the great gas vs charcoal debate

the_tyrant · 07-07-13, 12:36 PM

http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/07...than-charcoal/

http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/07...tter-than-gas/

Well, since we have quite a few bbq fans here, what do you guys prefer?

I have a natural gas grill, I wonder how it compares to propane and charcoal. Also, I'm currently in France with an electric hot plate, man they suck

Oberon · 07-07-13, 12:42 PM

V1:

mapuc · 07-07-13, 12:47 PM

bbq with real wood instead of gas and charcoal

Markus

Red October1984 · 07-07-13, 01:12 PM

Big fan of the charcoal/wood mix in a smoker grill right here.

Smoke pork butts for like 8 hours with charcoal/wood and you'll love it. I guarantee it.

Betonov · 07-07-13, 01:17 PM

Charcoal or just wood.
But I do ''grill'' on our gas stove in a pan, when I just need something to eat

Spiced_Rum · 07-07-13, 01:29 PM

I am a fan of a charcoal bbq because it works and I like the smell of the wood smoke. I do cheat and use the easy light bags.
I have never tried a gas bbq, always thought that they are for the more series chef, although being able to control the temperate would be useful especially because my flame grill can sometimes be far too hot for comfort - baby black ribs (incinerated skin and sauce).

Schroeder · 07-07-13, 01:31 PM

I know I'm perverse but I use an electric BBQ.

Jimbuna · 07-07-13, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

I know I'm perverse but I use an electric BBQ.

Not at all...I use gas and the usual ornamental-like charcoal cinders.

Betonov · 07-07-13, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiced_Rum

although being able to control the temperate would be useful especially because my flame grill can sometimes be far too hot for comfort - baby black ribs (incinerated skin and sauce).

You only have fire on one side of the grill.
You grill on the non fired side and let the heat from the other side gently cook the meat from the inside and then just move it to the fired side for a few minutes for the crisp skin

nikimcbee · 07-07-13, 01:51 PM

I voted for bbq beef ribs.

Spiced_Rum · 07-07-13, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

You only have fire on one side of the grill.
You grill on the non fired side and let the heat from the other side gently cook the meat from the inside and then just move it to the fired side for a few minutes for the crisp skin

That makes great sense, and I must remember it next time I cook.

I tend to fill the bbq with charcoal and use the whole grill surface. It would certainly explain the loss of hair on my hands and lower arms trying to turn the bratwursts over

Betonov · 07-07-13, 02:05 PM

And use beer to control the fire.
You need embers, no flames

07-07-13, 02:07 PM

Do the charcoal off to one side myself. I usually sear the meat on high temp side then move off to the low temp side to finish cooking. I also use a stainless steel box for flavored smoke/wood taste by putting wood chips in it.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 02:07 PM

I can't have any kind of gas devices in my apartment, even on the patio. I could have a small hibachi but I can't see waiting for it to heat up just to cook one hamburger or steak, then putting out the fire 'til next time.

I live and die by my George Foreman.

Spiced_Rum · 07-07-13, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

And use beer to control the fire.
You need embers, no flames

I drink the beer. Seems a waste of alcohol to pour it over charcoal. I did try some rum but that just caused an even bigger flame, and a few singed eyebrows, arrghh

07-07-13, 12:36 PM	#1
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	the great gas vs charcoal debate http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/07...than-charcoal/ http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/07...tter-than-gas/ Well, since we have quite a few bbq fans here, what do you guys prefer? I have a natural gas grill, I wonder how it compares to propane and charcoal. Also, I'm currently in France with an electric hot plate, man they suck __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

07-07-13, 01:12 PM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Big fan of the charcoal/wood mix in a smoker grill right here. Smoke pork butts for like 8 hours with charcoal/wood and you'll love it. I guarantee it. __________________

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Spiced_Rum Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2013 Location: Enjoying a run ashore Posts: 1,129 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	I am a fan of a charcoal bbq because it works and I like the smell of the wood smoke. I do cheat and use the easy light bags. I have never tried a gas bbq, always thought that they are for the more series chef, although being able to control the temperate would be useful especially because my flame grill can sometimes be far too hot for comfort - baby black ribs (incinerated skin and sauce). __________________ Spiced_Rum "The only rocks I want to see are in my glass, and covered with lashings of Spicey and Coke"

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I know I'm perverse but I use an electric BBQ. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I voted for bbq beef ribs. __________________

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	V1:

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,538 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	bbq with real wood instead of gas and charcoal Markus

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Charcoal or just wood. But I do ''grill'' on our gas stove in a pan, when I just need something to eat

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	And use beer to control the fire. You need embers, no flames

07-07-13, 02:07 PM	#13
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Do the charcoal off to one side myself. I usually sear the meat on high temp side then move off to the low temp side to finish cooking. I also use a stainless steel box for flavored smoke/wood taste by putting wood chips in it.

07-07-13, 02:07 PM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I can't have any kind of gas devices in my apartment, even on the patio. I could have a small hibachi but I can't see waiting for it to heat up just to cook one hamburger or steak, then putting out the fire 'til next time. I live and die by my George Foreman. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo