On May 10, 7:07 pm, JoeP > wrote:
> On May 10, 11:09 am, markm75 > wrote:
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> > I know this has been discussed to death in other parts.. but I'm
> > wondering if this status has changed much in recent days...
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> > I'm still assuming I'll get the best flavor (charcoal flavor) with
> > things like burgers and hot dogs on a purely charcoal grill...
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> > But now there are things like charcoal flavored devices that you can
> > use on a gas grill (sorry I dont know much about these).. I've read
> > the lava rocks arent always so great (they work from the fat dripping
> > on them then the scent rising up through the food?)..
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> > So i'm faced with the decision of going gas or charcoal and getting a
> > bigger (higher up vertically) type grill...
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> > Gas is clearly cheaper to use and faster to get going and less fuss,
> > can i use any types of these flavor devices to at least come somewhat
> > closer to the nice taste of a charcoal grill?
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> > I've also heard good things about cooking steaks on a gas grill using
> > mesquite marinades and flavor bars etc...
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> > Either way i've seen decent size charcoal and gas grills for the same
> > price, currently about $150 for the size/type i want...
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> As someone who's eyes have recently been opened, Go with a charcoal
> Weber Kettle and get a Weber Performer if you can. The weber performer
> has a propane starter and a neat way to discard the ashes. Next get
> lump charcoal. I've been using a gas grill for decades and it is so
> amazing to have new reasons to enjoy things like Ribeye steaks,
> Heberew nationals, burgers, fish, eggplant,etc.. The flavor is amazing
> and the "juicyness" that is retained from a charcoal BBQ is amazingly
> better. I am still discovering the different smoking methods but so
> far I like Pecan wood and Applewood along with my Mesquite or oak lump
> Charcoal. Its my new opinion that Gas grills no matter what type of
> propoganda "flavor-enhancers" do really nothing to the taste.
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Curious.. where do you buy lump coal at? Most of the stuff in the
stores I've seen appears to be only briquettes?

Thanks