I have one of these, but haven't tried it yet. Very easy to set up, and folds flat. If you Google it, you can find Youtube's showing people using it. You can cook a Roast dinner in it, but not for a large group, I would think.
-- Edited by Sheba on Thursday 7th of November 2013 09:15:59 PM
Kantiki said
03:12 AM Nov 8, 2013
My van does not have an oven, only a microwave. As we mostly free camp, the microwave is only good for storing our medication. I was wondering if anyone had bought a portable oven and what were their thoughts. I dont want to carry a webber, choofer or camp oven for the fire or similar items. I have looked at a few today and I like the Companion brand. Any thoughts?
Kantiki, don't discount a weber baby bbq, we have one, small and portable, our van does not have a oven, cook just about everything in it including baking bread. Last trip 3 weeks ago I put in a frozen lasange and 35 minutes later ready to eat. Used correctly it is a good oven.
We are with you WollyandPete Baby Q for us I have cooked all sorts of things from roasts to deserts and scones (just ask Dougwe) best little cooker you could have on your travels.
PS if it works here's a copy of the cook book enjoy
Now as for the scones, yep, very nice indeed and the pic of that bread also very nice. "Kiwi as" does a good job of cooking in a camp oven though, real good In fact.
Me, I have a WeberQ 220 at base camp and take a BabyQ 100 when on the road. IMO they are the best BBQ ever invented. I have the Weber Kettle as well but has been under cover and unused since I got the Q. Got rid of my 4 burner BBQ never to return.
I tried doing a stew/casserole in a small baking dish with no lid in the BabyQ and stirred a couple of times during the cooking process and it had that smoked BBQ taste about it, very nice if I say so myself. In fact I am doing one tonight. Would have to be close to a camp oven taste.
So don't rule out the BabyQ just yet.
Nelly said
06:23 PM Nov 8, 2013
Are there different sizes in the BabyQ or just 1 Baby (no baby babies or whatever!!!) - are they heavy to lift and carry?
Dougwe said
07:22 PM Nov 8, 2013
Hi Nelly, There is two BabyQ's, the BabyQ 100 is a low lid and no temp gauge, the BabyQ 120 has a higher lid with temp gauge.
If you have not used a Q before I highly recommend the the one with gauge, very handy. I find the temp is very much the same as a normal house gas oven, mine anyway.
The higher lid allows more space for cooking a great range of goodies. I only have the 100 as got it second hand cheap but still in a un opened box so as good as new. It doesn't have the wing table each end either but don't miss them so all good. I have the 220 at home so have learnt times for pre heating and cooking times for various goodies so the 100 works for me. They do a great Pizza too, no fat dripping off them like a bought one. If you like Pizza make sure you get the Pizza Stone. You also need a "Trivet" for roasting and similar goodies.
They can be lifted very easily as they are designed to travel and require very little space. Well worth the cost and a look see.
I am not connected to Weber in any way other than to the handle of the lid.
Nelly said
10:24 PM Nov 8, 2013
Sounds like you are a bit of a whizz at cooking on the Q - thanks for the reply Dougwe
Kantiki said
12:19 AM Nov 9, 2013
I thought I had replied to this so I hope its not in the wrong thread lol. Thanks for all the replies, we are now proud owners of a baby Q.
Dougwe said
12:41 AM Nov 9, 2013
Good move there Kantiki, you will just love it. You will also be attached to the lid handle as well soon and won't want to let go, well you will really cos you will have to get to the goodies inside.
ENJOY
Dougwe said
01:03 AM Nov 9, 2013
I mentioned earlier in this thread about how I do a stew/casserole in the BabyQ and I was doing one today so thought you might like to see a pic,
This is such a great thread, having just bought ourselves a baby q... how fantastic does that bread look Wollyandpete & def wanting to try a stew Dougwe...happy cooking everyone...
Be Safe Greg&Karen
WollyandPete said
03:22 AM Nov 9, 2013
Hey C1, thanks for the weber book, will print it out.
Pete
D and D said
05:05 AM Nov 9, 2013
Had a look at the Baby Q at Bar-B-Ques Galore and they come with a stack of accessories and I'm sure not all of them are that useful. Those who are among the Baby Q initiates what accessories would you recommend and and which would you not and why?
Dougwe said
06:28 AM Nov 9, 2013
D&D, the "Trivet" is a must have item as you need it for roasts, bread and similar items, it is what my stew is sitting on. The triangle cleaning brush, BBQ wipes and if you like pizza then a "Pizza Stone" is a must although you can put a triple layer of foil and go on a tin tray but the stone just seems to work better. Of course the stone or tray must sit on the trivet. That's all I have and works well for me.
Just keep in mind when using the trivet you must have two layers of foil under it and put 4 small cuts in the middle under the trivet.
As for cleaning the Q I only clean the cooking surface with the wipes before every use and with the brush when needed, I only clean inside lid and base a few times a year, unless they get really bad as they are the secret and lid closed when cooking to get the Q flavour. This was told to me when I first got the bigger Q and works well for me.
As before, the only connection I have to Weber is to the handle of the lid.
Did I say I love my Q?
Edit....My roasts sit directly on the trivet not in a tray etc.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 9th of November 2013 06:29:37 AM
chaslib said
03:36 PM Nov 9, 2013
baby Q is the best invention since sliced bread! I use it for everything. Whilst I have the recipes supplied with the Q, I would kill for a selection of favourite recipes from forum members. Not sure If there is one already compiled and available in the cooking forum .... Dont have the patience to troll through all the posts to find something. There are so many of us, I cant believe some recipe guru has not already done thiS .... A sub forum for Webber Q recipes would be the go!
i believe most things cooked in an oven can be adapted for a WebberQ
Ontos45 said
06:23 PM Nov 9, 2013
Sue and I looked at the Baby Q and Ziegler & Brown twin grill at BBQ Galore Rockhampton and have decided on the Ziggy. Mainly as my preference is open grill cooking and Sue likes doing her roasts and cakes etc. closed cooking. Bloody exi., but with the twin burners can use 1 or both depending on what we want. Both love cooking out doors and just our preference so thought I'd put our 2 bobs worth in.
PS. Roothy (4x4 magazine) now has a quick cook book out in newsagents and some bueat quick recipes.
I have one of these, but haven't tried it yet. Very easy to set up, and folds flat. If you Google it, you can find Youtube's showing people using it. You can cook a Roast dinner in it, but not for a large group, I would think.
http://www.coleman.com/product/5010D700T
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Thursday 7th of November 2013 09:15:59 PM
My van does not have an oven, only a microwave. As we mostly free camp, the microwave is only good for storing our medication. I was wondering if anyone had bought a portable oven and what were their thoughts. I dont want to carry a webber, choofer or camp oven for the fire or similar items. I have looked at a few today and I like the Companion brand. Any thoughts?
http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Brands/Companion/portable-gas-oven
www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Coleman-Camping-and-outdoor-gas-stove-oven-/231086274251
Kantiki, don't discount a weber baby bbq, we have one, small and portable, our van does not have a oven, cook just about everything in it including baking bread. Last trip 3 weeks ago I put in a frozen lasange and 35 minutes later ready to eat. Used correctly it is a good oven.
A fine loaf from the weber below.
Pete
We are with you WollyandPete Baby Q for us I have cooked all sorts of things from roasts to deserts and scones (just ask Dougwe) best little cooker you could have on your travels.
PS if it works here's a copy of the cook book enjoy
Copyrights are a waist of time aren't they C1.
Now as for the scones, yep, very nice indeed and the pic of that bread also very nice. "Kiwi as" does a good job of cooking in a camp oven though, real good In fact.
Me, I have a WeberQ 220 at base camp and take a BabyQ 100 when on the road. IMO they are the best BBQ ever invented. I have the Weber Kettle as well but has been under cover and unused since I got the Q. Got rid of my 4 burner BBQ never to return.
I tried doing a stew/casserole in a small baking dish with no lid in the BabyQ and stirred a couple of times during the cooking process and it had that smoked BBQ taste about it, very nice if I say so myself. In fact I am doing one tonight. Would have to be close to a camp oven taste.
So don't rule out the BabyQ just yet.
If you have not used a Q before I highly recommend the the one with gauge, very handy. I find the temp is very much the same as a normal house gas oven, mine anyway.
The higher lid allows more space for cooking a great range of goodies. I only have the 100 as got it second hand cheap but still in a un opened box so as good as new. It doesn't have the wing table each end either but don't miss them so all good. I have the 220 at home so have learnt times for pre heating and cooking times for various goodies so the 100 works for me. They do a great Pizza too, no fat dripping off them like a bought one. If you like Pizza make sure you get the Pizza Stone. You also need a "Trivet" for roasting and similar goodies.
They can be lifted very easily as they are designed to travel and require very little space. Well worth the cost and a look see.
I am not connected to Weber in any way other than to the handle of the lid.
ENJOY
I mentioned earlier in this thread about how I do a stew/casserole in the BabyQ and I was doing one today so thought you might like to see a pic,
Be Safe Greg&Karen
Pete
D&D, the "Trivet" is a must have item as you need it for roasts, bread and similar items, it is what my stew is sitting on. The triangle cleaning brush, BBQ wipes and if you like pizza then a "Pizza Stone" is a must although you can put a triple layer of foil and go on a tin tray but the stone just seems to work better. Of course the stone or tray must sit on the trivet. That's all I have and works well for me.
Just keep in mind when using the trivet you must have two layers of foil under it and put 4 small cuts in the middle under the trivet.
As for cleaning the Q I only clean the cooking surface with the wipes before every use and with the brush when needed, I only clean inside lid and base a few times a year, unless they get really bad as they are the secret and lid closed when cooking to get the Q flavour. This was told to me when I first got the bigger Q and works well for me.
As before, the only connection I have to Weber is to the handle of the lid.
Did I say I love my Q?
Edit....My roasts sit directly on the trivet not in a tray etc.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 9th of November 2013 06:29:37 AM
baby Q is the best invention since sliced bread! I use it for everything. Whilst I have the recipes supplied with the Q, I would kill for a selection of favourite recipes from forum members. Not sure If there is one already compiled and available in the cooking forum .... Dont have the patience to troll through all the posts to find something. There are so many of us, I cant believe some recipe guru has not already done thiS .... A sub forum for Webber Q recipes would be the go!
i believe most things cooked in an oven can be adapted for a WebberQ
PS. Roothy (4x4 magazine) now has a quick cook book out in newsagents and some bueat quick recipes.
Peter