing salt onto the fat help?

[threedogs]

Would rubbing salt onto the fat help?

Yeah thats what I heard scour with a knife and rub with oil and salt.
Pretty sure Winnie did that

[Clunk]

Yeah thats what I heard scour with a knife and rub with oil and salt.
Pretty sure Winnie did that

Ah yeah, so he did ;)

[Maxhead]

Would rubbing salt onto the fat help?

C'mon Clunk, everyone knows that:tease:

[Clunk]

C'mon Clunk, everyone knows that:tease:

I didnt .......... dont really do pork , missus does like it much, apart from bacon that us lol

[Winnie]

C'mon Clunk, everyone knows that:tease:

I was waiting for the weber master to come along...
I don't reckon mine would get hot enough to do it really?

[Maxhead]

I don't reckon mine would get hot enough to do it really?

Really???? Take it back...lol


Yeah maybe try preheating it more or go with Growles suggestion:sterb032:

[Winnie]

You had me worried Kris so I went out and turned it on full heat for 15mins and it went to 280C
I think what's happened is, somehow we have got the family q convection trays and it took up too much space on the grill and did not allow the hot air to circulate properly.
Doing steaks tomorrow night so we'll see how they go!

[Maxhead]

You had me worried Kris so I went out and turned it on full heat for 15mins and it went to 280C
I think what's happened is, somehow we have got the family q convection trays and it took up too much space on the grill and did not allow the hot air to circulate properly.
Doing steaks tomorrow night so we'll see how they go!



That will do it mate...LOL If I put one of those trays on the grill its useless but ok for bacon and eggs ...Problem solved ! Now go and get a pork roast and try again:)

[threedogs]

Can you put a pic of your Webber please Winnie

[Winnie]

That will do it mate...LOL If I put one of those trays on the grill its useless but ok for bacon and eggs ...Problem solved ! Now go and get a pork roast and try again:)
No no, the foil convection tray that goes under the trivet to direct heat and catch oil...


Can you put a pic of your Webber please Winnie

This bloody forum app won't let me upload a photo! It's a Weber Q 2200

[Winnie]

57085

App just worked... Lol

[threedogs]

perfect size to take away if the weather turns nasty, very nice thanks

[Winnie]

perfect size to take away if the weather turns nasty, very nice thanks

If you were gonna get one to take away then the baby q would be better, exactly the same but a bit smaller...very popular with caravanners.
We were gonna get the baby because it's big enough for roasting but got the mid size Q for its bigger grill size

[growler2058]

I love pork. Its my favourite roast

[Winnie]

I love pork. Its my favourite roast

Second only to lamb =)

[growler2058]

Second only to lamb =)

Actually way prefer roast goat to lamb,

Come to think of it I really love all roast meat

[AB]

Actually way prefer roast goat to lamb, Come to think of it I really love all roast meat my next investment is a Cobb!!!!!

[Winnie]

my next investment is a Cobb!!!!!

Yep that's a much better camping alternative to the weber q... It's like a mini kettle BBQ, awesome little thing they are!!

[lhurley]

According to my old man (not a cook but does damn good), before you cook the pork, dry it off with paper towel and then salt then rub with white vinegar.

Apparently it gives better crackle then rubbing with oil does. We are having roast pork in our coal weber tomorrow so I see how it goes.

Btw lamb roast in a coal weber is the best. Hands down.

[threedogs]

A white russian friend of mine [big eaters] does a mean lamb shoulder on a webber.
Last camp I took 2 lamb shoulders , there were no complaints, Not a fan of those Cobb
stoves. as you need to take heat beads.

[Winnie]

A white russian friend of mine [big eaters] does a mean lamb shoulder on a webber.
Last camp I took 2 lamb shoulders , there were no complaints, Not a fan of those Cobb
stoves. as you need to take heat beads.

No different to having to take a gas bottle though, actually a small bag of heat beads would take up less room. And you get the coal taste... I think they're a great idea.

[Woof]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6xswgiIyA&sns=fb

[threedogs]

I take it if buying new you can specify what gas you want
I see they have a spit option as well,

[Winnie]

Done a few steaks on the Q now and they come out perfect every time... Little bit of oil and pepper and a shyte load of salt, mmmm yum!

[Maxhead]

Once you get used to them they are a great bit of gear

[Winnie]

Once you get used to them they are a great bit of gear

Yep got a nice little roast lamb to do this weekend, can't wait.

[Winnie]

Just cooked a killer leg of lamb! Love this BBQ! Been doing steaks during the week but tonight's lamb was incredible

[outback]

I take it if buying new you can specify what gas you want
I see they have a spit option as well,

As TD noted.. spit option.. Worth the money..

[Maxhead]

Just cooked a killer leg of lamb! Love this BBQ! Been doing steaks during the week but tonight's lamb was incredible


Yeah right!! pics or you're lying

[Winnie]

Yeah right!! pics or you're lying

Might have to wait until this weekend =)

[threedogs]

by the weekend you'll have pleny more mouth watering meals to tease us with.lol
Noticed yesterday at Aldi they sell a similar style BBQ for $220, alloy hood and all

Those small chicken roasts from Lennards would work well I suppose,,, after all
it is a Weber

[Winnie]

Been using this BBQ flat out... At least 4 times a week. Just did a Roast pork, absolutely incredible!! http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/153.jpg

[threedogs]

I hate you lol

[firm351]

Been using this BBQ flat out... At least 4 times a week. Just did a Roast pork, absolutely incredible!! http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/153.jpg
How did the crackle come up mate?

[Winnie]

How did the crackle come up mate?
It was spot on mate, best I've had in years

[threedogs]

That crackle is to die for, did you have high heat
for 1hr then turn it right down to finish the cooking

[Winnie]

That crackle is to die for, did you have high heat
for 1hr then turn it right down to finish the cooking
Just high heat for 20 mins... That's all that was needed. About 250 degrees. Then down to 180ish for another hour to finish it off.

[Batten44]

Got a Baby Q, love to take it camping. Always gives a great feed!

[threedogs]

Heres a gem for some BBQ's obviously designed by an Aussie
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Weber-Baby-Q-BBQ-Scraper-Cleaning-Tool-5-in-1-Stainless-Steel-bottle-opener-/191731214512?hash=item2ca41228b0:g:05cAAOSwAYtWMHD K

[Winnie]

Heres a gem for some BBQ's obviously designed by an Aussie
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Weber-Baby-Q-BBQ-Scraper-Cleaning-Tool-5-in-1-Stainless-Steel-bottle-opener-/191731214512?hash=item2ca41228b0:g:05cAAOSwAYtWMHD K

That's awesome, will be getting one of those now. Cheers

[threedogs]

That's awesome, will be getting one of those now. Cheers

Im jealous of your Q so I loked up prices , and came across that scraper.
Could laser cut one myself but for that price I wouldnt bother,
will be buying one myself

[Winnie]

Im jealous of your Q so I loked up prices , and came across that scraper.
Could laser cut one myself but for that price I wouldnt bother,
will be buying one myself

We still use it a minimum of 3-4 times a week, we don't use the oven inside at all. Got chicken drumsticks roasting in there as we speak.
After all this time and using it so often we are still only on our second 9kg gas bottle.

[Bush Ranger]

I don`t have a Weber Q, but I do have a hooded 4 burner BBQ, that I put those coal briquettes dodads in on top of the volcanic rocks. I turn the gas on for a few minutes to light them up and then bung in a roast lamb, pork or a couple of chooks on the spit roast turner and place an aluminium foil tray full of veges underneath the cooking meat to catch the dripping fat to help cook the veges. Turns out well with fresh Rosemary, Sage, Salt and Pepper. The best way to cook a roast I reckon.