Gas Grill or Charcoal

[OB]

Which do you prefer?

Are you a snob and refuse to do one or the other?

Gas is easier but the flavor from charcoal is second to none but it is a pain in the butt and more expensive in the long run.

[CoachChaz]

Depends on what I'm making. If I'm just throwing some brats and burgers on there for a quick meal...I'll use the gas. If I'm putting effort into what I'm making...I use the grill. Then there is the smoker for brisket, ribs, etc.

[OB]

Depends on what I'm making. If I'm just throwing some brats and burgers on there for a quick meal...I'll use the gas. If I'm putting effort into what I'm making...I use the grill. Then there is the smoker for brisket, ribs, etc.

Triple threat :)

[Dapper Dan]

It's probably unnecessary, but propane always worries me. I always use charcoal.

[*Atwater*]

Depends on what I'm making. If I'm just throwing some brats and burgers on there for a quick meal...I'll use the gas. If I'm putting effort into what I'm making...I use the grill. Then there is the smoker for brisket, ribs, etc.
Same here.

I buy my charcoal during memorial day when Home Depot has Kingsford twin pack twenty pound bags for $10 I'll usually buy four packs that lasts me till next year.

[Shazam!]

Charcoal BBQ tastes better imo.

[Nomad]

Depends on what I'm making. If I'm just throwing some brats and burgers on there for a quick meal...I'll use the gas. If I'm putting effort into what I'm making...I use the grill. Then there is the smoker for brisket, ribs, etc.


Same here.

I buy my charcoal during memorial day when Home Depot has Kingsford twin pack twenty pound bags for $10 I'll usually buy four packs that lasts me till next year.

Agree with both of you. A gas grill is only for convenience, when you want to cook something quick.

I like a somewhat deep pit for charcoal and cook slow. You have to get up a little earlier to cook, and make sure you have plenty of beer:lol:

[luckyseven]

If I use charcoal I never use the brickets. Only real chunck pieces, I never use a starting fluid EVER. It has petroleum products in it and just like the brickets, that goes onto your food.

Most of the time I use propane with fake ceramic brickets over the flame, once those are white hot I turn the gas off and then cook.

Best of both worlds, if I wish to get some extra flavor I use some applewood, mesquite chips over the brickets after the flame is off there are a couple,of other favors I used all being hardwoods but mesquite is the one I use the most.

I also have one of those "infrared" screens I use it just under the actual grill, it cuts way down on fat fires.

Been looking at one of those grills commonly know as the big green egg. Because of the incredibly high heat they produce I would probably oNLY use it on a good steak, so not sure it is worth the cost.

Anyone have one and what other uses does it have.

[ShaneFalco]

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[OB]

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Oh no you di'int :hand:

[artie_dale]

Which do you prefer?

Are you a snob and refuse to do one or the other?

Gas is easier but the flavor from charcoal is second to none but it is a pain in the butt and more expensive in the long run.

Why not BOTH?!?! I love taking my time grilling but as time has gone on and kids get older (more extracurricular activities), it does get harder to make time to grill at a higher standard. But, settling for a faster cook, especially on beautiful weekday afternoons, is still really great. While charcoal or wood burning grilling are most preferred, gas grilling has its perks too (time & cleanup). And I'm definitely not a snob about it either, because in life, there are many obstacles, and its up to us to get around them. So, you gotta do what you gotta do.

[Dzone]

Sorry OB, they both are bad for you. You gotta go raw...If you must grill go Foreman...or just microwave your meat

[OB]

Microwave my meat - that is the most disgusting thing I have ever heard - Id go vegetarian before I ate microwaved meat (and I dont see how that is healthier than grilling)

[BroncoNut]

I hear that gas is generally less preferred

[Canmore]

I use both, but charcoal is the better method at least taste wise. Gas is way more convenient.

[weazel]

I have a propane Weber Genesis grill, a charcoal offset smoker and 2 bradley electric smokers... I use the weber for most grilling during the week, the charcoal smoker if I want to take my time on some steaks and such and the electric smokers if I want to do long, slow smokes because I can set it and forget it.

[Dzone]

Microwave my meat - that is the most disgusting thing I have ever heard - Id go vegetarian before I ate microwaved meat (and I dont see how that is healthier than grilling)
Hey, you know me, I was just messin ...I have never microwaved meat, but I wouldnt be against trying it...I get most of my nutrition from a blender, so Im nobody to talk to about grilling....am trying to go with fish and chicken when I do eat meat..But am always prone to devouring 9 or 12 jack in the box tacos at once...Nice and greasy lol

[OB]

Well I guess you're right. If we've eaten fast food we've eaten microwaved meat :sick:

[Nomad]

Got a gas/charcoal combo grill for an early Father's Day gift.

[aberdien]

George Foreman grill because #college

[Pudge]

George Foreman grill because #college

The lean mean fat grilling machine, you can't go wrong

[Jaws]

Gas, charcoal is too much bother.

[gauzespiky]

I prefer charcoal when grilling. It has a different taste than using gas. Though gas is more convinient to use.

[BroncoNut]

great thread OB. I'd like to grill you someday. I mean grill WITH you, sorry. but I have tossed the question around myself recently and have decided that for me and my grilling experience (which isn't much), gas is the way to go. again, that's for me

[OB]

great thread OB. I'd like to grill you someday. I mean grill WITH you, sorry. but I have tossed the question around myself recently and have decided that for me and my grilling experience (which isn't much), gas is the way to go. again, that's for me

So I take it with your new lifestyle change this offer is off the table :lol:

[Bronco9798]

I prefer charcoal in a Weber, but use gas. So much easier and no mess!!

[Canmore]

I prefer charcoal in a Weber, but use gas. So much easier and no mess!!

I'm the same. I have a Weber gas grill, but charcoal is the best.

[Dzone]

Going to put this grill in permanently outside. Going to dig a hole and pour concrete. Commercial grade grill like you see in state parks. Seems like it would be easy to use and clean.
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[TessM]

If Charcoal grilling is done right, it tastes better but then it takes forever and I don't have the patience so to answer your question- Gas!

[SR]

Zam?

[Pudge]

Zam?

I was wondering the same thing

[NightTrainLayne]

Zam?

No. All the capitalization is correct.

[tomjonesrocks]

No. All the capitalization is correct.

Additionally, Zam wasn't actually banned was he?

He could use his real name.

[SR]

Additionally, Zam wasn't actually banned was he? He could use his real name.
I think he got a permaban

[Slick]

I have an old school Weber kettle type I guess it's called. The chimney starter is great. Coals are ready in 15 minutes or so. No lighter fluid, I just use some paper to get the coals started. Then I can distribute the hot coals easily depending on what I'm cooking.

I find gas to be more of a pain in the ass. The igniters aleays crap out, exchanging propane bottles is much harder here than in the US.

[Nomad]

Old Smokey bbq grills......I remember my Paw-Paw using this one and going to games. Makes awesome bbq. Great for tailgating as well. The wife is getting me one for my birthday...after all these years of requesting one. :)

[Valar Morghulis]

Coals. All the way, if I'm using gas, I may as well cook in the kitchen and just serve the food outdoors

We had our first bbq in March this year, the weather has been great, until recently.

I got a drum style bbq it basic and cheap but awesome

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Coals. All the way, if I'm using gas, I may as well cook in the kitchen and just serve the food outdoors

We had our first bbq in March this year, the weather has been great, until recently.

I got a drum style bbq it basic and cheap but awesome

It's hot here in the summer. It will be 100 degrees F or more all week. Sometimes we cook with our gas grill in the summer just so we're not heating anything in the house

[FanInAZ]

Charcoal, unless I'm too hungry to wait.

[Tned]

Gas, because it's easy.

[Nomad]

I bbq'd some ribeyes & dungeness crab clusters yesterday evening. I use Kingsford Pecan charcoal. Talk about damn good. I would highly recommend the Kingsford Pecan. I use the Applewood, & Cherry as well. All are great charcoals.

[PatriotsGuy]

Just bought a new gas grill, it was time.

[Magnificent Seven]

Get both! I have charcoal BBQ and Gas BBQ.

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[slim]

Coals. All the way, if I'm using gas, I may as well cook in the kitchen and just serve the food outdoors

We had our first bbq in March this year, the weather has been great, until recently.

I got a drum style bbq it basic and cheap but awesome

What does a vegetarian BBQ?

[BeefStew25]

What does a vegetarian BBQ?

Mushrooms I bet.

[tomjonesrocks]

Get both! I have charcoal BBQ and Gas BBQ.

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Same.

Living in an area where I’m able to grill year-round I don’t mind spending on quality grilling equipment.

Kamado on weekends, Gas when grilling during the week.

[Valar Morghulis]

What does a vegetarian BBQ?

Usually vegan burgers.

But also potatoes, corn on the cob and veg skewers.

[PatriotsGuy]

Get both! I have charcoal BBQ and Gas BBQ.

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Yeah I might buy a Weber Kettle next just don't tell my wife cause I'm working on convincing her to letting me get a new smoker

[BeefStew25]

Yeah I might buy a Weber Kettle next just don't tell my wife cause I'm working on convincing her to letting me get a new smoker

I bet you smoke a great pole.

[turftoad]

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Same.

Living in an area where I’m able to grill year-round I don’t mind spending on quality grilling equipment.

Kamado on weekends, Gas when grilling during the week.

Same here, not year round however.
I have a Weber EP330 gas grill and a Weber Kettle for when I have more time.

[PatriotsGuy]

I bet you smoke a great pole.

I do nothing of the sort!

[PatriotsGuy]

I

Same here, not year round however.
I have a Weber EP330 gas grill and a Weber Kettle for when I have more time.

I just bought the e-410

[Nomad]

I

Same here, not year round however.
I have a Weber EP330 gas grill and a Weber Kettle for when I have more time.

How do you like the Weber Kettle? I'd prefer the Old Smokie, but I've never seen them in Pacific Northwest. I've seen the Weber Kettle, though.

We have a side by side (gas grill & charcoal grill).

[BroncoJoe]

I just let my wife do the cooking.

#manfail

[Nomad]

I just let my wife do the cooking.

#manfail

My wife will cook kabobs on the gas grill, but other than that, she hates cooking. She does make breakfast on the weekends.

[PatriotsGuy]

My wife will cook kabobs on the gas grill, but other than that, she hates cooking. She does make breakfast on the weekends.

But no bacon smell in the house!!

[Nomad]

But no bacon smell in the house!!

LoL. You remembered. She did cook bacon in the house during the winter. But, no more bacon smell in the house, again. Not while he house will be on the market. LoL.

[turftoad]

How do you like the Weber Kettle? I'd prefer the Old Smokie, but I've never seen them in Pacific Northwest. I've seen the Weber Kettle, though.

We have a side by side (gas grill & charcoal grill).

Love it. You can sear, smoke, indirect cook.. Etc.. Etc...
Indirect cooking a turkey is awesome!

[BroncoJoe]

LoL. You remembered. She did cook bacon in the house during the winter. But, no more bacon smell in the house, again. Not while he house will be on the market. LoL.

I made the "mistake" of buying bacon from the meat department recently as opposed to the packaged stuff. Now, that's all the wife will allow.

It is better though.

She's been making a week's worth of breakfast burritos on the weekend and freezing them. Have to admit - they're delicious!

[PatriotsGuy]

I made the "mistake" of buying bacon from the meat department recently as opposed to the packaged stuff. Now, that's all the wife will allow.

It is better though.

She's been making a week's worth of breakfast burritos on the weekend and freezing them. Have to admit - they're delicious!

Farmers market bacon is otherworldly and expensive as hell

[BroncoJoe]

Farmers market bacon is otherworldly and expensive as hell

I bet. The bacon from the meat department is basically the same as pre-packaged. A little bit more, but not worth complaining about.

My daughter and boyfriend are moving into a ranch type property owned by his grandmother. They already have 12 chickens, and are getting several pigs as well to raise and later slaughter. I can't wait to get some of that bacon and eggs!

[BeefStew25]

I bet. The bacon from the meat department is basically the same as pre-packaged. A little bit more, but not worth complaining about.

My daughter and boyfriend are moving into a ranch type property owned by his grandmother. They already have 12 chickens, and are getting several pigs as well to raise and later slaughter. I can't wait to get some of that bacon and eggs!

The loser boyfriend?

[BroncoJoe]

The loser boyfriend?

No - different daughter (I have 3). This one is a good dude. Really good dude.

[BeefStew25]

No - different daughter (I have 3). This one is a good dude. Really good dude.

He needs to marry her then. What’s this shacking up stuff

[BroncoJoe]

He needs to marry her then. What’s this shacking up stuff

Millennials...

[Magnificent Seven]

Last night, I had friends over for BBQ. Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, Polish Sausages, and Hot Links. We had a fire pit gathering. Good time.

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[Valar Morghulis]

Last night, I had friends over for BBQ. Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, Polish Sausages, and Hot Links. We had a fire pit gathering. Good time.


Your garden, and the weather looks amazing

[Nomad]

Your garden, and the weather looks amazing

I was about to say it looks warm.

[Davii]

If you guys didn't know, by "garden" our euro-friend means "back yard".

[Nomad]

If you guys didn't know, by "garden" our euro-friend means "back yard".

I did not know. My garden is still snow & ice. :D

[BeefStew25]

If you guys didn't know, by "garden" our euro-friend means "back yard".

I heard he loves dude gardens.

[Magnificent Seven]

Thanks. We had a beautiful and warm weather in here. (California)

[Hawgdriver]

Thanks. We had a beautiful and warm weather in here. (California)

Dude that grill pic was money.

I miss the coast. Like the coast itself, not the living kind by the coast.

[Nomad]

Dude that grill pic was money.

I miss the coast. Like the coast itself, not the living kind by the coast.

you gonna come hang out when I'm in Woodinville?

[Hawgdriver]

you gonna come hang out when I'm in Woodinville?

you know it homie...as long as my sis doesn't move to CO first!

[PatriotsGuy]

Last night, I had friends over for BBQ. Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, Polish Sausages, and Hot Links. We had a fire pit gathering. Good time.

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Nice! Who is the freak that isn't having a cheeseburger?

[Magnificent Seven]

Nice! Who is the freak that isn't having a cheeseburger?

Thanks. Ha, I tested this burger to make sure all cheeseburgers are not overcooked or burnt.

[Magnificent Seven]

It's been one hell of a ride! I wish I could do that at the Broncos Stadium...

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[Nomad]

I need to hang with you, Mag. Seven. :D

I'm bbqing some ribs today.

[Hawgdriver]

I need to hang with you, Mag. Seven. :D

I'm bbqing some ribs today.

What's your weather like today? Cold and gloomy this morning in Denver.

[Nomad]

What's your weather like today? Cold and gloomy this morning in Denver.

Sun is coming up. Not a cloud in the sky. Still really cold at night, and in the mornings. I have a couple snow berms next to the driveway that's taking forever to melt. I keep chipping away at them. But, I have seen a hint of green in some trees....that's exciting.

[Nomad]

Ribs on the bbq over Kingsford Applewood.

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[Hawgdriver]

That looks tasty.

[PatriotsGuy]

That looks tasty.

Yes!

[Davii]

Pulled pork and boudin from the smoker on Easter Sunday. Had to go large for my in-laws so they can celebrate eating meat again.

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[Nomad]

Pulled pork and boudin from the smoker on Easter Sunday. Had to go large for my in-laws so they can celebrate eating meat again.

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Do they fast from meat all 40 days, or just Fridays during the 40 days?

Smoked boudin is so awesome. In a way, I’m glad I don’t live down there. I’d be 300lbs. :D. LoL

[Poet]

I like meat.

[Davii]

Do they fast from meat all 40 days, or just Fridays during the 40 days?

Smoked boudin is so awesome. In a way, I’m glad I don’t live down there. I’d be 300lbs. :D. LoL

Most years just Fridays and do something else for Lent but no meat for the last few days for some reason. Last year my MIL didn't have any meat.

[Nomad]

BBQing over Kingsford Cherry. Some beef ribs, Argentina shrimp, and scallops. Corn & tators.

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[Nomad]

Has anyone tried the 'Big Green Egg' bbq grill?

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[BeefStew25]

Has anyone tried the 'Big Green Egg' bbq grill?

In Oklahoma, a lean insurance man senses a disturbance in the force. He slowly creeps away from the overpass and heads towards his computer.

[Nomad]

In Oklahoma, a lean insurance man senses a disturbance in the force. He slowly creeps away from the overpass and heads towards his computer.

Is NTL a bbq master?

[BeefStew25]

Is NTL a bbq master?

I think he used to be. But the green egg made him complacent.

[NightTrainLayne]

Has anyone tried the 'Big Green Egg' bbq grill?

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I've had one for 10 years or so. Love it. Use it all the time.

[Nomad]

Gonna grill some fresh Copper River salmon, Lipton Onion Soup Mix roasted potatoes, & watermelon.

[Nomad]

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[Hawgdriver]

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Looks so tasty

[NightTrainLayne]

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Do you have a dedicated grilling cookie sheet, or is your wife going to shoot you next time she gets ready to bake cookies?

[PatriotsGuy]

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How do you keep that cookie sheeet from sliding off the grill :lol:

[PatriotsGuy]

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How do you keep that cookie sheeet from sliding off the grill :lol:

fixed so I can better see

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[Nomad]

Do you have a dedicated grilling cookie sheet, or is your wife going to shoot you next time she gets ready to bake cookies?

I forgot to get aluminum foil, so I found an old cookie sheet. Salmon was awesome. Luckily, Seattle area has the same seafood as up here, probably cheaper. I thought moving up to Alaska seafood would be cheaper.....nope. Only nice thing is a person can go catch their seafood. I was told the best salmon is the Yukon Kings, because of their oil content.

[PatriotsGuy]

I usually use a cedar planks for Salmon on the grill.

[BroncoJoe]

I usually use a cedar planks for Salmon on the grill.

Do you mean that's what your wife uses?

:heh:

[BroncoNut]

Sun is coming up. Not a cloud in the sky. Still really cold at night, and in the mornings. I have a couple snow berms next to the driveway that's taking forever to melt. I keep chipping away at them. But, I have seen a hint of green in some trees....that's exciting.

this sounds like a diary entry. I hope you dont' die out there Nomad

[BroncoNut]

In Oklahoma, a lean insurance man senses a disturbance in the force. He slowly creeps away from the overpass and heads towards his computer.

I loved this post then and I love it now.

[NightTrainLayne]

I usually use a cedar planks for Salmon on the grill.

Cedar planks are the way to go for virtually any kind of fish on the grill.

[PatriotsGuy]

Cedar planks are the way to go for virtually any kind of fish on the grill.

Yes, recently I used this new accessory to my grill

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[BeefStew25]

Cedar planks are great for cooking average and or frozen fish.

[PatriotsGuy]

lol here is another great way to make fish, poisson au papillote.

[SR]

Cedar planks are great for cooking average and or frozen fish.

Cedar burns really hot and really fast. Found that out last weekend.

[PatriotsGuy]

Cedar burns really hot and really fast. Found that out last weekend.


lol yeah that's why you have to soak the planks for about an hour before you use them.

[SR]

lol yeah that's why you have to soak the planks for about an hour before you use them.

We burned a bunch of it over the weekend at the ranch I was at. I didn't have a BBQ SNAFU.

[PatriotsGuy]

Ah yeah that stuff burns fast

[Magnificent Seven]

Secret Tips: Soak the planks for 24 hours with Applewood Smoked Sea Salt in the water. Grill seafood in slow on low heat. planks won't burn that fast. Great smoky flavor!

[NightTrainLayne]

Cedar planks are great for cooking average and or frozen fish.

BeefStew is great for making sarcastic or negative comments.

;)

[BeefStew25]

BeefStew is great for making sarcastic or negative comments.

;)

Taking a shot at flyover country.

[PatriotsGuy]

So if you've never done this, give it a shot

https://alexandracooks.com/2008/07/13/fish-en-papillote/