BBQ Dangers?

[3thumbs]

I just realized that I can't spell!
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[Russianwolf]

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what do you expect with that third thumb dangling out there.

[Black wallnut]

I've a Char-Griller charcoal only model. Purchased it last fall on sale end of season. I am a beliver. Prior to that I was cooking over an open pit with a scabbed together set up with lid. I'll be cooking 4 spare rib racks and a baby back as well as a half of a tenderloin. I'll likely grill in two batches, slow and low.

[Chris_B]

+1 on Weber durability

Our old Weber Genesis Silver B was still going strong after 10 years (just needed new 'flavor bars'), so I gave it to my best friend and upgraded to this. I love being connected to the natural gas line.

This puppy is a lot more than $300, but I am very happy. We use this constantly, even in the winter. I think this will last longer than me. FWIW, my detailed review is here, which people seem to find useful.

[leehljp]

I prefer charcoal also, but for winter and even Thanksgiving for smoking a turkey, it gets a little hard to keep the charcoal going for several hours in 30°F temps. I do it though.

When I first arrived in Japan, I found a grill/smoker in Japan that is the equivalent of the "Big Green Egg". It supposedly is the originator of the "Big Green Egg". It uses lots less charcoal, still gives a smoked flavor and heats GREAT in winter too.

The Webbers are tough, long lasting and they make a great smoker also, but in my book that "Big Green Egg" makes the best combination of smoker and griller. BUT they are WAY too expensive.

[3thumbs]

what do you expect with that third thumb dangling out there.

Is that a thumb?

[sparkeyjames]

+1 on Weber durability

I love being connected to the natural gas line.

I don't know if it's just me but natural gas cooked food takes on a slight taste tinge I don't like. I don't believe for one instant that all the rotten egg smell chemical added to natural gas burns up 100%. Electric heat or burning charcoal please.

[Pappy]

If you are going to cook out around this area right now it will be a gas grill. Any burning, including charcoal can bring on as fine of up to $500. Fireworks have been banned almost statewide.

[Chris_B]

I don't know if it's just me but natural gas cooked food takes on a slight taste tinge I don't like. I don't believe for one instant that all the rotten egg smell chemical added to natural gas burns up 100%. Electric heat or burning charcoal please.

Well, I can't taste any difference, but maybe that is just the result of too much coffee and hot sauce...

[gsmittle]

what do you expect with that third thumb dangling out there.

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