If you had free BBQ fuel would you cook more?

[Fwismoker]

Some have lots of woods and use fuel from their own place, I get free fuel from my neighborhood... people cutting down trees, storm damage etc..

I know I tend to fire up the grill for the smallest of things all the time that IDK I would for if i had to pay for splits. The grill would be fired up often but not sure quite as often.

 

[smoke ninja]

No. I'd cook the same amount. For what it cost i dont even consider it an expense. Last time i bought wood so much showed up i started giving it to friends.

 

[effinUker]

i don't think i could cook any more than i already do - i cook on the grill somewhere between 4 and 8 meals a week as it is. hell,sometimes i cook something to eat while i'm cooking.

but i'd take all the free fuel i could stack!

 

[Yan can Cook]

Definitely would cook more. Probably would be going 24/7

 

[pjtexas1]

I voted no. I don't keep track of fuel costs. Heck, I stopped buying meat in bulk when on sale because it's a pain to keep track of when I need to cook something by a certain date. I also don't cook several times per week anymore. Free fuel wouldn't change my cooking habits. I love to cook but I try not to get crazy and burn myself out.

 

[SteveKing]

I always buy fuel in excess, so it don't matter to me. I suppose not everyone is lucky enough to buy so much or let alone store it though

 

[AussieMatt]

I vote no as well. I just don't have the time working two jobs.

 

[Fwismoker]

I voted no. I don't keep track of fuel costs. Heck, I stopped buying meat in bulk when on sale because it's a pain to keep track of when I need to cook something by a certain date. I also don't cook several times per week anymore. Free fuel wouldn't change my cooking habits. I love to cook but I try not to get crazy and burn myself out.

Yea I was getting there Paul so I went to get more creative and use the outdoor cooker for what I'd normally do on my stove burners or oven. I almost can't stand things like ribs, pork butt and brisket any more...those normal bbq type of staples get cooked sparingly. The more out of the BBQ norm the better.

 

[KevinJ]

No, most of the time I'm just cooking for my wife and I so there are always lots of leftovers after a cook. The cost of fuel is irrelevant to me.

 

[Bigr314]

It would not make a difference at all. Will cook just as much. I am always looking for deals though.

 

[Fwismoker]

No. I'd cook the same amount. For what it cost i dont even consider it an expense. Last time i bought wood so much showed up i started giving it to friends.

I never saw any. :tsk: :razz:

 

[VoodoChild]

It would not make a difference at all. Will cook just as much. I am always looking for deals though.

I believe Im In this category.. Would still cook as often but always looking for a deal since Im Just lighting it on fire.

 

[Fwismoker]

Yesterday was a perfect example of cooking more because it's easy quick and free. Cooked a few things then realized later I should have cooked more so just fired the cooker back up.

Gotta say I would have thought twice if I was budgeted on how much I had and if I had to buy it or was hard to find a good supplier.

 

[mattmountz94]

It should say.. Would you cook more if the meat was free

 

[BillN]

I chose maybe only because free fuel or cheap fuel is not a option where I live. Yes I can get mesquite for free but it is at a cost of very hard work and a beat-up body that looks like you were in a fight with a cat for a week or two after cutting. Plus I do not own a chain saw. I don't mind paying for fuel it's a little inconvenient to have to go get it but its part of the process.

 

[Nuco59]

If I had a good supply of wood- free or not- I'd do more "real wood" cooking instead of using charcoal. But I would not cook more frequently than I do now. I've called my work week "that period between cooks".

 

[Ray43050]

My schedule dictates the frequence of my grilling/smoking. Besides we are now only two in the house so eating the leftovers in between cooks

 

[Fwismoker]

If I had a good supply of wood- free or not- I'd do more "real wood" cooking instead of using charcoal. But I would not cook more frequently than I do now. I've called my work week "that period between cooks".

I suppose I fall more into this camp....BUT there are times where I do more smaller faster type cooks in one day like Football Saturdays because I can just fire up the grill not worrying about fuel or keep it going knowing I'll throw more on later.

 

[Wornslick]

I voted no also,I really don't have the time right now.

 

[chicagokp]

Would you cook more if you had free wood/charcoal?
____ No I only have so much time to BBQ regardless
____ Yes I'd make an excuse to BBQ more often
____ Maybe, give me some free fuel and I'll tell you after
XX - This is a silly question, fuel doesn't limit my cooking.

You missed a response, I'm not sure fuel is a missing element to cooking more. I could cook everyday over wood or charcoal if I wanted. Sometimes you need variety, convenience or the right tool for the job rather than free wood or charcoal.