Much better luck with my steak tonight. There was no wind, but there were showers, but coz there was no wind, the bbq got up to temp in no time.
Strip (fat part of the t-bone) and a store-bought pork chop. Got the steaks on special and could not leave them behind. Thick coating of Lemon Pepper and salt. Bloody tops
potatoes
full heat
searing the fat
resting
Was lovely, way better than the previous effort, all due to the lack of wind! The gasser got as hot as possible, seared the pork chop for the same time as the steak, 2.5 min each side with the lid down, turned out great! All those Youtube BBQ vids were they sear steaks for several mins each side over the fire then leave them roasting for 10 mins make me physically ill. They still seem to come "pink perfect", but it's probaby photoshopped. I mean honestly.
I've seen one video where the dude, who has a sweet-as charcoal pit and drinks beer on camera (credit where it's due), throws some thin T-bones right over the coals and keeps them there for several minutes per side, then puts them to the indirect side and says he did it earlier than normal because of the video. God those steaks would've been charcoal themselves before he moved them off the coals...
Before the cook though, he soaks his coals in lighter fluid (more commonly known as kersone or jet fuel) for a straight 30 seconds, so the credit might have to be removed...
Was eating within half an hour of throwing on the potatoes. Just tried to take a swig of the bourbon with the cap on, yes I am qualified for this thread. Don't let the flawless grammar fool you. I'm studying a course which requires near-perfect grammar, spelling and common sense. And besides, some of the greatest scholars, most successful, and longest living people in history were boozehounds.
Here is the gas BBQ grill, which I got FREE from my neighbour. They actually thanked me for taking it off their hands, when I should've been thanking them for giving me a FREE grill. It needs some anti-rust paint cans, but it's a FREE perfectly functioning portable grill. These are not made anymore, but they were over $200 new just for the grill unit alone, with a stand they were $350+... i got it for freakng FREE