Gas vs. Charcoal for high heat grilling - Page 3

rwalters · 01-08-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

Charcoal/wood mix and it's not even close.

For high heat grilling? Seriously?? "Not even close??" What's the BIG difference? I just don't get it...

Gnaws on Pigs · 01-08-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

For high heat grilling? Seriously?? "Not even close??" What's the BIG difference? I just don't get it...

With wood in the mix, the difference is in flavor. Much better with the wood in there. With that said, I cook steaks on the gasser pretty frequently-I can have them cooked before the charcoal gets ready, and I didn't just spend $5 worth of charcoal to cook a $12 steak. And they still taste pretty durn good.

Southstar Jeff · 01-08-2013, 01:41 PM

Are you selling grill grates or something? Why are you beating this to death?

I can definitely tell the difference and I was once a die hard gasser.

You can't tell the difference, and that's fine, everyone has different tastes. But why berate the people that do?

stephan · 01-08-2013, 01:42 PM

I say yes I can. But I have never done a blind taste test. Now that would be an interesting test.

rwalters · 01-08-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnaws on Pigs

With wood in the mix, the difference is in flavor. Much better with the wood in there.

I have used plenty of wood/charcoal mix on other cookers when grilling... the difference to me is soooo subtle that is almost non-existent. And those I cook for agree. I/we must have a shortage of taste-buds...

The_Kapn · 01-08-2013, 01:47 PM

I bet a blind taste test of some steaks/chops/chicken/etc. cooked over gas vs charcoal/wood would surprise some folks

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TIM

rwalters · 01-08-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Southstar Jeff

Are you selling grill grates or something? Why are you beating this to death?

I can definitely tell the difference and I was once a die hard gasser.

You can't tell the difference, and that's fine, everyone has different tastes. But why berate the people that do?

Not trying to beat this to death... nor trying to sell anything... and definitely not putting anyone down my friend. I am just curious why most people swear by charcoal grilled food, when I (me personally) cannot tell the difference. That's all.

NickTheGreat · 01-08-2013, 01:56 PM

Someone once said to me that cooking with gas was cheating and kinda lazy. I then asked about his charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid. He didn't see the parallel I was making

Gnaws on Pigs · 01-08-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

Not trying to beat this to death... nor trying to sell anything... and definitely not putting anyone down my friend. I am just curious why most people swear by charcoal grilled food, when I (me personally) cannot tell the difference. That's all.

Without woodsmoke in the mix, there just isn't much difference, except for a psychological one, I suspect.

jestridge · 01-08-2013, 02:03 PM

I hate the taste of those charcoal bricks maybe lump would be ok But I always grill over a wood fire

Bluesman · 01-08-2013, 02:06 PM

One, I notice a discernible difference between steak made on a gasser and on a charcoal fire. I have 2 gassers, 2 smokers and 2 grills. The steak that I make on my Performer is hands down better than on a gas grill. Why all the controversy in every post you start.

Chef Country · 01-08-2013, 02:10 PM

I had a gasser once, wind came up one day and blew it off the deck, a couple times, Weber OTS never moved, guess its more aerodynamic lol. The only thing I used my gasser for was to start the coals for my webber, or a quick burger every now and then. I just like doing things the hard way, and you cant beat the taste of a pork chop grilled over an apple fire

rwalters · 01-08-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

Why all the controversy in every post you start.

I was just wondering the same thing... thinking I'd be better off just posting pics of food ;)

Greg1911 · 01-08-2013, 02:15 PM

I have a pretty nice gasser. Weber 3 burner with cast iron grates.

Lump charcoal tastes a lot better.

I mostly use the gasser to super-heat the cooking grates from my smokers to help clean them up.

Bluesman · 01-08-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

I was just wondering the same thing... thinking I'd be better off just posting pics of food ;)

That's a novel approach

01-08-2013, 01:41 PM	#33
Southstar Jeff Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Marietta, GA	Are you selling grill grates or something? Why are you beating this to death? I can definitely tell the difference and I was once a die hard gasser. You can't tell the difference, and that's fine, everyone has different tastes. But why berate the people that do? __________________ LBGE Weber 26" Jumbo Joe Smokey Joe Silver RecTec

01-08-2013, 01:47 PM	#36
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	I bet a blind taste test of some steaks/chops/chicken/etc. cooked over gas vs charcoal/wood would surprise some folks . TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

01-08-2013, 01:56 PM	#38
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	Someone once said to me that cooking with gas was cheating and kinda lazy. I then asked about his charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid. He didn't see the parallel I was making __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

01-08-2013, 02:06 PM	#41
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	One, I notice a discernible difference between steak made on a gasser and on a charcoal fire. I have 2 gassers, 2 smokers and 2 grills. The steak that I make on my Performer is hands down better than on a gas grill. Why all the controversy in every post you start. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

01-08-2013, 02:10 PM	#42
Chef Country is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-26-09 Location: Wellington, KS	I had a gasser once, wind came up one day and blew it off the deck, a couple times, Weber OTS never moved, guess its more aerodynamic lol. The only thing I used my gasser for was to start the coals for my webber, or a quick burger every now and then. I just like doing things the hard way, and you cant beat the taste of a pork chop grilled over an apple fire __________________ Country Q Here for a Good Time, not a Long Time!Webber 22.5 OTS The fastest and most accurate splash proof Red Thermapen UDS that gets used more than traeger Shop built 300 gal smoker Traeger bbq 125 with digital 180 controller collecting parts for a 500gal reverse flow build

01-08-2013, 01:42 PM	#34
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york	I say yes I can. But I have never done a blind taste test. Now that would be an interesting test.

01-08-2013, 02:03 PM	#40
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	I hate the taste of those charcoal bricks maybe lump would be ok But I always grill over a wood fire

01-08-2013, 02:15 PM	#44
Greg1911 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: Near Heber Ufarkingtah	I have a pretty nice gasser. Weber 3 burner with cast iron grates. Lump charcoal tastes a lot better. I mostly use the gasser to super-heat the cooking grates from my smokers to help clean them up. __________________ Smokey Joe Gold/Silver Hybrid mini WSM Lodge Sportsman's Grill [COLOR="SeaGreen"]22.5" Green OTS[/COLOR] Stainless Steel Performer 18.5" WSM 3 burner Genesis gasser Lump [COLOR="Red"]Astonishingly Awesome RED Themapen[/COLOR] [COLOR="SeaGreen"]Green BBQ GURU[/COLOR]