Armenian BBQ--just saw this video

[pjess50]

Hi, I just came across this video and thought I'd share...maybe others have seen it. I thought it looked like a lot of fun.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YTPl6aCwYs"]Armenian Tonir BBQ - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Evil-g]

That's a cool grill, I'd kill that food.

 

[greenmountainsmoke]

Man, that is taking backyard cooking to another level.

 

[55Drum]

What keeps everything from sliding off the skewer??

 

[jdefran]

I love the universal nature of cooking over a fire, drinking a beer, hanging with the fellas. A real cross cultural activity.

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

What keeps everything from sliding off the skewer??

And,,,, How does it cook evenly?
Seems like the bottom meat would be burnt before the stuff on top was done.
Great idea though, I love it!

 

[Moose]

What keeps everything from sliding off the skewer??

And,,,, How does it cook evenly?
Seems like the bottom meat would be burnt before the stuff on top was done.
Great idea though, I love it!

The potato slices on the end keep the meat from sliding off.

The reason the meat doesn't burn at the bottom is due to the fact that the cylinder shape of the cooker causes the heat to rise to the top. This is why ribs cooked in the Pit Barrel Cooker on the hooks don't burn at the bottom.

The cooker in this video isn't really much different than a Tandoori oven. I really like this guy's setup!

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

Ahhh, that makes sense. Pretty simple!

 

[Moose]

After doing a bit more research, here's a variant of the Tonir, but more like a tall Kamado:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x08a5pchqw"]tonir am - YouTube[/ame]

Pretty darn cool!

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

Looks like I need one of those too. So cool!

 

[gtr]

A couple universal truths come to mind:

-dudes, no matter who they are or where they come from, like to light fires and cook meat.

-I can't see an outdoor cooking device and not want it.

 

[smoke ninja]

I love bbq

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

A couple universal truths come to mind:

-dudes, no matter who they are or where they come from, like to light fires, cook meat and drink beer.

-I can't see an outdoor cooking device and not want it.

I had to make a revision, hope you don't mind. :wink:

 

[cats49er]

Very interesting.

 

[ssv3]

It usually is an underground pit and we (I'm Armenian) call it tonir or tondir. Sounds similar or close to tandoor/tandoori which is the same concept.

As for meat not falling, the skewers are sturdy, wide and the meat locks in place and once the intense heat kisses it when hung it's not going anywhere. For things like chicken or softer textured cuts like Moose said a potato wedge will do. Maybe that's why I love the PBC because hanging is in my blood. :becky:

Here's a cool read that briefs the tonir

https://narinnamkn.wordpress.com/2013/12/28/armenian-symbol-of-the-sun-in-the-ground/

Here's what it traditionally looks like





They even make lavash (thin Armenian flatbread) in there

A family friend built one and invited me over. Not traditional but this is his variant

Ribeyes

 

[BillN]

Love it, as soon as the food goes on the folks and kids start gathering... The end product looked amazing.

 

[bbqwizard]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Wornslick]

That was cool! Thanks for sharing, bet it was a great time and the food also.

 

[bbqpitsmoker]

That is amazing. Agree with the earlier comment. Never heard of this but now MUST HAVE ONE. That looks so much fun

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

How do you clean the ashes?