gas vs. charcoal

[Refer-Madness]

I use gas with a smoker box. That way I get the best of both worlds. The smoky flavor of wood and the speed and cooking control of gas.

Ditto. Besides, I dont need an excuse to have more beer, I just drink em if I want em! IF you must use an excuse, just turn the heat down, and try not to trip over your skirt while you explain to the Mrs. why its taking so long and you can't stand upright anymore!

[rickd1]

I like charcoal but you cant beat gas for the quickness

[I_bend_metal]

My grill does both...during the week for a quick meal it's gas for me.....but come the weekend it's back to charcoal and some good mesquite chips.

[rickd1]

My grill does both...during the week for a quick meal it's gas for me.....but come the weekend it's back to charcoal and some good mesquite chips.

Is that a home made grill or do they sell them like that? Nice idea.

[ultratec]

No comparison when it comes to taste, and flavor!













Dont forget the salad :-)

[I_bend_metal]

Is that a home made grill or do they sell them like that? Nice idea.

It was actually made that way but it is about 7 years old. It's a basic gas grill with a side burner only when I want to I can take out the grate that holds the "lava rock" stuff and replace it with a charcoal tray. It slides in right over top of the burners....then just stick the cooking grate back in and you are good to go....takes about 2 minutes to change out.

[pateman29]

I'll take wood over charcoal and gas anyday.

[rickd1]

It was actually made that way but it is about 7 years old. It's a basic gas grill with a side burner only when I want to I can take out the grate that holds the "lava rock" stuff and replace it with a charcoal tray. It slides in right over top of the burners....then just stick the cooking grate back in and you are good to go....takes about 2 minutes to change out.

Nice I need to look for one the next time I buy a grill.

[Green Mountain]

Yesterday I did some country style ribs. 4 hours on the gas grille. Last year I invested in my last gas grille that I will ever buy. A VT castings. One burner on low.

I have a tray to put the wood chips in. Plus I put a pan of water in there. No difference between charcoal or gas. We need to hold a blind taste test somewhere and put this arguement to bed once and for all. (I doubt it)

I do use charcoal for black pot cooking.

[digo]

weber,kingsford,beer!

Nothing against the weber or the beer, but kingsford or any of the other familiar brickets filled up with fuel just leave a terrible aftertaste.

100% pure mesquite charcoal (from natural wood) is the only way to go.
(oh, cultural differences... Anyone who's ever been to the south of Brazil
knows what I'm talking about)

[Green Mountain]

Anyone who's ever been to the south of Brazil
knows what I'm talking about)

Penguins ??????

[Jay 41]

If it leaves an after-taste or you can still smell the lighter fluid, then you're not waiting long enough to put the food on. I'm BBQing ribs right now, also have my smoking tin filled with mesquite chips, can't wait.

[jpb2]

Charcoal all the way.