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Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 01:12 PM
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NewGulf
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anytime....i never use charcoal i dont see the benefit and dont think it taste better or good at all. why do yall use it?
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 02:00 PM
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68rustbucket
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In my small grill all I use is charcoal. I let it burn til it’s white, then put the meat on. Don’t notice any bad taste.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 02:11 PM
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New rule for me. I don't reply to other threads unless the poster replies to mine.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 02:14 PM
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I use both for different things. Charcoal for steaks burger and BBQ chicken. Wood pellets for brisket and ribs.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 02:25 PM
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NewGulf
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New rule for me. I don't reply to other threads unless the poster replies to mine.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 03:45 PM
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New rule for me. I don't reply to other threads unless the poster replies to mine. Old rule. I’ve got charcoal on hand that I only use to start my stick smoker. My old PGS propane grill will stand beside any charcoal burner. A few years after I got that grill, charcoal was moot.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 05:06 PM
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I use all three. Wood is for when I have time to build the fire and let it burn down to coals, mostly if I feel like cooking a good steak. Or at times, I just like to build a fire to have a cold beer and enjoy it - the grilling part is just a bonus.. I use the Red Oak lump charcoal for the majority of my grilling and start it in chimneys. Flavor is good, no lighter fluid and I can have the grill ready in no time.
Have a small patio propane grill that the wife can use, and sometimes if I am in a big hurry and not so worried about what I am grilling I use it. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken breast, etc.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 06:54 PM
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I add pecan wood to my charcoal
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 08:12 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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New rule for me. I don't reply to other threads unless the poster replies to mine. Wrong....just did...
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/06/18 08:14 PM
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I prefer mesquite coals....if I use charcoal I like to add several small blocks of mesquite
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 01:02 AM
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I have used wood and charcoal separately and combined. Sometimes start with charcoal and add wet mesquite for the smoke. If the heat is dropping I will add a few charcoal briquettes to bring it back up.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 01:06 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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I use oak lump charcoal, I have gotten away from using the man made briquettes, not telling what they put in those suckers.
It takes beer to make thirst worthwhile - J. Fred Schmidt
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 04:04 PM
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I use a combo of charcoal and oak. Need to fill my trailer up with oak the next time at my place. I grill alot!
Last edited by SouthWestIron; 05/07/18 04:04 PM.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 05:10 PM
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Lump is the way to go. Briquettes are nasty.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 05:13 PM
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 06:00 PM
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I found some 30# bags of lump mesquite charcoal for $10. Haven't bought any in awhile but it seemed like a good price. I like mesquite for steaks.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 07:08 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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I found some 30# bags of lump mesquite charcoal for $10. Haven't bought any in awhile but it seemed like a good price. I like mesquite for steaks. That’s a pretty good price.
It takes beer to make thirst worthwhile - J. Fred Schmidt
The internet is an I.Q. Test, people post their scores in the comment section.
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Re: Wood over Charcoal
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05/07/18 08:45 PM
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I usually use charcoal as a easy fire starter and to heat up my pit. Once the charcoal has ashed and the pit is thoroughly heated, I then start adding cured wood, usually live oak and/or pecan and then maintain my heat by adding more wood over time and occasionally more charcoal if I am doing a long duration smoke like for multiple briskets when they stall and I need to bump the temperature up a bit.
I have found the HEB brand mesquite charcoal isn't bad but seems to not burn completely where Kingsford seems to be much more consistent. I try to find the double large bag on sale at Home Depot or Walmart for ~$10 and keep 4-6 bags on hand in the garage. I've tried several of the lump style but seems they added an odd flavor to the smoke ...
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