Comments on: Types of Grills For Asado http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/ One man's quest to create the perfect asado -- Argentinean style Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:22:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Matthew Kot http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-2/#comment-80201 Matthew Kot Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:22:52 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-80201 I've seen a lot of commentary here on how to build something in the U.S. My family owns a vineyard and imports our wines to the U.S. and after longing for steaks like we eat during our visits to Mendoza, we built something that works INCREDIBLY well in our Los Angeles backyard. I can send pictures to those who are interested but there are no plans as we just eyeballed it. In short we used concrete block from home depot to create a staple-shaped base tower with the open part facing the cook. This base was built to about 40" high (5x8" blocks). Next we built a frame made of 2x4 screwed into and on top of a smooth plywood. The inside measurements of the rectangle at 3/4 of in less less than the depth of the concrete block structure. More on why screws later. We placed the frame on top of the concrete block structure and supported at all four corners. Next we filled the frame with concrete to a depth equal to the height of the 2x4 (3.5"). Once dry we effectively built a concrete table. Next we simply unscrewed the frame and voila...a coooking and prep surface. Next step to add anothr row of concrete block on top of the table-top to enclose a cooking area. Lastly, a coat of spec mix around every surface of the parilla and a fully functional, wood-burning parilla. Materials about $150, labor=free(me) and it works INCREDIBLY well. We got a camping grate to cook over and we use it once a week. Best part is the area UNDER the table top and in between the concrete blocks acts as a storage area for wood and keeps everything clean and dry. Email me for photos at matt@solsticio.com as I know a text-description is a bit difficult to understand. I’ve seen a lot of commentary here on how to build something in the U.S. My family owns a vineyard and imports our wines to the U.S. and after longing for steaks like we eat during our visits to Mendoza, we built something that works INCREDIBLY well in our Los Angeles backyard. I can send pictures to those who are interested but there are no plans as we just eyeballed it.

In short we used concrete block from home depot to create a staple-shaped base tower with the open part facing the cook. This base was built to about 40″ high (5×8″ blocks).

Next we built a frame made of 2×4 screwed into and on top of a smooth plywood. The inside measurements of the rectangle at 3/4 of in less less than the depth of the concrete block structure. More on why screws later.

We placed the frame on top of the concrete block structure and supported at all four corners. Next we filled the frame with concrete to a depth equal to the height of the 2×4 (3.5″).

Once dry we effectively built a concrete table. Next we simply unscrewed the frame and voila…a coooking and prep surface.

Next step to add anothr row of concrete block on top of the table-top to enclose a cooking area. Lastly, a coat of spec mix around every surface of the parilla and a fully functional, wood-burning parilla. Materials about $150, labor=free(me) and it works INCREDIBLY well. We got a camping grate to cook over and we use it once a week. Best part is the area UNDER the table top and in between the concrete blocks acts as a storage area for wood and keeps everything clean and dry. Email me for photos at matt@solsticio.com as I know a text-description is a bit difficult to understand.

]]> By: justin http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-2/#comment-77398 justin Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:45:54 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-77398 hi brian, just saw your post years ago. just got back from argie with dreams of finding plans to get one made in my yard, here down under. If anyone can assist with drawings would be much appreciated. a shrimp on the parilla sound great! hi brian, just saw your post years ago. just got back from argie with dreams of finding plans to get one made in my yard, here down under.

If anyone can assist with drawings would be much appreciated. a shrimp on the parilla sound great!

]]> By: Peter Kelly http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-2/#comment-75030 Peter Kelly Thu, 26 May 2011 18:04:42 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-75030 I saw this grill in a US cooking magazine. Too expensive for me. www.thegrillery.com I saw this grill in a US cooking magazine. Too expensive for me.

http://www.thegrillery.com

]]> By: milan http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-2/#comment-74796 milan Fri, 20 May 2011 04:56:04 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-74796 I am looking for this type of Argentinian grill that revolves around the fire on wheel or chain. can anybody help me locate a company that does this type of grill? See webpage... http://www.intersur.com.ar/asador.jpg Thank you I am looking for this type of Argentinian grill that revolves around the fire on wheel or chain. can anybody help me locate a company that does this type of grill? See webpage… http://www.intersur.com.ar/asador.jpg

Thank you

]]> By: Gary Knackstedt http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-2/#comment-74236 Gary Knackstedt Thu, 12 May 2011 00:22:22 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-74236 I too found that there were no Parrillas available in the US.....So..., I ordered and am receiving 29 of them on 5/12/2011. $649 each. They weigh 145 lbs and come in a box for easy and inexpensive shipping. www.norcalovenworks.com....... They are 32X20, and are similar to Parrillas Rodantes sold in Buenos Aries at La Vaca Tuerta which translates roughly as the one eyed cow. I too found that there were no Parrillas available in the US…..So…, I ordered and am receiving 29 of them on 5/12/2011. $649 each. They weigh 145 lbs and come in a box for easy and inexpensive shipping.

http://www.norcalovenworks.com…….

They are 32X20, and are similar to Parrillas Rodantes sold in Buenos Aries at La Vaca Tuerta which translates roughly as the one eyed cow.

]]> By: Paul http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-1/#comment-66289 Paul Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:08:28 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-66289 I bought one of these in Mexico - maybe they will ship? Not expensive but works great http://hobbygrill.com/index.htm I bought one of these in Mexico – maybe they will ship? Not expensive but works great

http://hobbygrill.com/index.htm

]]> By: Steve http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-1/#comment-66254 Steve Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:01:40 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-66254 I've done a lot of research trying to find a parilla style grill here in the states, and there's really not much. The companies I've found are The Grillery (www.grillery.com) - beautiful but outrageously expensive; and the Aztec Grill (www.aztecgrill.com/homegrill.html) - but this one doesn't have a way to raise the grate. I did discover an "American" style grill that uses hardwood and has a crank/pulley system for raising the grate, but the grate is not slanted forward and the box is not open in the front. This is called the Santa Maria Grill (www.santamariagrills.com) and is pretty close to a parilla. These are also much more affordable. At this point I'm trying to find a local (Portland) fabricator to construct an authentic stand alone parilla for an affordable price (<$1000). Remains to be seen if it's possible. I’ve done a lot of research trying to find a parilla style grill here in the states, and there’s really not much. The companies I’ve found are The Grillery (www.grillery.com) – beautiful but outrageously expensive; and the Aztec Grill (www.aztecgrill.com/homegrill.html) – but this one doesn’t have a way to raise the grate.

I did discover an “American” style grill that uses hardwood and has a crank/pulley system for raising the grate, but the grate is not slanted forward and the box is not open in the front. This is called the Santa Maria Grill (www.santamariagrills.com) and is pretty close to a parilla. These are also much more affordable.

At this point I’m trying to find a local (Portland) fabricator to construct an authentic stand alone parilla for an affordable price (<$1000). Remains to be seen if it's possible.

]]> By: Conor http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-1/#comment-65650 Conor Fri, 28 May 2010 13:15:47 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-65650 I was able to import a Parrilla to Ireland (just the grill and winch system) from http://www.hogar-21.com.ar/parrillas.html Really happy with the purchase and good value too. An authentic Parrilla from Buenos Aires! Just email Diego (he speaks english to get in touch). Very helpful and easy to deal with. I just have to figure out how to build the brick surround now and I'll be bbq-ing argentine style!! I was able to import a Parrilla to Ireland (just the grill and winch system) from http://www.hogar-21.com.ar/parrillas.html

Really happy with the purchase and good value too. An authentic Parrilla from Buenos Aires!

Just email Diego (he speaks english to get in touch). Very helpful and easy to deal with.

I just have to figure out how to build the brick surround now and I’ll be bbq-ing argentine style!!

]]> By: Conor http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-1/#comment-65418 Conor Sun, 09 May 2010 21:23:16 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-65418 I would like to buy a Parrilla complete with the winch system for hoisting up and down. Would need to get this shipped to Ireland. I just need the Grill... will build my own surround from bricks. can anyone recommend where I can order the Grill? I would like to buy a Parrilla complete with the winch system for hoisting up and down.
Would need to get this shipped to Ireland. I just need the Grill… will build my own surround from bricks.
can anyone recommend where I can order the Grill?

]]> By: Todd Morrill http://www.asadoargentina.com/types-of-grills-for-asado/comment-page-1/#comment-65171 Todd Morrill Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:36:51 +0000 http://www.asadoargentina.com/?p=5#comment-65171 I am in buenos aires now, and am going to look into shipping the hardware to my parents in the USA, to build an asado, I could ship a couple if anyone wants one, let me know.... I am in buenos aires now, and am going to look into shipping the hardware to my parents in the USA, to build an asado, I could ship a couple if anyone wants one, let me know….

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