TamTam Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Good afternoon/morning all I have a weber braai that I would like to bring with however as much as I try it's not really coming shiny new kind of clean. I've scrubbed and used an assortment of cleaners and LOTS of elbow grease. So is it better just to buy a new one before I leave. It costs around the same conversion wise for me if I buy a new one here or there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I bought a Weber in Oz. Used it for a couple of years and then got pissed off with it taking 3 hours to get the heat just right and then having it die halfway through my braai. Once you switch to gas your Weber will be out on the pavement waiting some other sucker to try it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 4 hours ago, TamTam said: Good afternoon/morning all I have a weber braai that I would like to bring with however as much as I try it's not really coming shiny new kind of clean. I've scrubbed and used an assortment of cleaners and LOTS of elbow grease. So is it better just to buy a new one before I leave. It costs around the same conversion wise for me if I buy a new one here or there... Save yourself the shipping and buy a new one when you get here.... It'll give you something to do while you wait for the rest of your belongings to arrive... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks @Titus and @SimpleSimon - I've convinced hubby it's not worth spending hours in the cold to get it clean and just get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 15 hours ago, SimpleSimon said: Once you switch to gas your Weber will be out on the pavement As Jan Braai said in his book.... "'n gas is iemand wat jy nooi na jou braai, nie waarmee jy braai nie" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Who has time or the inclination to set up a wood or charcoal braai. I add the stones which give the smokey flavour and my steaks and chicken taste just as good if not better. I resigned from the flat earth society many moons ago. That’s the thing about living in Australia, you learn to do things quicker, more productively and with much less labour. Why do you think houses are built with brick exterior and plasterboard interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 With "clean" it just has to be clean - not look like new. Normal wear & tear is OK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodplessis Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 We brought ours over. Well used but clean - save a couple of $. We build a fire every weekend and relax next to the fire with a glass of red in winter or white in summer. Nothing comes close to the smell of a wood fire... We also have a gas Weber for the quick braai's but prefer the wood fire if we have time, and usually we make time... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 hours ago, SimpleSimon said: quicker, more productively and with much less labour I think it's the whole process that my husband enjoys - if it was ready to quickly I think he would feel robbed. That said I personally prefer a gas braai and have suggested we have both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 How do you make the time? With kids, a business to run, pets to sort out, a bit of gardening, some sport, any spare time and I’m heading to the beach. You know what they say about guys with a braai/bbq fetish .... same thing they say about middle aged guys with sports cars .... hey that’s me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Did I also mention that l make my biltong in a food dehydrator? 1.5 days and it’s done. I hear jaws dropping across 2 continents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, SimpleSimon said: How do you make the time? With kids, a business to run, pets to sort out, a bit of gardening, some sport, any spare time and I’m heading to the beach. You know what they say about guys with a braai/bbq fetish .... same thing they say about middle aged guys with sports cars .... hey that’s me. Oh I agree with you - I prefer the efficiency of gas. But I have learned where not to push the issue. At least he will compromise by getting a baby gas grill too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 21 hours ago, Kodplessis said: We also have a gas Weber for the quick braai's but prefer the wood fire if we have time, and usually we make time... Definitely agreed, we have both too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 A picture is worth 1000 words. Midweek and how about some BBQ chops? 10 minutes later they’re cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Mmmm mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hahahaha...to each their own. If you like the process of setting up a braai, bring your Weber it's fine! If you want it done faster, ditch your Weber and buy gas this side. Do what makes you happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Here's the result - delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Tried to completely delete this post but discovered I can't. Apologies. Edited November 22, 2017 by SimpleSimon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, SimpleSimon said: Tried to completely delete this post but discovered I can't. Apologies. But you can ask Admin to hide it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 17 hours ago, SimpleSimon said: Here's the result - delicious But you can barely see what's happening on the Bushman TV.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 We scrubbed our Weber and bought it along. On 21/11/2017 at 10:03 PM, SimpleSimon said: Did I also mention that l make my biltong in a food dehydrator? 1.5 days and it’s done. I hear jaws dropping across 2 continents. I'd be interested in knowing how thin/thick you cut the meat before dehydrating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I buy rump steaks (one of the cheapest cuts) from Woolworths and cut them in half. They’re sliced to 2 - 3 cm already. I tried cut up a full rump but that was too much PT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) As a postscript to my barbie (correct Australian term) the other night, here is one of our local Australians enjoying leftovers. She didn't seem to mind that it was "braai-ed" by an ex-South African on a gas BBQ. (Is that a contradiction in terms?) An important Australian term to learn "we're cooking with gas". And the reason I don't have time to make wood or charcoal braai's is that "I'm flat out like a lizard drinking" and "I'm busier than a one-eyed snake watching 2 rat holes". But at least I don't have "a couple of kangaroos loose in the top paddock"..... I think. Edited November 23, 2017 by SimpleSimon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 And if your BBQ is not quite as "scrubbed up" as you hoped, you can always use these guys: http://www.ovenvalets.com.au/oven-valets-about/ or https://www.airtasker.com/home-and-garden/bbq-cleaning/sydney/?campaign=686372140&adgroup=30745136610&keyword=%2Bbbq %2Bcleaning %2Bsydney&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgNrQBRC0ARIsAE-m-1xwLKELAgpFx3Almu8ijVPPC7b7r4_9EEAs1v0wA8Am9xQgb638pScaAkhVEALw_wcB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 16 hours ago, SimpleSimon said: I buy rump steaks (one of the cheapest cuts) from Woolworths and cut them in half. They’re sliced to 2 - 3 cm already. I tried cut up a full rump but that was too much PT. Thanks Simon, much appreciated. Back to the Weber - we had some black paint (I think it was a special type?????) that we used to touch up any places where we may have scrubbed the paint away - also used on some tent pegs. They do the non-gas Weber's here you might compare the cost of size in your packed belongings / time scrubbing to the cots of buying one new? Bunnings web site can probably provide a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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