For many years I have not had a decent barbeque grill - always reverted to building a fire at ground level with a simple mesh grill placed on top, as you learn to do in the boy scouts. So we decided now was the time to get a better option, given that I now have the large gas bottle for fuel, thanks to the heat treatment forge (see www.kayfaknives.blogspot.com). The hardware store up the road had some ideal looking ones in stock at a very reasonable price, so later that afternoon we went up and bought one. As it turns out, it was their last one of that model, so we made it just in time. Yesterday we spent the day in the garden and used the bbq for its maiden outing.
It's fairly small as these things go, but for the most part it is just the 2 of us, unless Nicola comes to visit, so an ideal size actually. There is the main grill area with 2 burners, which can be operated independently, even at different temperature settings. There is the "keep it warm" shelf just a little above that, shielded by the lid. On the right is a shelf for utensils etc. and on the left is another shelf that has a third burner built into it, suitable for a small pot.
Judging by yesterday's results it works really well. The meal was delicious, the weather was glorious, the day was very relaxing.
Enjoy the photos!
Yum! Your father would have been proud of you! I still have his gas braai in my shed. My new lodger is going to help me build a braai nook and once it is set up nicely (which may take a year) I'll pass on my photos.
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