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Title: charcoal or propane
Post by: warhawk on May 26, 2009, 06:25:15 PM
hello fellow chrome domes:  i always enjoy discussing the topic of "charcoal or propane" since i luv 2 grill.  well... this is the official 2009 version of the charcoal & propane debate.  i'll start:  although it gets very messy... i prefer charcoal when grilling the taste is just "priceless". O0

so... how ''bout U?  charcoal or propane... what's your story?

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: andrew on May 26, 2009, 06:34:01 PM
Although I prefer charcoal, I use propane because it's quick. 
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Alexander215 on May 26, 2009, 06:35:44 PM
Charcoal is nice now and then, but propane for convenience.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: wpruitt on May 26, 2009, 06:40:44 PM
Charcoal - when I have plenty of time
Electric - in a hurry
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: PeripheralxMvmnt on May 26, 2009, 07:24:41 PM
Charcoal. Only. Nothing can beat it.


Hank Hill would hate me.   :px


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Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: GASlick on May 26, 2009, 07:26:49 PM
Charcoal always.

Grilling is like shaving my head.  It is a process that can not be rushed.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: PeripheralxMvmnt on May 26, 2009, 07:31:14 PM

Grilling is like shaving my head.  It is a process that can not be rushed.


Slick, that was beautiful. Like a haiku or something.

"Grilling is shaving
You can not rush perfection
Too much red is bad"         :*))
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2009, 07:39:17 PM
I voted Propane only because I use it for convenience.  I prefer charcoal with wood chips.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Waypoint3D on May 26, 2009, 08:15:18 PM
I'm a propane BBQ guy,  Weber & Holland grills.   I use the electric Bradley smoker when I want that great tasting slow smoked flavor. )-m
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: GASlick on May 27, 2009, 12:58:43 AM

Grilling is like shaving my head.  It is a process that can not be rushed.


Slick, that was beautiful. Like a haiku or something.

"Grilling is shaving
You can not rush perfection
Too much red is bad"         :*))

Thanks man!  Never considered myself a poet.   ;D
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Alexander215 on May 27, 2009, 11:43:43 AM
I voted Propane only because I use it for convenience.  I prefer charcoal with wood chips.

You can use wood chips with propane too, just soak them and wrap them in aluminum foil and stuff under the grill. I like using applewood soaked in nothing other than apple juice  O0
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: GaryT on May 27, 2009, 11:51:15 AM
Charcoal all the way!! Propane is easier but there is nothing like the taste of food that has been grilled on charcoal. MMMmmmmm!!
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: bem75 on May 27, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
Guys,
Check out the Big Green Egg.  It is all that I have used for several years.  I guarantee that if you use one, you will not go back to propane.  Not only does the BGE do a great job cooking your food (and keeping it juicier than you can imagine), but it is a hell of a lot of fun to use.

Brad
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: adam_r_todd on May 27, 2009, 01:10:56 PM
Charcoal all the way.  Propane is for pansies.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Hook'Em on May 27, 2009, 01:19:30 PM
I guess i'm a pansie then!
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: R o b 6 on May 27, 2009, 02:21:41 PM
I guess i'm a pansie then!

Me, too.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: HoodooMan on May 27, 2009, 05:08:28 PM
yeah hank hill says, "taste the meat, not the heat!" but i prefer that nice flavor charcoal gives my fat steaks!

hank is the man, but i have to disagree with him on this one! that nice charcoal smell cookin my steaks on the grill, beer in one hand and tongs in the other! nothing beats it.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: TheSlyBear on May 27, 2009, 05:34:57 PM
Half a pansy here. I use both.

P.S. I've had my eye on a Big Green Egg for some time. Someday...
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Scott on May 27, 2009, 06:05:50 PM
Propane only here... hate the taste charcoal gives food.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: PigPen on May 27, 2009, 06:30:03 PM
I have been using propane for years mainly for the convenience. But when I was growing up and learning how to grill it was always charcoal. Cooked on charcoal for the first time in a long time at my cousins house on Memorial Day.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ShavedForNow on May 27, 2009, 09:45:34 PM
I'm proud to propane! Why? It's many times easier to time the done-ness of the meat than it is with charcoal. If you do it right, you're in total control.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Timmay on May 27, 2009, 09:52:41 PM
Charcoal, hands down.  YOu will see why this summer at Paulies.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Tyler on June 16, 2009, 10:54:51 PM
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Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: dawgfan on June 17, 2009, 04:54:11 AM
Charcoal...

Most people that learn to grill using charcoal end up sticking with it.  There is a small learning curve, but nothing beats the added flavor  ;D
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 17, 2009, 06:46:25 AM
Charcoal and chips, where appropriate.  Sometimes I spend the extra and get "natural" charcoal--wood blocks that have been made into chunks of charcoal--it's a different effect, extremely hot, but not long lasting fire.  I like smoking, putting a fire on one side of the grill, covering w/ moist chips and smoking with the food on the other side with the cover down.  This is especially good w/ whole chickens, and pork shoulder.  We also have a natural gas grill in the kitchen that is extremely handy for griling and avoiding the fat from fried/sauteed foods. 
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Hook'Em on June 17, 2009, 08:28:02 AM
Charcoal...

Most people that learn to grill using charcoal end up sticking with it.  There is a small learning curve, but nothing beats the added flavor  ;D

I guess this shows my age but when I started grilling there was no such thing as propane grills. But I use one today.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: benmcd on June 17, 2009, 09:14:49 AM
I use a Weber Kettle BBQ and really enjoy getting it going.. I like to do roasts of beef, pork and lamb on it..
Go easy on the starter fuel.. or you will have found yet another alternative to the Mach III or Fuzion  ;D!
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: SlyHigh on June 17, 2009, 10:30:44 AM
I use neither.  I set up my grill to run on natural gas from the house supply.  No worries about tanks to refill.

Now I need to run a gas line under the deck at our new house for the grill.  We're having a father's day cookout this weekend.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 17, 2009, 11:39:02 AM
I use a Weber Kettle BBQ and really enjoy getting it going.. I like to do roasts of beef, pork and lamb on it..
Go easy on the starter fuel.. or you will have found yet another alternative to the Mach III or Fuzion  ;D!

We use a starter chimney, two sheets of newspaper, no petroleum aftertaste at all, a little kinder on the environment too, but I'm not ever giving up my grill because of its carbon footprint,  :x! :x! :x!, BELIEVE ME.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ice4life on June 17, 2009, 12:37:30 PM
Charcoal gets my vote. I've used the same weber for over 11 years. But, I too use propane for convenience :-[ The only other thing that I am interested in is the primo grill/smoker. I've wanted one since I first saw them last october at the jack daniels annual bbq. O0

 ICE
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: adam_r_todd on June 17, 2009, 01:50:01 PM
I use neither.  I set up my grill to run on natural gas from the house supply.  No worries about tanks to refill.

Now I need to run a gas line under the deck at our new house for the grill.  We're having a father's day cookout this weekend.

If I liked my dad I'd have a cookout too, but use charcoal.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ice4life on June 17, 2009, 01:54:45 PM
I use neither.  I set up my grill to run on natural gas from the house supply.  No worries about tanks to refill.

Now I need to run a gas line under the deck at our new house for the grill.  We're having a father's day cookout this weekend.

If I liked my dad I'd have a cookout too, but use charcoal.

 issues with pops bro?
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Timmay on June 17, 2009, 01:58:19 PM
I like using charcoal...its the best.  Especially when you are using my secret sauce on chicken.  those who will join me in Florida and down in Louisianna will get a taste...
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Hook'Em on June 17, 2009, 02:17:04 PM
Timmj and secret sauce should not be used in the same sentence!  :*))
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: adam_r_todd on June 17, 2009, 02:24:20 PM

 issues with pops bro?
[/quote]

Who doesn't, man?  Nothing I need to talk about.  Just something SlyHigh will understand. 
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: dawgfan on June 17, 2009, 03:51:53 PM
I use a Weber Kettle BBQ and really enjoy getting it going.. I like to do roasts of beef, pork and lamb on it..
Go easy on the starter fuel.. or you will have found yet another alternative to the Mach III or Fuzion  ;D!

We use a starter chimney, two sheets of newspaper, no petroleum aftertaste at all, a little kinder on the environment too, but I'm not ever giving up my grill because of its carbon footprint,  :x! :x! :x!, BELIEVE ME.

Saint, before too long we'll be purchasing "carbon credits" just to grill a slab of meat  >:(
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Bald Kahuna on June 17, 2009, 04:34:43 PM
Timmj- I can't make Florida or LA- I'm stuck here on Maui until a quick CA trip to CA in July for 50th HS reunion, see new grand daughter and meet w/ Tyler in SJ. I grille )-m )-m on coals when possible and do lotsa chicken---would you share your secret sauce with the guys?
If not, I understand.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ice4life on June 18, 2009, 10:46:35 AM
lol you asking Timm to share the secret sauce is almost as nasty sounding as him talking about it :P
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Timmay on June 18, 2009, 12:19:07 PM
Dudes, its not like that at all.   I know that by saying  "secret special sauce" can be taken many different ways...but  it is not liek that ..Its good

Timmay

what you dont know wont hurt you
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ice4life on June 18, 2009, 01:27:24 PM
We know this Timm lol. What do you make the sauce with? that is the question.....
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Timmay on June 18, 2009, 01:46:47 PM
secret..i tell ya...secret


Actually I have about 4 people who want me to make them up about half gallon portions for them for their 4th of July cook outs.  i have been offered $10 a bottle for it.  So hey...thats another $40 i can spend at SLYCON '09
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: ShavedForNow on June 18, 2009, 02:01:37 PM
secret..i tell ya...secret


Actually I have about 4 people who want me to make them up about half gallon portions for them for their 4th of July cook outs.  i have been offered $10 a bottle for it.  So hey...thats another $40 i can spend at SLYCON '09
Half gallon portions?!?
How long does THAT take? ;D
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: StogieStang on June 19, 2009, 04:18:45 AM
I use propane. I'm too impatient for charcoal.  Plus it's messy.
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: Timmay on June 19, 2009, 05:25:47 AM
but sometimes Stogie....you can not compare the great taste of charcoal to propane.  Yes It is easier...but good thnigs come to those who wait.

shavedfornow....Its faster than you think....
Title: Re: charcoal or propane
Post by: TANK25 on June 19, 2009, 06:01:58 AM
Charcoal always.

Grilling is like shaving my head.  It is a process that can not be rushed.
Well said O0