Random household issues -- questions asked and answered here

Apparently this Weber is the best on the market for electric grills:

http://www.amazon.com/Weber-526001-Electric-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B001H1NH6A

tim1_2 wrote:There's tons of charcoal BBQ options.  What you want is either one of these:

Full size: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue-p1666055

Mini: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue

Trust me and get a Weber.

Does it produce a ton of smoke? We have an egg at home and that produces a ton, just wondering if it's similar.

Ev wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:There's tons of charcoal BBQ options.  What you want is either one of these:

Full size: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue-p1666055

Mini: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue

Trust me and get a Weber.

Does it produce a ton of smoke? We have an egg at home and that produces a ton, just wondering if it's similar.

If you're just cooking with regular charcoal, it doesn't produce a ton of smoke.  It also depends if you're cooking "direct" or "indirect".  Direct means your food is right over the hot coals, indirect means it's more just like an oven, where your coals are piled on one side and your food is on the other, not directly over them.  If your food is directly over the coals (like when you're searing steaks), the juices and stuff dripping on the coals produces a bit more smoke, but nothing crazy.

If you decide to add wood chips/chunks for more smoky deliciousness, it will obviously create more smoke.

I guess the other issue is actually lighting the charcoal.  Depending on your method of lighting (i.e. charcoal chimney), a lot of smoke can be produced.  I have the Weber Performer (http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue-16665696?gclid=CP3D0JDmyb4CFZFufgodPYcAwg), so it has integrated gas-assist lighting, but it might be a little big for your purposes. 

Are you legally allowed to have a charcoal BBQ?

tim1_2 wrote:

Ev wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:There's tons of charcoal BBQ options.  What you want is either one of these:

Full size: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue-p1666055

Mini: http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue

Trust me and get a Weber.

Does it produce a ton of smoke? We have an egg at home and that produces a ton, just wondering if it's similar.

If you're just cooking with regular charcoal, it doesn't produce a ton of smoke.  It also depends if you're cooking "direct" or "indirect".  Direct means your food is right over the hot coals, indirect means it's more just like an oven, where your coals are piled on one side and your food is on the other, not directly over them.  If your food is directly over the coals (like when you're searing steaks), the juices and stuff dripping on the coals produces a bit more smoke, but nothing crazy.

If you decide to add wood chips/chunks for more smoky deliciousness, it will obviously create more smoke.

I guess the other issue is actually lighting the charcoal.  Depending on your method of lighting (i.e. charcoal chimney), a lot of smoke can be produced.  I have the Weber Performer (http://www.rona.ca/en/charcoal-barbecue-16665696?gclid=CP3D0JDmyb4CFZFufgodPYcAwg), so it has integrated gas-assist lighting, but it might be a little big for your purposes. 

Are you legally allowed to have a charcoal BBQ?

I'll be checking that out in the next couple of days. You are legally allowed to use any type of BBQ in Ottawa, however it is up to the condo board to regulate for their specific building. Most ban propane and gas (unless you have a gas hookup to the unit). I will have to see if charcoal is an option. Regardless I would probably just get that Weber electric or whatever is the best on the market in two years, when I move in.

I've never used an electric one, but flavour wise it wouldn't be any different really than cooking with gas.  Might be your best bet.

I would personally recommend somewhere west of downtown with the construction on the 417 scheduled to be done this fall it will be far better than trying to commute from the South or East of downtown. Unless of course you're planning on living right downtown. I live 7 minutes from the CTC and about 4 km from the 417.

tim1_2 wrote:I've never used an electric one, but flavour wise it wouldn't be any different really than cooking with gas.  Might be your best bet.

The difference I see is you aren't getting an open flame, so maybe not as much char or grilled flavour. Either way, I'm not too picky. There will probably be an unreal electric on the market then, if not the Weber gets really hot and has really great reviews.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:I would personally recommend somewhere west of downtown with the construction on the 417 scheduled to be done this fall it will be far better than trying to commute from the South or East of downtown.  Unless of course you're planning on living right downtown.  I live 7 minutes from the CTC and about 4 km from the 417.

Are you replying to me? If so I just bought west of downtown in Hintonburg.   

Nothing beats a classic Weber charcoal grill... love those.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:I would personally recommend somewhere west of downtown with the construction on the 417 scheduled to be done this fall it will be far better than trying to commute from the South or East of downtown.  Unless of course you're planning on living right downtown.  I live 7 minutes from the CTC and about 4 km from the 417.

You're in Carp, aren't you?  I'm in Stittsville (Bryanston Gate), about 3 minutes from CTC.

I'm technically considered to be in Carp but I'm not actually in the village.

Ev wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:I've never used an electric one, but flavour wise it wouldn't be any different really than cooking with gas.  Might be your best bet.

The difference I see is you aren't getting an open flame, so maybe not as much char or grilled flavour. Either way, I'm not too picky. There will probably be an unreal electric on the market then, if not the Weber gets really hot and has really great reviews.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:I would personally recommend somewhere west of downtown with the construction on the 417 scheduled to be done this fall it will be far better than trying to commute from the South or East of downtown.  Unless of course you're planning on living right downtown.  I live 7 minutes from the CTC and about 4 km from the 417.

Are you replying to me? If so I just bought west of downtown in Hintonburg.   

I was and good call.

Charcoal confirmed. Win.

I just had some apple cider brined charcoal-grilled pork chops.  Delicious.

Man there's so many restaurants near my place, I'm gonna get bigger and my wallet will get lighter.

Hintonburger all day every day

Yeah, the temptation to eat out is huge...so expensive though.  Good luck.

I have a random issue. I broke the Dung out of my right thumb playing softball and required surgery on it. So my participation has been limited on these forums for the past two weeks and will continue to be limited until I get this Cussing cast off.

Ev wrote:Man there's so many restaurants near my place, I'm gonna get bigger and my wallet will get lighter.

Hintonburger all day every day

I have the same problem now that I live in Cornwall, believe it or not.

tim1_2 wrote:I have a random issue. I broke the Dung out of my right thumb playing softball and required surgery on it.  So my participation has been limited on these forums for the past two weeks and will continue to be limited until I get this Cussing cast off.

Get a mic and you can probably find some free voice-to-text app.