Hi Mike. Your video has convinced me to hint for a rotisserie for father's day. May I ask where your obtained the stainless steel guard attched to the lid handle. Thanks. Max
Not sure on capacity, but it easily does a 2kg roast or chicken, they stopped selling these in Australia a while ago, but then they brought them back. Just see if they are on the weber website. Let me know how you go.
Mike, I love how your grill grates always look brand new. How do you clean them exactly and how often? I bought a Weber Q today and want to get it right from the start
@@MikesManCave that’s good I still am shocked how much Weber send products to Australia but not in the US where they are based . It’s very unfair, especially when US market would be way more than Australia.
@@WeberEnthusiast Yeah I honestly don't get it. There is some stuff I would love that's only sold in the UK or US, then other stuff is available here but not in other places. Makes no sense.
@@MikesManCave in Australia you can buy a different lid for the q1200 that has an extra 2” or so of clearance called the high lid. I haven’t been able to find the lid here in the US. I was curious if I would need to track one down in order to use the rotisserie properly. Sounds like I won’t. Thanks!
Keith, how did you set up the burners? I've got a family q and using the rotisserie for the first time with a 2kg pork shoulder. Not sure if to turn both burners on or just the main one? Any advice?
@@deanbruce712 I set up for roasting, main burner on full,middle on low. During cooking I adjusted the middle burner to control desired crackling. Mine turned out great. Give it a go, I found the rotisserie better with a loin roll as its more even in size.
Hi Mike - I'm pretty sure you have the handle shield around the wrong way. It should be curving outwards, not inwards according to the diagram in the instruction booklet I got with the unit. Cheers John
Hi Mike. Now having had the rotisserie for the Weber baby q do you still recommend it or is it an unceccessary accessory? Like you being in Australia they come about 150 bucks in store which is quite a bit!
You can do without it. But I like using it. At the end of the day you don’t need a bbq. But they are nice to have. If you like spit roasting stuff they are a great accessory and they work well.
Really up to you. You can cook your meat without it. But I like a good spit roast. I also have one for my kettle which costs about $350 here and I had to order it. I use it a few times a year. Mainly Christmas and birthdays. Did a whole turkey on my kettle one.
Looks good Mike. Couple of questions.... Do you think the roast is any better cooking like this compared to the normal way of roasting on the Q? In the video the skin seemed soft not crackled was this the case? Where do you get the smoker pellets from and are they any better then using woodchips? Cheers mate love seeing a new video of yours pop up! Cheers
Spit roasting is always better in my opinion. Hence its popularity all round the world. Crackling is fine if you have enough heat. Smoking pellets buy at any bbq shop and check out the video linked in the description box. Are they better than wood chips?? Who knows? Is coke better than Pepsi?? Apple better than Samsung? Personal preference. Wood chips are for charcoal bbq. Pellets are usually for gas bbq. Pellets have much more flavours, I have jack Daniels pellets. I have hickory and rosemary pellets and a few others.
I believe the fact that it rolls around means the juices and fats 'self-baste' the meat rather than running off, resulting in a juicier and tastier cook.
Hi, Mike! I really enjoyed the video. I'm in Texas and have a Q1200. I like the idea of spit roasting and have put it on my wish list on Amazon.com. A couple of questions: 1) Once you start the rotisserie do you keep the lid closed, only opening to check doneness? 2) Do you let the meat self-baste or do you manually baste? 3) How much flavor do the pellets give the meat? Thanks!
Keep the lid closed if you want the meat to cook. Youb can baste if you like, I don't bother can't see a need for it. Pellets add a smoked flavour to make it more like charcoal grilled meat.
Hi Mike. Your video has convinced me to hint for a rotisserie for father's day. May I ask where your obtained the stainless steel guard attched to the lid handle. Thanks. Max
Did you get one for fathers day?? The stainless steel guard comes with the rotisserie. Watch my other videos on it.
Great job Mike, thank you
Thanks for the comment.
Would be better if you advised temps to cook at and internal finish temp.
Great Idea.
Hey Mike, what weight is this? What do you think the capacity of this rotisserie is, we can’t seem to find it. Thanks!
Not sure on capacity, but it easily does a 2kg roast or chicken, they stopped selling these in Australia a while ago, but then they brought them back. Just see if they are on the weber website. Let me know how you go.
@@MikesManCave thanks so much! Can confirm they are back in rotation in Australia, I’m about to go and pick one up 👌🏽
@@zoehartnett8674 Good to hear. People were selling them for crazy $$ on eBay and the like when they went out of stock.
Mike, I love how your grill grates always look brand new. How do you clean them exactly and how often? I bought a Weber Q today and want to get it right from the start
I soak them and put them in the dish washer. The Weber Grill brush also works well between use. 👍
Great job just bought one of these
Mine is still going strong.
@@MikesManCave that’s good I still am shocked how much Weber send products to Australia but not in the US where they are based .
It’s very unfair, especially when US market would be way more than Australia.
@@WeberEnthusiast Yeah I honestly don't get it. There is some stuff I would love that's only sold in the UK or US, then other stuff is available here but not in other places. Makes no sense.
Hey mate you think you can do like a gyros style on the webber rotisserie ? thanks
Never tried it, but can’t see why it would not work. You are giving me ideas. 👍👍
Are you using the lid that comes standard with the bbq or are using the optional high lid here? This looks so good!
?? Not sure what you mean, a Q1200 Weber BBQ comes with a lid to suit. There is no optional lids available for these.
@@MikesManCave in Australia you can buy a different lid for the q1200 that has an extra 2” or so of clearance called the high lid. I haven’t been able to find the lid here in the US. I was curious if I would need to track one down in order to use the rotisserie properly. Sounds like I won’t. Thanks!
The optional high lid is for the Q1000 which is just the Q1200 lid. If you have a Q1200, that is the tallest lid
Just got a rotisserie for a family Q and doing a 3kg. Loin roll for Xmas, hope it looks that good! Will let you know how I go.
It will. The rotisserie is very easy to use.
Keith, how did you set up the burners? I've got a family q and using the rotisserie for the first time with a 2kg pork shoulder. Not sure if to turn both burners on or just the main one? Any advice?
@@deanbruce712 I set up for roasting, main burner on full,middle on low. During cooking I adjusted the middle burner to control desired crackling. Mine turned out great. Give it a go, I found the rotisserie better with a loin roll as its more even in size.
@@keithbagshaw3146 Thanks mate....... I'll give it a crack next weekend. I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers
Hi Mike - I'm pretty sure you have the handle shield around the wrong way. It should be curving outwards, not inwards according to the diagram in the instruction booklet I got with the unit. Cheers John
My wrong - I looked again and it's OK.
Had me worried there for a minute. 😎
Mike, weber makes such great products. Nice cook... I need a rotisserie. See you later Mike!
Thank you. They do make great products. And yes I do love my rotisserie.
Hi Mike. Now having had the rotisserie for the Weber baby q do you still recommend it or is it an unceccessary accessory? Like you being in Australia they come about 150 bucks in store which is quite a bit!
You can do without it. But I like using it. At the end of the day you don’t need a bbq. But they are nice to have. If you like spit roasting stuff they are a great accessory and they work well.
@@MikesManCave fair nuff. Just curious about the world of spit roasting and wondering if it's a worthy punt
Really up to you. You can cook your meat without it. But I like a good spit roast. I also have one for my kettle which costs about $350 here and I had to order it. I use it a few times a year. Mainly Christmas and birthdays. Did a whole turkey on my kettle one.
How long did the pellets last?
They last long enough to impart flavour into your food. Have not timed it.
Looks good Mike. Couple of questions.... Do you think the roast is any better cooking like this compared to the normal way of roasting on the Q? In the video the skin seemed soft not crackled was this the case? Where do you get the smoker pellets from and are they any better then using woodchips? Cheers mate love seeing a new video of yours pop up! Cheers
Spit roasting is always better in my opinion. Hence its popularity all round the world. Crackling is fine if you have enough heat. Smoking pellets buy at any bbq shop and check out the video linked in the description box. Are they better than wood chips?? Who knows? Is coke better than Pepsi?? Apple better than Samsung? Personal preference. Wood chips are for charcoal bbq. Pellets are usually for gas bbq. Pellets have much more flavours, I have jack Daniels pellets. I have hickory and rosemary pellets and a few others.
@@MikesManCave Cheers Mike :)
I believe the fact that it rolls around means the juices and fats 'self-baste' the meat rather than running off, resulting in a juicier and tastier cook.
Mike, I've got a Weber Q family, what burners to I use, the surrond and centre or just surround?
Really depends, I would start with surround only and adjust as required.
how many kg can you put on it?
No rating on it. Just whatever you can fit into the bbq I guess.
It does not have any rating. I guess however much you can fit inside the bbq.
Page 7 of the booklet that comes with it says 6kg maximum.
Man thats wild
Mayb i shd get the rotiserre for my q
Jesus
Go got it. 👍😎
Makes me hungry. Like 'jack,
It was good. Definitely recommend this as a way to roast pork. 👍👍
Hi, Mike! I really enjoyed the video. I'm in Texas and have a Q1200. I like the idea of spit roasting and have put it on my wish list on Amazon.com. A couple of questions: 1) Once you start the rotisserie do you keep the lid closed, only opening to check doneness? 2) Do you let the meat self-baste or do you manually baste? 3) How much flavor do the pellets give the meat? Thanks!
Keep the lid closed if you want the meat to cook. Youb can baste if you like, I don't bother can't see a need for it. Pellets add a smoked flavour to make it more like charcoal grilled meat.