21May 2026 by admin
Discover Griffith Butchery: Canberra’s Premier Butcher Shop

Discover Griffith Butchery: Canberra’s Premier Butcher Shop

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If you’re after meat that’s not just fresh but truly exceptional, look no further than Griffith Butchery at 10 Barker Street, Griffith. Widely regarded as one of the best butchers in Canberra—and one of Australia’s standout spots—Griffith Butchery delivers paddock-to-plate perfection with a passion that’s been sizzling for decades. Perfect Partners for Your Next Spit Roast We’re proud to recommend Griffith Butchery for your spit roast needs. Their ethically sourced, flavour-packed meats elevate every event—whether it’s a backyard gathering, wedding, or corporate function. From whole lambs and beef to custom cuts, they make it easy to serve something truly special. Take the spit skewer in to the shop and the helpful team will even make sure your pig, lamb or roast array is perfectly skewered and ready to go straight…
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31Jan 2026 by admin
How to Set Up Your Counterweight

How to Set Up Your Counterweight

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When cooking a whole pig or lamb - or even an array of large roasting pieces, the balance of the meat on the pole will never be perfect. This causes the pole to rotate unevenly and can cause the meat to cook slightly unevenly and also put extra strain on the spit motor. The solution is to set up a counterweight on the pole, with the weight sitting opposite to the heaviest side of the meat. We supply a counterweight with your spit oven hire, and this handy accessory will ensure your spit roast meat rotates evenly. The expert team at The BBQ Store have put together a handy how-to video on setting up your counterweight correctly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgzHMllB8cc To see their great range of BBQ and Spit Roasting products, visit…
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19Aug 2024 by admin
Using Cooking Briquettes / Charcoal

Using Cooking Briquettes / Charcoal

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Here’s a handy instructional video on how to warm up your cooking fuel. This video shows how to start briquettes using a Weber BBQ, but the same method applies to starting briquettes or charcoal in your spit oven. With the spit being a longer oven, it’s best to make 2 or 3 pyramids on the fuel tray. Once the beads are ready for cooking with, spread them out on the tray. Once spread, a depth of 2-3 beads is usually best for cooking in the spit oven. https://youtu.be/X2xwPIb1CNk Thanks to @HeatBeadsBBQBriquettes For more information on our ovens and equipment, contact us at: Canberra/Queanbeyan: canberra@canberraspithire.com.au Albury/Wodonga: albury@canberraspithire.com.au READY TO HIRE? Make an online booking today and we’ll get back to you to confirm your spit oven hire details.
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