Trent772 wrote:Just got my Outback Hybrid 3 burner grill.
Awesome !
1 burner has lava rock over it, (can have charcoal or briquettes) the other two just have the burner cover.
It replaced a Weber 200 egg that I have had for years.
Super impressed with the build quality and performance of the Outback - British designed, Chinese made
Well now,
This has prompted me completely after 50 years to revise my barbie technique using my (relatively) new Outback 3-burner as a couple of the flame covers are already rusting:
Current set-up is 3/4 grill, 1/4 solid griddle plate
I tried one flame cover off only over the weekend using the lavarock/basket combo and it worked a treat:
(The Outback 'charcoal briquettes' are supposed to go in these baskets , to be lit by the burners then when alight burners are turned off to cook by charcoal -hence 'hybrid'-, using the burners as back up if needed as/if charcoal dies down too soon)
This seems like a complete return to charcoal faff with all the ash which is anathema to me, so:
I have now removed 2 of the worst flame covers and put in two Outback 'charcoal baskets' only have filled them with straight lava rock and putting in a large cast iron griddle which I've had for a coupla years and never used.
So next barbie will be 50% lavarock under grilles and 50% Solid griddle , retaining one to the flame covers under.
I'll still retain the fireproof barbie sheets for fatty, flarey stuff.
I also discovered an ace gadget in Waitrose barbie dept: A stainless steel perforated tray for delicate stuff like lamb rack chops, fish kebabs , small whole fish/sardines and even onions which then need minimal handling. Highly recommended. Image to follow....
I’ll report back after next barbie
Thanks @Trent772 for giving me the kick I needed to change......
PS Calor delivered new gas and look like will be refunding for faulty indicator resulting in ‘empty’ cylinder going back with sig. but indeterminate amount of gas