Planning on a 15-hour pellet smoker pork shoulder pulled pork weekend. First of the year, can’t wait.
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I have been very tempted by these pellet grills.
When we moved six years ago we bought a new gas grill but I took it back because I didn't like the way it cooked.
When we moved six years ago we bought a new gas grill but I took it back because I didn't like the way it cooked.
I love mine, so easy to use and the meat turns out so much better than what you can do with a gas grill. Now you can buy them pretty much "set it and forget it" with a WiFi app to let you monitor the temperature of the meat without leaving your listening chair.
Yeah, those are good, can't buy locally (meaning, little town I live in, but can get them in Champaign/Urbana...30 miles away)I usually get the Hebrew National QUARTER POUND BEEF FRANKS; I feel they have a great flavor; plus, did I say they were Quarter Pound
I don't care for gas only grills either. Like the ubiquitous flat panel TV, it might be very practical but not very tasty (whaaa??). Probably some water soaked wood chips would add some flavor back.
The type of Weber I've used is here in post 266. About 10yrs old looks brand new. What you can't tell from the pic is it has attached propane for starting the coals, so no starter fluid after taste.
My older son in law is a back yard pit master & he has a Traeger plus a nice regular grill. He's worked his way up from one of those cheapo upright coal/water smokers to this. Dump the pellets in, ignite, set temp on the digital readout & walk away. Oh yeah, fill the H20 reservoir. Check cooking temp & meat temp on the cell phone. If it seems like the lazy way there's still a lot of skill involved in other areas. The pellet tastes favorably compared to charcoal.
Guys, this thread (and I went back and read some older stuff) makes my mouth water. Ughhhhhhh
At our previous house there was a double city gas powered outdoor grill and I got pretty good with it. I did put wet wood cheeps in to make smoke.
But everybody really prefers charcoal so charcoal it is.
All the new propane gas grills have those inverted V covers over the burners to keep them from clogging. That was what I didn't like about the spensive gas grill the Mrs bought me for Fathers day and so we took advantage of Costco's liberal return policy. They have had Traegers on and off.
Very tempting but I think I am just going to get a Weber Kettle. I have used those (borrowed) in the past and like them. I like the giant coffee cup at the bottom that collects the ashes. Should be easier to empty than my fifty year old "Outdoor Kitchens" from Arkansas which I bought about 1972.
But everybody really prefers charcoal so charcoal it is.
All the new propane gas grills have those inverted V covers over the burners to keep them from clogging. That was what I didn't like about the spensive gas grill the Mrs bought me for Fathers day and so we took advantage of Costco's liberal return policy. They have had Traegers on and off.
Very tempting but I think I am just going to get a Weber Kettle. I have used those (borrowed) in the past and like them. I like the giant coffee cup at the bottom that collects the ashes. Should be easier to empty than my fifty year old "Outdoor Kitchens" from Arkansas which I bought about 1972.
Weber still has this one with a propane lighter
https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/performer/performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill-22/15502001.html\I have a bunch of credit card points which I think are going to get used for one of these.
Wow that's beauty Gene! Looks like a highly upgraded version of mine. Of course I don't think mine cost even 1/2 of that....
When I started using mine I could never figure out how to use the "char-baskets" to any advantage. Except it made it easier to position the briquettes over the starter flame. After a couple of years laying around my yard I ditched them.
Gotta go out and start those cap steaks. MMMMMM!
EDIT 1935pm : Now the Python slithers under his rock, to digest the bulge in his midsection, that used to be a cow.
EDIT 1935pm : Now the Python slithers under his rock, to digest the bulge in his midsection, that used to be a cow.
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1" thick NY Strips this weekend. I like 1 " as I seem to be able to control the 'wellness' best at that thickness. We're going nostalgic throwback. Coles Garlic bread ( grilled of course ), Caeser salad, and baked potato. Party like its 1983.
As far as hotdogs...Mrs Cbmmm3 and I had that craving a few weeks ago. Definitely all beef frank! And a special bun to make it fun.
A slow cooked dog on the grill rocks !!
As far as hotdogs...Mrs Cbmmm3 and I had that craving a few weeks ago. Definitely all beef frank! And a special bun to make it fun.
A slow cooked dog on the grill rocks !!
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For Mother’s day, I went to a local butcher shop and asked about a cut that I hadn’t seen for a long time, called a “rolled roast.” The proprietor seemed knowledgeable, and said that they just didn’t cut beef that way any more, but had a cut that was pretty close. I ended up with a chunk of cow that weighed about six pounds for about $35, put it on the rotisserie of my dear old Weber kettle, and feasted off that for about a week.
That’s definitely goung to happen again this summer.
And just a bit off topic, tomorrow is the biggest day of the year for motor sports. Both the Indy 500 and the Grand Prix of Monaco! I’ve been to both, although it’s been a while.
That’s definitely goung to happen again this summer.
And just a bit off topic, tomorrow is the biggest day of the year for motor sports. Both the Indy 500 and the Grand Prix of Monaco! I’ve been to both, although it’s been a while.
Looks good!
Last night we went to my younger daughters for a cookout. Her husband Chris got a new Blackstone griddle for Xmas & this was only his 3rd time using it.
Everything turned out great! I'm not sure how they decided but it seemed to have a Chinese vibe to the dinner. Home made crab rangoon with real crab & good cream cheese. Shrimp & chicken on the grill along with veggies and fried rice (with peas & carrots, just like at a restaurant) . For some reason Sapporo beer, the best Japanese beer made in Canada you can buy.
Just returned with some massive strip steaks USDA prime that I had to take out a 2nd mortgage to afford. Oh well, if it turns out as tasty as I'm hoping, it will be worth it.
Everything turned out great! I'm not sure how they decided but it seemed to have a Chinese vibe to the dinner. Home made crab rangoon with real crab & good cream cheese. Shrimp & chicken on the grill along with veggies and fried rice (with peas & carrots, just like at a restaurant) . For some reason Sapporo beer, the best Japanese beer made in Canada you can buy.
Just returned with some massive strip steaks USDA prime that I had to take out a 2nd mortgage to afford. Oh well, if it turns out as tasty as I'm hoping, it will be worth it.
Those Blackstone grills are very tempting.
Another idea, is to buy a flat top that can simply be set on top of your gas grill. AT least, I think they make those.
I've got something like this Lodge, don't remember the make, but it can be helpful to keep some stuff from flare ups, etc.
Besides, you guys are makin' me HANGRY!!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pro-Gr...pY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
