Gas or Grill?

CajunlostinCali · 05-13-2009, 07:06 AM

Summer is right there and so with that comes why heat the kitchen? Let's take it outside.

I was in Home Depot the other day and I saw a sea of gas grills out there. Not one single grill and so I ask myself why this is? I have no answer. I am a griller, period. I use charcoal and or wood because my meats deserve nothing but the best. Frankly, I could only see the use of a gas grill for maybe heating the corn or some bread, but that is about it.

This is my grill. Not near as pretty but that is only because I use it often, exclusively through the summer.

So what ya got and why?

LSUMASTERMIND · 05-13-2009, 07:09 AM

I use gas for steaks, vegetables, and some pork. But I use charcoal for ribs, chicken, hams, turkeys and other stuff like that. Charcoal seals the juice in the meat better than gas. Gas cooks to fast sometimes. Maybe I can come out there one day and teach you how to use both properly. lol.

mobius481 · 05-13-2009, 07:17 AM

Gas is easier and I have never taken the time to get good with a charcoal grill. However, that excludes me from cooking some things. I won't try to barbecue ribs or chicken on my gas grill. I understand that needs to be done on charcoal and so if I'm not going to do it that way, I just don't cook it.

red55 · 05-13-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CajunlostinCali

Summer is right there and so with that comes why heat the kitchen? Let's take it outside.

I was in Home Depot the other day and I saw a sea of gas grills out there. Not one single grill and so I ask myself why this is? I have no answer. I am a griller, period. I use charcoal and or wood because my meats deserve nothing but the best. Frankly, I could only see the use of a gas grill for maybe heating the corn or some bread, but that is about it.

I felt that way once, but a girlfriend got me a gas grill in the 90's and it really ain't that bad and it's damned handy. It's not an either/or choice--many of us have both. A proper smoker is still best for long, slow cooking of a brisket or other barbeque, but for grilling steaks, hamburger, chicken, shish-ka-bob, and other quick cooking stuff, the gas grill is fine. The stones give off enough smoke from the drips that it doesn't taste like you broiled in in the oven or something.]

CajunlostinCali · 05-13-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by red55

It's not an either/or choice--many of us have both.

I agree with the use of both but I am after the either/ or's and there are many. Some folks just do not like the flavor off the grill so there is gas. My point is when you geaux to HD, or Lowes ALL you see is gas. Not so easy to find just a grill anymore. So what's the obsession with gas other then it helps them sell more propane?

I like to grill for the challenge and to incorporate technique. I love to smoke when I have the time but that takes time. I usually only smoke around holidays but every once in awhile I will smoke a salmon fillet just to later add to an alfredo. I have had smoked turkey some 10 years running for bird day and wouldn't have it any other way.

tirk · 05-13-2009, 08:38 AM

LSUMASTERMIND · 05-13-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

both

got anymore good advice

tirk · 05-13-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

got anymore good advice

yes, when you serve my steak bring a beer.

LSUMASTERMIND · 05-13-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

yes, when you serve my steak bring a beer.

the fag beer like Bud Light Lime?

tirk · 05-13-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

the fag beer like Bud Light Lime?

i would punch you in the nuts. wait, if its free id adapt. but abita amber, thanks.

nice grill, cali. hadnt read the thread til now but use gas mostly. too convenient.

LSUMASTERMIND · 05-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Cali whos drink is that on the grill with the pink umbrella in it?
Just curious.
Or is that a stock photo of your grill.

mobius481 · 05-13-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

Cali whos drink is that on the grill with the pink umbrella in it?
Just curious.
Or is that a stock photo of your grill.

I hope it's stock. Anyone who goes to that much trouble to stage a picture of his grill would seem to me to be too enamored with it.

tirk · 05-13-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

Cali whos drink is that on the grill with the pink umbrella in it?
Just curious.
Or is that a stock photo of your grill.

he better lie if not.

CajunlostinCali · 05-13-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

Cali whos drink is that on the grill with the pink umbrella in it?
Just curious.
Or is that a stock photo of your grill.

Stock, but I knew it was only a matter of time before it was pointed out!

HatcherTiger · 05-13-2009, 09:26 AM

I cook with both. My gas grill is connected to my house's supply of NG, very convenient. You should never under any circumstance whatsoever grill babyback ribs on anything but charcoal. Gas grill is a Member's Mark (52") from Sam's and my charcoal is a Weber from Home Depot. Oh yeah, lighter fluid should be banned for starting charcoal.

StaceyO · 05-13-2009, 09:44 AM

We own a gas grill and usually only grill burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and boneless chicken breast. We don't really cook bone-in chicken or ribs.

My dad has only ever used charcoal for bbqing and smoking. I'm not a big fan of smoked stuff, though.

Being a female, I have always let the guys do the grilling--and I stay in the kitchen, which of course, is my rightful place in the world. Along with bringing tirk whatever beer he would like, of course.

tirk · 05-13-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by StaceyO

We own a gas grill and usually only grill burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and boneless chicken breast. We don't really cook bone-in chicken or ribs.

My dad has only ever used charcoal for bbqing and smoking. I'm not a big fan of smoked stuff, though.

Being a female, I have always let the guys do the grilling--and I stay in the kitchen, which of course, is my rightful place in the world. Along with bringing tirk whatever beer he would like, of course.

grilled chicken on the grill minus bones isnt grilled chicken. those are kiddie snacks.

and its not gender-specific. just bring the beer.

StaceyO · 05-13-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

grilled chicken on the grill minus bones isnt grilled chicken. those are kiddie snacks.

and its not gender-specific. just bring the beer.

The chicken without bones is for chicken sandwiches or fajitas, dear. You are talking to one of the few women left on earth who actually understands and appreciates the merit of bone-in chicken. I love Popeyes (twice a year), and I make incredible baked bone-in chicken with Tony's Seasoning.

And...yes...of course, I'll bring the beer.

DJM136 · 05-13-2009, 10:45 AM

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You are talking to one of the few women left on earth who actually understands and appreciates the merit of bone-in

Stacey, you're my dream girl.

red55 · 05-13-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HatcherTiger

Oh yeah, lighter fluid should be banned for starting charcoal.

I like those steel chimneys that will start a load of charcoal on one wadded sheet of newspaper. And then you just dump them in the grill using the trap door.

tirk · 05-13-2009, 10:57 AM

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Stacey, you're my dream girl.

i knew i set her up perfectly.

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I like those steel chimneys that will start a load of charcoal on one wadded sheet of newspaper. And then you just dump them in the grill using the trap door.

do those work?

RHans405 · 05-13-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

I use gas for steaks, vegetables, and some pork. But I use charcoal for ribs, chicken, hams, turkeys and other stuff like that. Charcoal seals the juice in the meat better than gas. Gas cooks to fast sometimes. Maybe I can come out there one day and teach you how to use both properly. lol.

If you sear the meat on both sides on high heat when you initially put it on a gas grill, it will seal in the juice and flavors. My gas grill does just fine and much quicker.

khounba · 05-13-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

do those work?

Hells yeah.

StaceyO · 05-13-2009, 10:59 AM

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i knew i set her up perfectly.

Please stop taking the credit for my greatness...

tirk · 05-13-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by StaceyO

Please stop taking the credit for my greatness...

am i going to have to spell it out for you? apparently you're lost again.

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05-13-2009, 07:06 AM	#1
CajunlostinCali Shake~n~Bake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: That Place Posts: 5,368	Gas or Grill? Summer is right there and so with that comes why heat the kitchen? Let's take it outside. I was in Home Depot the other day and I saw a sea of gas grills out there. Not one single grill and so I ask myself why this is? I have no answer. I am a griller, period. I use charcoal and or wood because my meats deserve nothing but the best. Frankly, I could only see the use of a gas grill for maybe heating the corn or some bread, but that is about it. This is my grill. Not near as pretty but that is only because I use it often, exclusively through the summer. So what ya got and why?

05-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#2
LSUMASTERMIND Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,125	Re: Gas or Grill? I use gas for steaks, vegetables, and some pork. But I use charcoal for ribs, chicken, hams, turkeys and other stuff like that. Charcoal seals the juice in the meat better than gas. Gas cooks to fast sometimes. Maybe I can come out there one day and teach you how to use both properly. lol. __________________ -Henry Smith

05-13-2009, 07:17 AM	#3
mobius481 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Charles Posts: 2,996	Re: Gas or Grill? Gas is easier and I have never taken the time to get good with a charcoal grill. However, that excludes me from cooking some things. I won't try to barbecue ribs or chicken on my gas grill. I understand that needs to be done on charcoal and so if I'm not going to do it that way, I just don't cook it. __________________ Mission Accomplished!!!!

05-13-2009, 08:38 AM	#6
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05-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#11
LSUMASTERMIND Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,125	Re: Gas or Grill? Cali whos drink is that on the grill with the pink umbrella in it? Just curious. Or is that a stock photo of your grill. __________________ -Henry Smith

05-13-2009, 09:26 AM	#15
HatcherTiger Freedom Isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 9,064	Re: Gas or Grill? I cook with both. My gas grill is connected to my house's supply of NG, very convenient. You should never under any circumstance whatsoever grill babyback ribs on anything but charcoal. Gas grill is a Member's Mark (52") from Sam's and my charcoal is a Weber from Home Depot. Oh yeah, lighter fluid should be banned for starting charcoal. __________________ ... FOREVER LSU ! (Happiness begins where selfishness ends!)

05-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#16
StaceyO Football Turns Me On Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 6,904	Re: Gas or Grill? We own a gas grill and usually only grill burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and boneless chicken breast. We don't really cook bone-in chicken or ribs. My dad has only ever used charcoal for bbqing and smoking. I'm not a big fan of smoked stuff, though. Being a female, I have always let the guys do the grilling--and I stay in the kitchen, which of course, is my rightful place in the world. Along with bringing tirk whatever beer he would like, of course.

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