fishinguitarman Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I've had both over the years, and yes gas is much more convenient, but ya just don't get the flavor...I've got a big barrel smoker with a side box, and it let's me work WONDERS on the grill! What say you? 1
kcheek Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Charcoal only for me. Always have, always will. 1
CanuckSARTech Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Gas, with woodchips added in for flavour.
fishinguitarman Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 Gas, with woodchips added in for flavour. Yup...lotsa people do that!
Colt45 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Charcoal here (but I've no problem with gas). I think it makes less of a difference when grilling versus indirect / smoking.
Lastroll Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Charcoal. I smoke a lot of different meats and coal is the best IMO.
DinoCop05 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Tough call. I love to grill. And it's never a clear cut choice. They both serve a purpose in the grilling world. Sometimes the wood or charcoal will overpower the meat, fish or whatever it is you're cooking. Tougher to control temp with coals too. But, I do love the flavor when used appropriately. I mainly use gas since its cleaner, easier to control the temp, and can always add those chips to enhance flavors. Would love to hear thoughts from brazoseagle, the FOH king of the grill! Lol
brazoseagle Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Gas (infrared) ALWAYS for high quality steaks. Natural Wood chunks (not cheap briquettes) for pretty much everything else on the grill. Mesquite and Pecan with charcoal for long grill times or roasting. I could explain why gas is best for steaks, but it would take forever, so just trust me or read my topic for Dry Age Cheating Steaks.
TWalker Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Both, but mostly gas this time of year. Always charcoal for smoking.
darinjanssen Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Charcoal under normal grilling circumstances, but gas if I'm pressed for time.
brazoseagle Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Tough call. I love to grill. And it's never a clear cut choice. They both serve a purpose in the grilling world. Sometimes the wood or charcoal will overpower the meat, fish or whatever it is you're cooking. Tougher to control temp with coals too. But, I do love the flavor when used appropriately. I mainly use gas since its cleaner, easier to control the temp, and can always add those chips to enhance flavors. Would love to hear thoughts from brazoseagle, the FOH king of the grill! Lol You are too Kind!!! But the truth you do speak! I gave my 2 cents, and guided people to the Dry Age Cheat Thread for a detailed explaination. I've been experimenting lately with "flavored" or "Seasond" Steam at the same time as cooking over fire....I will let you know after I figure out just exactly what I'm doing with it.
brazoseagle Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Charcoal under normal grilling circumstances, but gas if I'm pressed for time. First off, you have too much " GAS" as it is anyway, and trust me, nobody want's to cook with your gas!
LLC Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Gas, infrared, wood chips or charcoal depending on what's cooking.
greenpimp Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 High quality charcoal is king. I find extruded coconut charcoal with wood chunks in my kamado for low and slow, as well as for high temp pizzas, etc. Prefer it for steaks too, evenly burned down. Takes a bit more doing than gas for even, precise temp control but well worth it IMO.
fishinguitarman Posted January 28, 2012 Author Posted January 28, 2012 Time to burn a little charcoal!
Fuzz Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 As a charcoal importer and distributor.... I think you can guess where I stand!
fishinguitarman Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 As a charcoal importer and distributor.... I think you can guess where I stand! Gas?
HabanosHoser Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 charcoal and the Big Green Egg ^^^^^ THIS!!! ^^^^^ 2
hammondc Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 charcoal and the Big Green Egg Same here. Side note...I am originally from Rock Hill about 20 miles south of you. Moved to TX in 2009... 1
kafreeman Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 the Big Steel Keg I have is almost as easy to use as a gas BBQ. This... with lump only. And a Weber Smokey Mountain for large low and slow. Depending on how long im gonna go... ill use kingsford or lump.
BENN Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 charcoal and the Big Green Egg Would love to own a BGE but is costs about 2500$ here. Over my budget 1
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