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Title: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: warhawk on July 05, 2012, 04:08:56 PM: Hello fellow chrome domes:

Hope every one had a fun and safe Fourth of July. With all the grilling the past couple days... I wanted 2 know your preference on grilling. Do U like charcoal or propane? I always enjoy this yearly topic.

I'll start. I prefer grilling with charcoal. I know it's messy and more difficult but I enjoy the final result. I love the taste of charcoal burgers, ribs, chicken, and sausages. So... how 'bout U? Do U prefer charcoal? Propane? What's your story? On a side note if anyone has the "The Big Green Egg"... please tell us your thoughts on The Big Green Egg. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Mikekoz13 on July 05, 2012, 04:54:42 PM: I'm also a charcoal guy. I'm getting ready to "retire" my 12 year old Weber and get a new one. The old one is just worn out.
Lump, hadrwood charcoal ignited in a chimney.... no flammable fluid taste on my meat!!!
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Frontier Guy on July 05, 2012, 06:19:39 PM: +1. Charcoal, no fluid.
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Post by: Laser Man on July 05, 2012, 06:54:44 PM: Propane - so I can grill year round here in the northeast. I have a 14 year-old Weber Genesis that just keeps going and going.
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Post by: TyMoore122 on July 05, 2012, 07:02:56 PM: either way, as long as its delivered :)
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 05, 2012, 07:18:13 PM: charcoal, chimney lighter, and my

http://www.bbqguys.com/item_item_326.html

first one lasted 26 years, second survived Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi, and is giving great service in the City now.

I cook either direct over coals--grilling, or off to the side, with or without smoke chips.
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Slyfive on July 05, 2012, 07:19:27 PM: You can't beat charcoal for taste, and if you use fire lighters or fluid then you need to learn how to bbq properly, no chemicals thank you! However you can't beat propane for convenience, so I do whatever I have time for.
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: mrzed on July 05, 2012, 07:28:28 PM: You can't beat propane for convenience, but I have an old standard weber grill which takes only charcoal. We can use it year round here in NC.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on July 05, 2012, 09:03:26 PM: (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/misc/new-egg.jpg)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/food/ribs/IMG_8736.jpg)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/food/trex-steaks/IMG_8420.jpg)
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: TyMoore122 on July 05, 2012, 09:11:49 PM: SlyBear - do you deliver :-o
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Mikekoz13 on July 06, 2012, 09:39:03 AM: Quote from: npsbg on July 05, 2012, 06:54:44 PM
Propane - so I can grill year round here in the northeast. I have a 14 year-old Weber Genesis that just keeps going and going.

Dude... I live in the northeast and smoke meat on my Weber charcoal grill year round. Give it a try!!
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Sir Harry on July 06, 2012, 09:42:56 AM: No preference....unfortunately. I lost my grill as part of my recent divorce....but it's all good, the company bonus is coming next month...pay a few bills and then it's grill shopping time!
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Natedawg on July 06, 2012, 01:22:36 PM: (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimage.org%2Feovivn9t7%2Fhankhill_012.jpg&hash=6e85d0284ccc515e35795cb5e6aa1c9c1546c36d)

Only propane and propane accessories!!

Just kiddin. I prefer charcoal, of course! Food cooked over propane just seems kind of... bland to me. Slybear, I want some of what you were workin on there!
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Post by: mopar400 on July 06, 2012, 01:56:52 PM: I'm with SlyBear
Big Green Egg all the way

Under the cover on the left is my gas Weber....
Which I gave away
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: RoWilJr on July 06, 2012, 02:16:30 PM: Charcoal O0
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Post by: Stoots on July 10, 2012, 02:20:13 PM: I use gas simply because it's convenient. But ya'll are right; it's hard to beat the flavor of charcoal (or smell for that matter)!

:)
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Post by: tomcj2 on July 10, 2012, 03:57:20 PM: I have used both, but switched to a wood pellet Traeger grill about 12 years ago, and would never go back,
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Post by: Slyfive on July 11, 2012, 06:36:02 PM: As soon as I saw Bear's pics, I went to look at the price of buying a big green egg, it's just what I'm after... but man are they pricey over here!!
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 11, 2012, 06:43:23 PM: Quote from: Slyfive on July 11, 2012, 06:36:02 PM
As soon as I saw Bear's pics, I went to look at the price of buying a big green egg, it's just what I'm after... but man are they pricey over here!!

They ain't exactly a "Blue Light Special" here either! Well worth it, but still pricey. On the other hand, when I've tried a Weber Kettle at rental houses when we go to the NC mountains near Highlands I've had lousy results, the metal is so thin there's no heat retention so there are hot spots, cold spots--particularly bad if you like to indirect or smoke cooking.
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: Slyfive on July 11, 2012, 06:49:03 PM: Quote from: saintc on July 11, 2012, 06:43:23 PM
particularly bad if you like to indirect or smoke cooking.

I pretty much always cook indirectly, gives the best flavour and tenderness, it's why the ceramic is such a good idea. Also it's sad to hear about the Weber, I have such good memories of them as a kid, but thinking about it, it really was pretty thin... now cast iron would be pretty cool, but prone to cracking i guess.

Just to give an idea, even the small one is $1000. I think the Mrs would shoot me if I spent that much on a grill.
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: warhawk on July 11, 2012, 07:01:58 PM: I always enjoy our discussions about grilling and any type of cooking because I absolutely enjoy SlyBear's Food Porn Pics. Now... I am hungry. :XX

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: aarrggh on July 11, 2012, 07:22:38 PM: Quote from: warhawk on July 11, 2012, 07:01:58 PM
I always enjoy our discussions about grilling and any type of cooking because I absolutely enjoy SlyBear's Food Porn Pics. Now... I am hungry. :XX

WARHAWK O0

I wonder if he`s got some kinda special apron and grilling hat when he`s workin that green egg . . . .
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: TheSlyBear on July 11, 2012, 08:37:16 PM: No apron and no hat, aarrggh -- but I do have a set of welder's gloves that I wear. That sucker can get hot!
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: waine on July 12, 2012, 02:37:30 AM: Charcoal all the way. Gas is for when the lights go out.
Title: Re: Charcoal or propane.... 2012 version
Post by: quietstorm on August 07, 2012, 07:26:01 PM: Quote from: waine on July 12, 2012, 02:37:30 AM
Charcoal all the way. Gas is for when the lights go out.

Straight up.... Gotta roll with the Charcoal.... Bought a gas grill a few years back but took everything out and converted it... Didn't like the gas grill although they are good when grilling steaks... Still want to get one just for when the Lights Go Out... Gotta get one of those Green Eggs though....