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Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 01:58 AM
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GusWayne
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My favorite cooking style is an ole fashioned stick burner, followed by charcoal with some wood chips tossed on top
1. Stick burner 2. Charcoal 3. Cast iron
What’s yalls?
Btw, I had a Masterbuilt electric smoker years ago. I had it for maybe a year and could never get the slightest smoke flavor. I gave it away
I’ve heard great things about the Egg style cookers
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 02:15 AM
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krmitchell
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I love an old school stick burner but after using my traeger, I’m a convert. That thing can plain cook. Not just for smoking but I crank it up and grill with it as well. Just like anything it has its place, I use charcoal, gas and a skillet as well. Just depends on what I’m cooking.
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 02:30 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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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: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 02:34 AM
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GusWayne
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I haven’t had gas in 10 years, I kinda miss it I forgot griddle, I have one of those. Steaks on the griddle are always good too
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 03:13 AM
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Scott W
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The art of BBQ is running a fire. Stick burner all the way.
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 03:18 AM
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GusWayne
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The art of BBQ is running a fire. Stick burner all the way. I agree, everything else is a little easier and less tasteful Nothing replaces a fire I prefer oak
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 11:40 AM
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Pellet (Traeger) lets me use a variety of wood for grilling/smoking different things. Used Alder yesterday for Salmon and Bacon wrapped Scallops. Gasser (Weber Genesis) with side burner for grilling at a hotter temp and the side burner works great for Cast iron cooking. Did Blackened Shrimp yesterday to go with the Salmon and Scallops.
Pulsar Trail XQ50 Pulsar HD 19A
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 12:43 PM
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 01:00 PM
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bill oxner
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Only gas for me. Life is too short......................
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 02:16 PM
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Life is too short......................to just cook with gas. FIFY
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 02:19 PM
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skinnerback
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Wood, cast, charcoal, gas if I have to. If I ever start vaping and wearing skinny jeans I'll go buy a pellet pooper and a 6.5 Creedmoor..
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 03:43 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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Wood, cast, charcoal, gas if I have to. If I ever start vaping and wearing skinny jeans I'll go buy a pellet pooper and a 6.5 Creedmoor..
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: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 05:13 PM
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GusWayne
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Wood, cast, charcoal, gas if I have to. If I ever start vaping and wearing skinny jeans I'll go buy a pellet pooper and a 6.5 Creedmoor.. LOL
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 05:55 PM
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bill oxner
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I only grill twice a week except for the exceptions. That amounts to a total of about 15 minutes per week of actual grilling. No way will I ever spend 2 hours getting my coals ready..
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 06:03 PM
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Wood then charcoal. I bought the Mrs. a propane patio grill a couple years ago, its fine for chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 06:18 PM
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I only grill twice a week except for the exceptions. That amounts to a total of about 15 minutes per week of actual grilling. No way will I ever spend 2 hours getting my coals ready.. It’s the trip not the destination Bill A good pile of hot coals is nice Add a small oak log and choke the damper down and bingo, roll coal
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 07:38 PM
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I only grill twice a week except for the exceptions. That amounts to a total of about 15 minutes per week of actual grilling. No way will I ever spend 2 hours getting my coals ready.. It’s the trip not the destination Bill A good pile of hot coals is nice Add a small oak log and choke the damper down and bingo, roll coal I understand that but its so sad to watch perfect coals go to waste after you are done.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 10:11 PM
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It has to be born in you; for Bill it’s not. It’s like a great hobby, either you like it or you don’t. No big deal either way, but I think my wood fired food will beat the taste of any other method, especially gas. And I can get a cooking fire going in 3 minutes.
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 10:40 PM
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It has to be born in you; for Bill it’s not. It’s like a great hobby, either you like it or you don’t. No big deal either way, but I think my wood fired food will beat the taste of any other method, especially gas. And I can get a cooking fire going in 3 minutes. There’s no comparison as far as flavor, wood/coals always wins....and Bill you don’t have to waste your coals. Using wood or lump charcoal, just hit the coals with a water hose and use what’s left the next time.
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 11:55 PM
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It was a Mother’s Day meal, my wife and mom said they loved it I don’t claim it was the best ever but I think it passed the test I’m not afraid to cook it again
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/12/19 11:55 PM
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That’s pile #2, they about cleaned up pile #1
You get the idea
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/13/19 12:03 AM
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/13/19 12:42 AM
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Thanks, it seems to be a very forgiving cut For 10 lbs of pork belly I did about 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup standard seasoning of choice and right at 250° for 3 1/2 hours Then I pulled and sauced a sweet bbq sauce in a pan for another 30 I mowed about 3 acres in that time and wasn’t just on it the whole time, so it’s not a difficult cook Next time, I’d like to make some spicy, some sweet
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/14/19 02:49 PM
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I love an old school stick burner but after using my traeger, I’m a convert. That thing can plain cook. Not just for smoking but I crank it up and grill with it as well. Just like anything it has its place, I use charcoal, gas and a skillet as well. Just depends on what I’m cooking. I really wanted to like the Treager for its simplicity for doing small cooks and not having to fire up the stick burner. Never could get any smoke or flavor from it
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Re: Stick burner/Electric/Egg/Charcoal
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05/14/19 02:55 PM
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krmitchell
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I love an old school stick burner but after using my traeger, I’m a convert. That thing can plain cook. Not just for smoking but I crank it up and grill with it as well. Just like anything it has its place, I use charcoal, gas and a skillet as well. Just depends on what I’m cooking. I really wanted to like the Treager for its simplicity for doing small cooks and not having to fire up the stick burner. Never could get any smoke or flavor from it Surprising to hear. I think it turns out just as good if not better than running my traditional smoker. I cook more steaks/chicken on the traeger than anything. Really noticeable difference in flavor.
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