Charcoal or Propane?

[The Seer]

Lowe's or Home Depot was selling these critters for about 130.00. Propane on one side, charcoal the other.

Works for me.

[R-Jack]

I don't have any issue with either.

If you want propane, get something with parts that are easy to replace. The burners will go out, the plates will corode, the igniter will need to be replaced, no matter how much you spend.

Id start with Weber gas grills, if anything for the ease of getting replacement parts.

[kcdave]

I've got a Weber propane, one for charcoal, one for wood & a smoker. The propane definitely for convenience, but the other 3 for taste. It's best to have all bases covered when you're thick like me. :)

Same here. Totally agree 100% Nice having the option, and you can't go wrong with Weber quality.

[Wolfman]

I'm with Hank on this one.

[mvscal]

Nothing against propane for grilling. It's more convenient. I use charcoal myself on a Weber kettle with a custom cast iron grill surface. It can't be beat for best results.

[Left Seater]

I far prefer the charcoal route. If I were going to use propane, I might as well just cook them inside on the gas cooktop. That is even more convenient.


One thing I don't understand is people that swear by charcoal and then use lighter fluid to light it up. WTF. Most of these folks talk about the taste of charcoal vs propane. That all goes out the window when you use lighter fluid.

For me the only way to go is this:




With lump charcoal started with one of these:

[Bucmonkey]

I've got a Weber propane, one for charcoal, one for wood & a smoker. The propane definitely for convenience, but the other 3 for taste. It's best to have all bases covered when you're thick like me. :)

^^

Propane for convenience. Charcoal/wood, or smoker when I have the time to 6-12 pack it for a couple of hours and enjoy the evening.

[Dinsdale]

If you have to ask, you have "propane" written all over you.

[Moving Sale]

Nothing against propane for grilling. It's more convenient. I use charcoal myself on a Weber kettle with a custom cast iron grill surface. It can't be beat for best results.

That is some very orange sauce.

[mvscal]

Nothing against propane for grilling. It's more convenient. I use charcoal myself on a Weber kettle with a custom cast iron grill surface. It can't be beat for best results.

That is some very orange sauce.

It's a chipotle lime marinade. Add corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, drizzle with a little crema Mexicana and you've got some killer tacos.

[Joe in PB]

If you have to ask, you have "propane" written all over you.

lol

Lots of nice setups.

Depends how often you grill, a few times times a week or more, gas seems logical, once a week or so I prefer charcoal/mesquite because of its flavor enhancing qualities. I grill all year round and still use the charbroiler. I never grill more than 3 times a week though, and average about once a week.



Agree with the comment about lighter fluid.

[Joe in PB]

Nothing against propane for grilling. It's more convenient. I use charcoal myself on a Weber kettle with a custom cast iron grill surface. It can't be beat for best results.

Looks terrific!

[mvscal]

Looks terrific!

Fuck...forgot my own recipe. Anyway feel free to give it whirl. It was pretty damn good. I might have to revisit that one here pretty soon.

http://theoneboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41618

[Sirfindafold]

red oak

[Dinsdale]

red oak

Is generally laughed at for cooking everywhere but California.

[Goober McTuber]

red oak

Is generally laughed at

So is Sirfindafold.

[Diego in Seattle]

red oak

Is generally laughed at

So is Sirfindafold.

Too bad the same can't be said for his jokes.

[Joe in PB]

With lump charcoal started with one of these:

I'm going to try one out. my grandfather used one and it worked well as I remember.

[Joe in PB]

Tried out the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter tonight. Worked like a champ. Got the coal going with 3 sheets of newspaper, they were ready in 15-20 minutes. No more plugging in the electric coal starter. Its already in the trash can. :)

[Left Seater]

Tried out the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter tonight. Worked like a champ. Got the coal going with 3 sheets of newspaper, they were ready in 15-20 minutes. No more plugging in the electric coal starter. Its already in the trash can. :)

[Moby Dick]

Nothing against propane for grilling. It's more convenient. I use charcoal myself on a Weber kettle with a custom cast iron grill surface. It can't be beat for best results.

That is some very orange sauce.

It's a chipotle lime marinade. Add corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, drizzle with a little crema Mexicana and you've got some killer tacos.

throw a little olive oil on the grill before to avoid sticking?