Hey all,

A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
his own smoker.

She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.

I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
what else to suggest.

What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?


-Chef Juke
"EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:16:06 -0800, Chef Juke
> wrote:

>What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?

A Polder or Polder clone, and one of those way-cool Themapens, if
that's what those pen-sized, instant-read thermometers are called.

Chef Juke > wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.
>
> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>
> I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
> BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
> what else to suggest.
>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
An ice chest, a Chef Juke BBQ apron, a heavy cleaver (ala Brick or Fosco),
a sturdy butcher block and, most importantly, several cases of beer and
whiskey.

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You may want to try some books by Steven Raichlen (BBQ University).
There are several to choose from and all give some pretty basic
information on grilling, smoking, etc. with a wide variety of recipes.
Books are available on his website or Amazon, etc.

You may also want to check out The Smoke Ring at
http://www.thesmokering.com/. It will have links to numerous member
websites and their products.

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:16:06 -0800, Chef Juke
> wrote:

>Hey all,
>
>A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
>recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
>his own smoker.
>
>She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
>hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>
>I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
>BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
>what else to suggest.
>
>What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
>
>-Chef Juke
>"EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"

"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
...
> Hey all,
>
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.
>
> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>

One can't have too many charcoal chimneys(Weber only please)--
Books by Ray Lampe, Richard McPeake, Mike Mills and Paul Kirk are all good
choices..
Look what kind of lump charcoal he prefers and order him a pallet!
Maybe even she could get a 2nd job so they could afford the 8'X30" w/42"
vertical, Klose that he needs to take his cooking to the next level!.
Well some of them are good suggestions anyway!

Buzz

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:16:06 -0800, Chef Juke
> wrote:


>What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?

Gloves... Silvers if you can get them for handleing buring coals (or
at least shoulder length welding gloves) and some neoprene numbers for
handleing hot food.

Clay-
--
Standard Disclaimer:
My Employer gives my internet access, but I don't speak for them...
So blame me for saying something dumb, not them.

Clay Cahill 2005

"I would just like to say that after all these years of heavy drinking, bright lights and late
nights, I still don't need glasses. I drink right out of the bottle." - David Lee Roth

A wireless thermometer.
A good set of tongs (oneswith an actual hinge, not just bent metal).
A container big enough to brine a turkey.
A non metal grill scrubber (the metal ones have been implicated in some
injuries something about the wires getting stuck on the grill and getting
injested).
a flavor injector.
a gift certificate at the nearest butcher shop.
a weber battery operated lighter.
a flame proof mat to put the grill on if you have a deck.
a couple bags of hickory chunks.
a power washer to clean the innards (Ok thats a stretch...more
power....RrRRrrrrrr).
couple bottles of his favorite barbque sauce.
a couple cases of his favorite beer.
a standing rib roast.
a good set of leather gloves (stay away from those Ove gloves, they burn
real good when wet).
a bottom emptying chimney starter (pick it up and the coals dump from the
bottom).
a vacuum food sealer for left overs (not that there will be any but its
still a fun gadget).
A couple cans of oven cleaner (from the dollar store).
a beer can chicken holder.



"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
...
> Hey all,
>
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.
>
> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>
> I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
> BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
> what else to suggest.
>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
>
> -Chef Juke
> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"

Chef Juke wrote:

>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?


A thick skin and an invite here.
A remote thermometer.
A Weber chimney
A case of beer to be used at the first cookout you are invited to.

Chef Juke wrote:
>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
In the past 2 years I've given 5 Polders as gifts and each time it has
been well received and used. It's pretty easy to strike up a
conversation and see if they have one already and once you describe the
benefits it's easy to tell if they'd want one. Whether they Q or not
it's still high on my list of potential gifts for some more people this
Xmas.

Cam

Chef Juke wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.
>
> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>
> I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
> BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
> what else to suggest.
>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>

A folding canopy. At least 12' x 12'. Q'in in the rain isn't much fun
but here's one way to beat it.
HTH

Pierre

Chef Juke wrote:
:: Hey all,
:: A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
:: recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to
build
:: his own smoker.
:: She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
:: hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
:: I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of
Texas
:: BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was
wondering
:: what else to suggest.
:::: What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
:: -Chef Juke
:: "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"

A thermopen. The super-fast one. Yes, they're kind of expensive and
aren't waterproof, but if you get the wallet that fits on the belt, it
*probably* won't get left outside in the rain.
Get a bright color (I have a red and a yellow) so it will be slightly
harder to misplace.
They do have a "Buy five, get one free" deal if you several deserving
friends. Unfortunately, all 6 must be gray in this deal.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...pen/index.html

BOB
--
Raw Meat Should NOT Have An Ingredients List

Smokey wrote:
::
:: A thermopen. The super-fast one. Yes, they're kind of expensive
and
:: aren't waterproof, but if you get the wallet that fits on the belt,
it
:: *probably* won't get left outside in the rain.
:: Get a bright color (I have a red and a yellow) so it will be
slightly
:: harder to misplace.
:: They do have a "Buy five, get one free" deal if you several
deserving
:: friends. Unfortunately, all 6 must be gray in this deal.
::
:: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/...pen/index.html
::
:: BOB
:: --
:: Raw Meat Should NOT Have An Ingredients List

LOL! Yes, that's really me. I see that my nephew was using the
computer and forgot to switch my name back. I just hope he didn't use
my "nick" for any of his posts <EG>

BOB

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:16:06 -0800, Chef Juke
> wrote:

>What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?

Chef,

Most accessories are, in my opinion, useless and can actually be
counterproductive to the learning curve of a beginning BBQ enthusiast.

My suggestions, a couple of which have been mentioned in the thread,
are
- Large cooler
- Solid construction two tine meat fork
- Quality 10 or 12 inch slicer (knife)
- Tongs
- Generous gift certificate to local purveyor of BBQ appropriate meats

Enjoy,
Gary
-
http://www.wiviott.com

Chef Juke wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.
>
> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>
> I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
> BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
> what else to suggest.
>
> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
>
> -Chef Juke
> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"

I sent this last night and don't see it posted. I have not killfiled
myself either. Hope it is not a duplicate.

In addition to what you have suggested

A pair of heavy long oven mits or welders gloves
tongs and/or spatongs
chimney starter
grill wok
long nosed lighter
bag of lump(start'em on the right track)

I use a pizza pan for carrying out most meats from the house to the
smoker and back. I like the pizza pan rather than using a regular
plate. A cookie sheet would work well also. Not an absolute, but nice
to have, IMO.

Depending on his patio set up, some type of table to set meat and other
things on, so that they are easily accessible to the smoker.

And finally, a butt or 2 for his first cook!!!

BBQ

"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
...
> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
> his own smoker.

Fire extinguisher. Don't ask me to elaborate, the story is still too fresh
and too embarassing to talk about. And I'm not kidding.

On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:03:32 -0600, G Wiv > wrote:

>On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:16:06 -0800, Chef Juke
> wrote:
>
>>What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>
>Chef,
>
>Most accessories are, in my opinion, useless and can actually be
>counterproductive to the learning curve of a beginning BBQ enthusiast.
>
>My suggestions, a couple of which have been mentioned in the thread,
>are
>- Large cooler
>- Solid construction two tine meat fork
>- Quality 10 or 12 inch slicer (knife)
>- Tongs
>- Generous gift certificate to local purveyor of BBQ appropriate meats
>
>Enjoy,
>Gary
>-
>http://www.wiviott.com
>
Sorry, Gary

Lose the two tine meat fork & substitute a pigtail; otherwise, we
agree.
but an Instant-read thermometer , a la Thermopen is nice too.
And a steel for the knife . . .
Harry

On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 22:26:19 -0600, "Jmagerl" >
wrote:

>A wireless thermometer.
> A good set of tongs (oneswith an actual hinge, not just bent metal).
>A container big enough to brine a turkey.
>A non metal grill scrubber (the metal ones have been implicated in some
>injuries something about the wires getting stuck on the grill and getting
>injested).
>a flavor injector.
>a gift certificate at the nearest butcher shop.
>a weber battery operated lighter.
> a flame proof mat to put the grill on if you have a deck.
>a couple bags of hickory chunks.
>a power washer to clean the innards (Ok thats a stretch...more
>power....RrRRrrrrrr).
>couple bottles of his favorite barbque sauce.
>a couple cases of his favorite beer.
>a standing rib roast.
>a good set of leather gloves (stay away from those Ove gloves, they burn
>real good when wet).
>a bottom emptying chimney starter (pick it up and the coals dump from the
>bottom).
>a vacuum food sealer for left overs (not that there will be any but its
>still a fun gadget).
>A couple cans of oven cleaner (from the dollar store).
>a beer can chicken holder.
>
>
>
>"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Hey all,
>>
>> A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for her husband who has
>> recently gotten very interested in BBQ and is getting ready to build
>> his own smoker.
>>
>> She was looking for ideas for what to get him for his new
>> hobby...cookbooks, cooking accessories, etc.
>>
>> I came up with a few cookbook ideas (Smoke & Spice, Legends of Texas
>> BBQ) and some equipment ideas (thermometer, tongs) but was wondering
>> what else to suggest.
>>
>> What accessories would YOU give to a newbie?
>>
>>
>> -Chef Juke
>> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"
>
Do you know who makes the bottom emptying chimney starter or where I
can buy one?

Marc Newman > wrote:
> [ . . . ]
> Do you know who makes the bottom emptying chimney starter or where I
> can buy one?

I just bought a regular one and took the grate out.

--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled War on Terror Veterans and
their families:
http://saluteheroes.org/ & http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! !

On 08 Nov 2005 22:23:01 GMT, wrote:

>Marc Newman > wrote:
>> [ . . . ]
>> Do you know who makes the bottom emptying chimney starter or where I
>> can buy one?
>
>I just bought a regular one and took the grate out.

Ah - that would make it the Late Grate, eh . . . .

Harry