On Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:35 -0400, " BOB" > wrote:

>"VegA" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Thu, 29 May 2008 22:53:27 -0400, " BOB" > wrote:
>>
>> SNIP
>>
>>>Cold. The colder, the better. But not frozen in the center. '-)
>>>
>>>Why? I'm not really sure, except that I like my steaks char-grilled on
>>>the
>>>outside, but still slightly cool inside. This works much better for me if
>>>it's straight from the 'fridge.
>>>Another cosmetic advantage to cold meat on the grill/smoker, you get a
>>>deeper smoke ring.
>>>
>>>BOB
>>>
>>
>> I bring my meat to room temp before grill'in or Que'in for several
>> reasons:
>>
>> I really don't want to waist the time and wood in the pit or on the
>> grill having the pit or grill have to bring the meat up to cooking
>> temp.
>>
>> IMHO room temp meat cooks more even.
>
>Your opinion, not mine. Not in my experience, either.
>>
>> I find meat doesn't stick to the grill if it is at room temp. Even
>> when the grates are oiled up well, cold meat can stick real bad
>
>My grates have never been oiled since the first time I fired the pit(s) to
>season them. Never have a problem with meat sticking to them. Not even
>burgers or meatloaf.
>
>>
>> I make steaks just fine starting at room temp and searing the outside
>> while leaving the inside cool and pink. It's all in technique. Sear
>> the meat, move to cool side till desired doneness is achieved.
>
>My steaks are seared at less than 1/4 inch from the coals. If I start at
>room temperature, the center will be long past and above room temperature.
>My technique works very well for me. I want the center cool, not room
>temperature.
>
>>
>> My only question is, why cold meat would develop a deeper smoke
>> ring???
>
>Google can be your friend. So can real life experience.
>Hint. Meat will only absorb the chemicals that form the smoke ring up to
>about 140 degrees. If it takes longer to get there, the ring will be
>deeper.
>
>BOB
>
>

Thanks for responding.

I'm gonna be doing 2 butts this Sat. I will try them room temp and
cold and see for my self. I didn't buy the sand in place of water
thing till I tried it and I am now a sand guy forever!