Pizza on a Weber Pulse

Ingredients

DOUGH
7 g grams dried yeast
1 tsp teaspoon white sugar
325 ml millilitres tepid water
400 g grams pizza flour or Tipo 00, sifted
100 g grams fine semolina, sifted
1 tsp teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tbsp tablespoons olive oil
PIZZA SAUCE
1 x 400g can, diced tomatoes
1 tbsp tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, crushed
TOPPING SUGGESTIONS
1 mushroom, thinly sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
50 g grams ham, diced
1 fresh Italian sausage, casing removed, broken into pieces
100 g grams fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
PRAWN AND BACON
6 green prawns, raw, skin, heads and tails removed
1 bacon rasher, rind removed, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g grams fresh mozzarella, torn
SALAMI
3 sundried tomatoes, halved
6 Kalamata olives, halved
100 grams mozzarella cheese, torn
30 grams salami, thinly sliced
small red chili, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

Make the dough by mixing the yeast, sugar, and water in a jug. Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes, or until it starts to become frothy. Place the flour, semolina, and salt in a large bowl, add the yeast mixture and the oil. Using your hands, mix together until a dough starts to form. Remove from the bowl and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Place the dough in a floured bowl and cover with cling wrap. Rest in a warm spot, and leave until the dough has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.

Make the sauce by placing all the ingredients in a saucepan, and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce is cooked, remove from heat and leave to cool.

Once the dough has risen divide into three equal portions. Roll the dough out on a floured surface. Place the pizza base on a piece of baking paper that has been dusted with fine semolina.

To prepare the Pulse for cooking pizza over high heat (260° to 290°C), place the Pulse grilling stone in the centre of the cooking grills. Preheat the barbecue by turning the control knob(s) to high. Preheat until the barbecue reaches at least 290°C, which will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes with the lid closed. Once the barbecue is preheated, adjust the control knob(s) to one notch lower than high.

Note:

If using a pre-made pizza base, reduce the temperature to 240° to 260°C by adjusting the control knob(s) to one notch greater than medium.

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the bases. Arrange chosen toppings on top of the sauce. Slide one pizza off the paper directly onto the stone. Cook the pizza for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the base is crisp and the cheese is gooey. Remove from the barbecue and top with the chili and basil, if desired. Repeat with the other two pizzas.

For incredible results and true charcoal chicken, you need to cook your chicken with lump charcoal. The natural wood flavours from the charcoal and our ‘chicken shop’ seasoning make for the tastiest roast chicken. If you don’t have a charcoal barbecue, don’t worry, this will still be a delicious roast chicken recipe to cook on any Weber barbecue.

Ingredients

2 kg kilograms whole chicken
6 tsp teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tsp teaspoons sea salt, divided
5 ½ tsp 1½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
400 g grams baby potatoes
4 cobs of corn, shucked
1 l lemon, halved
‘CHICKEN SHOP’ SEASONING
¾ tsp teaspoon garlic granules
¾ tsp teaspoon ground cumin
¾ tsp teaspoon smoked paprika
2 ¾ tsp teaspoon sea salt
¾ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ tsp teaspoon mustard powder
½ tsp teaspoon chilli flakes
½ tsp teaspoon caster sugar

Directions

Set up your barbecue for indirect cooking over medium heat (190 to 230°C). If using a Weber Q® barbecue, set up your barbecue with a convection tray and roasting trivet.

While the barbecue is preheating, prepare the chicken. Combine all the seasoning ingredients together. Remove any excess fat from around the cavity. Tuck the wingtips behind the chickens back. Tie the legs and tailbone together with kitchen string. Lightly coat the chicken with approximately 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and season with the spice mix.

Roast the chicken over indirect medium heat for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until cooked through (see tips).

To prepare the baby potatoes and corn; cut any large baby potatoes in half if needed to make the potatoes all approximately the same size. Lightly coat the potatoes with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Lightly coat the corn cobs with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.

When there is 45 minutes left of the chicken cooking time, add the potatoes to the cooking grill in the indirect cooking zone, roast over indirect medium heat for 45 minutes.

When there is 12 minutes left of the cooking time, grill the corn over direct medium heat for 12 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes. When there is 4 minutes left, grill the lemon halves, cut side down over direct medium heat, for 4 minutes to caramelise. Remove all ingredients off the barbecue once cooked. Leave the chicken to rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

Carve the chicken and serve with the roasted potatoes, corn and drizzle the chicken with the caramelised lemon.

Tips:

For best results, use a meat thermometer to know when your chicken is ready. Insert the probe deep into the breast, but not touching the cavity. You can remove the chicken from the barbecue once is reaches 71C and leave to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving, the temperature will continue to rise 3 to 6 degrees to the final safe cooking temperature of 74°C for poultry.

These cumin, chilli lamb skewers are served by street vendors in Northern China. Traditionally, small pieces of lamb fat are threaded in-between the meat to make them extra juicy and flavoursome. It can be a little fiddly deboning the lamb forequarter chops, but they have the best fat to meat ratio for these skewers.

Ingredients

1.30 kg kilogram lamb forequarter chops (bone-in
1 tbsp tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground cumin
½ tsp teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ tsp teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ tsp teaspoon chilli powder

Directions

Remove most of the meat from the chops using a sharp boning style knife. Keep at least 3mm of fat, trimming away the excess. Leaving a small amount of fat behind will keep the skewers juicy. Cut lamb approximately into 2cm cubes. Add the lamb to a bowl with the olive oil. In a mortar and pestle, grind the Sichuan peppercorns into a coarse powder. Add the salt, ground cumin, cumin seeds, white pepper, chilli powder and gently stir. Add the spice mix to the lamb, mix all ingredients to evenly coat. If desired, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours to marinate. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.

Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over medium-high heat (210°C-250°C). Thread the lamb onto skewers.

Brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lamb skewers over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the lamb skewers have deeply caramelised, 8 minutes for a medium result, turning once.

Remove the skewers from the barbecue and leave to rest for a couple minutes before serving.

This pumpkin recipe is full of toasty, warm, comforting flavours. Enjoy it as a side dish to your roast or turn it into an easy vegetarian main dish with peppery rocket and feta.

Ingredients

¼ Jap/Kent pumpkin- approx. 1kg
1 tbsp tablespoon miso paste
1 tbsp tablespoon maple syrup
1 tbsp tablespoon sesame oil
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup ¾ cup walnuts
Fresh parsley leaves, to garnish

Directions

Prepare the barbecue for indirect cooking over medium heat (190°C-230°C). If you are using a Weber Q Barbecue, set up your barbecue with a convection tray and a roasting trivet.

Deseed the pumpkin and cut into 4cm thick wedges. In a small bowl combine the miso, maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the miso ingredients over the walnuts, toss to coat and set aside until required. Pour the remaining miso dressing over the pumpkin slices.

Roast the pumpkin wedges over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed for 40 to 60 minutes, or until softened. Reserve any of the leftover miso liquid from the dish and brush on the pumpkin halfway through. When there is 20 minutes remaining of the roasting time, place the walnuts on a small square of foil, folding up the sides to create a small boat. Add the walnuts packet to the barbecue, in the indirect zone. Continue to roast until the walnuts are golden and toasted the pumpkin is cooked through.

Serve the pumpkin wedges with the walnuts on top and garnish with parsley.

Tender roast beef with crispy pancetta, sweet roasted garlic and a punchy teriyaki sauce. This roast beef will keep your taste buds interested with every mouthful.

Ingredients

1.21 kg kilogram roast beef (example: porterhouse roast, prime beef roast, bolar roast etc (approx. 7cm thick)
2 tsp teaspoons olive oil
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
¾ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
100 g grams pancetta slices
1 garlic bulb
Roasted potatoes, to serve (optional)
Grilled broccolini, to serve (optional)
TERIYAKI SAUCE
¾ cup cup soy sauce
¾ cup cup sake
¾ cup cup mirin
1 tsp teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Directions

For the teriyaki sauce, on a side burner, stove top or using a small Weber casserole dish on the barbecue, heat all the teriyaki sauce ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened. Set aside until required.

Prepare the barbecue for indirect cooking over medium heat (190°C-230°C). If you are using a Weber Q Barbecue, set up your barbecue with a convection tray and a roasting trivet.

Lightly coat the beef with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Calculate the cooking time for your roast (see tip 1).

Roast the beef over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness (for a 70mm thick roast, cook it for 70 minutes for a medium doneness).

When there is 40 minutes left of the cooking time, lay the pancetta over the beef. If desired, roughly lay the pancetta for a crispier result. Place the whole garlic bulb onto the barbecue in the indirect heat zone. Continue to roast the beef and garlic for 40 minutes. This is also great time to add any cut vegetables for roasting.

Once the beef is cooked to your liking and the garlic bulb has softened, remove from the barbecue. Leave the beef roast to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Carve the beef roast. Cut the garlic bulb in half crosswise and squeeze out the garlic paste. Serve the beef with the roasted garlic, teriyaki sauce, roasted potatoes and grilled broccolini (optional).

Tips

To calculate the cooking times for any roasts (without a cavity, i.e not poultry), measure the thickness and calculate 1 minute per millimetre. For example; if the roast is 70mm thick, cook it for 70 minutes for medium doneness.

This Mediterranean mixed grill is the perfect, easy, summer night dinner on the barbecue. Healthy, satisfying and most importantly full of flavour. Switch out the vegetables for any of your favourites; asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, sweetcorn or more.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, trimmed
1 l lemon, cut in half
200 g grams pumpkin, peeled and sliced into 1cm thick slices
1 capsicum, core and stem removed, quartered
½ red onion, sliced into 1cm thick wedges
1 zucchini, sliced into 1cm thick discs
100 g grams cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cup fresh herbs finely chopped (basil, mint, parsley or oregano etc)
100 g grams feta, crumbled
MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE:
1 l lemon, juiced
2 tsp teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ tsp teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ tsp teaspoon sea salt
¼ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a bowl or large ziplock bag, combine the chicken breasts, along with the marinade ingredients. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over medium heat (180°C-230°C).

Lightly coat the prepared vegetables with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the chicken breasts over direct medium heat for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time (see tip for chicken doneness information). While the chicken is cooking, grill the vegetables. Grill the pumpkin and capsicum for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Grill the onion, zucchini and cherry tomatoes for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Grill the lemon halves cut side down only for 2 minutes until caramelised.

Arrange the mixed vegetables and chicken breasts onto a platter. Scatter the chopped herbs and crumbled feta over the vegetables. Drizzle the lemon over the chicken and vegetables then serve.

Tips:

To check that the chicken is cooked through, we recommend using a meat thermometer. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 71°C in the centre of the thickest part, remove the chicken from the barbecue and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes, the internal temperature will continue to rise past 74°C which is the safe doneness temperature for chicken.

These simple dry-rubbed chicken wings are coated with a delicious charcoal, roast chicken style, seasoning. Roasted until golden and crispy they are the perfect barbecue snack. If you are using a gas barbecue, try adding a smoker box with wood chips for an extra dimension of flavour.

Ingredients

1 kg kilogram Chicken Wingettes
2 tsp teaspoons olive oil
5 tsp teaspoons Roast Chicken Seasoning
ROAST CHICKEN SEASONING
¾ tsp teaspoon garlic granules
¾ tsp teaspoon ground cumin
¾ tsp teaspoon smoked paprika
2 ¾ tsp teaspoon sea salt
¾ tsp teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ tsp teaspoon mustard powder
½ tsp teaspoon chilli flakes
½ tsp teaspoon caster sugar

Directions

Prepare the barbecue for indirect cooking over medium-high heat (200°C-260°C).

In a large bowl, lightly coat the wings with olive oil and season generously with 5 teaspoons of the seasoning.

Roast the chicken wings over indirect medium-high heat, with the lid closed, for 35 minutes or until deep golden.

Remove the chicken wings from the barbecue and serve.

These burgers are a little bit fancy with the goat’s cheese and the store-bought beetroot relish, but just as quick and simple to make as the classic burger.

Ingredients

600 g grams lamb mince
1 red onion, ½ finely diced, ½ thinly sliced to serve
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
150 g grams goat’s cheese, crumbled
4 tbsp tablespoons beetroot relish, to serve
¼ cup cup rocket leaves, to serve
4 bread rolls

Directions

Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over medium-high heat (210°C-250°C).

In a medium bowl, combine the lamb mince, the finely diced half of a red onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten with the palm of your hand to a thickness of about 2cm. Using your thumb, make an indentation into the centre of the patty. This helps to keep the patties a consistent thickness when cooking.

Brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. In the last 2 minutes of the cooking time add the crumbled goat’s cheese on top of each patty. Once cooked to your liking, remove the patties from the cooking grill. Toast the buns, cut side down over direct medium-high heat for one minute.

Assemble the burgers with the lamb patty, rocket, red onion and beetroot relish.

When you can’t decide between tiramisu or pavlova for dessert, make both into one incredible dessert! Soft sponge biscuits soaked in espresso and Kahlua, smothered in whipped mascarpone and wrapped in chewy and slightly crunchy meringue.

Ingredients

4 egg whites
5 ½ cups cup caster sugar
1 tsp teaspoon white vinegar
½ tsp teaspoon vanilla
1 tbsp tablespoon cornflour
200 g grams sponge finger biscuits (Savoiari), divided
3 tbsp tablespoons grated dark chocolate, plus extra to decorate
Whipped cream, to decorate (optional)
COFFEE LIQUID
250 ml millilitres espresso or strong coffee
cup cup Kahlua
MASCARPONE WHIP (2 CUPS)
250 g grams mascarpone
250 ml millilitres thickened cream
1 tbsp tablespoon caster sugar
½ tsp teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites over a medium speed for 3 minutes, or until soft peaks form. While still beating, gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoonful at a time. Once the sugar has all been added, add the vinegar, vanilla and cornflour and beat for a further 30 seconds to combine.

Prepare the barbecue for indirect cooking over medium-low heat (150°C-180°C).

Add 3 tablespoons of the grated chocolate to the meringue and fold through. Line a 23x 33cm slice tray or swiss roll tin with baking paper. Spread the meringue into the tin in an even layer. Crush 4 sponge biscuits into a fine crumb (this can be done in a sandwich bag), sprinkle the crumb over the meringue.

Bake the meringue over indirect medium-low heat, with the lid closed, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top of the pavlova has just set and started to turn light golden.

While the pavlova is baking, clean the meringue bowl and beaters. Add the mascarpone whip ingredients. Beat over a medium speed until thickened, refrigerate until required.

Once the pavlova has cooked, remove it from the barbecue and leave the meringue to cool for 10 minutes.

In a dish combine the coffee and Kahlua. Line a chopping board with baking paper. Turn the pavlova, biscuit side down, onto a fresh sheet of baking paper (use the board if needed to invert the pavlova on top of it). Peel off the old baking paper from the cooked pavlova. Evenly spread 2/3 of the mascarpone whip over the pavlova. Using two forks, dip the sponge finger biscuits into the coffee mix for a couple seconds, let excess drip away. With the pavlova laying horizontally to you, lay a row of 3 biscuits horizontally along the top of the pavlova, continue with a further 4 rows, leaving a small 5mm gap in between the rows and leave a row ‘missing’ at the bottom. Reserve any coffee mix to decorate the pavlova. Spread the remaining 1/3 of the mascarpone whip on top of the coffee-soaked biscuits. Roll the pavlova, top long edge down, use the baking paper to help tightly roll the pavlova. Place onto the serving platter, keeping the baking paper tightly wrapped around the roll. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set and up to 24 hours.

Garnish with extra whipped cream, chocolate shavings and any spare coffee liquid. Slice and serve.

Add a delicious range of grilled vegetables to your grazing platters, the caramelisation from the barbecue adds a wonderful flavour and sweetness. The addition of grilled chorizo, soft burrata and toasted garlic sourdough completes this platter- fit for any gathering.

Ingredients

10 asparagus spears
10 thin slices prosciutto
300 g grams small sourdough loaf, sliced
2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 5mm slices
1 red capsicum, sliced into 2cm strips
200 g grams punnet cherry tomatoes on the vine
2 smoked chorizos, sliced
1 g burrata, or fresh buffalo mozzarella
Balsamic glaze, to serve
½ cup cup loosely packed fresh basil, to garnish
GARLIC & HERB OIL:
4 tbsp tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tsp teaspoon sea salt
½ fl oz freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the garlic and herb oil ingredients. Trim the dry stalk ends off the asparagus. Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto. Using a basting brush, brush the slices of bread, zucchini slices, red capsicum strips and cherry tomatoes with the garlic and herb oil.

Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over medium-high heat (210°C-250°C).

Brush the cooking grill clean. Add the zucchini, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, chorizo slices and asparagus to the barbecue. Close the lid and grill over direct medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until caramelised. Flip all ingredients and continue cooking for a further 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Once cooked, remove from the barbecue and set aside

Brush the cooking grill clean and toast the slices of bread over direct medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side or until the bread has nice grill marks. Remove from the barbecue and cut into individual portions.

Arrange all the grilled ingredients on a platter with the burrata, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chorizo and garnish with fresh basil.

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