Bbq

BernieB · 07-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Woot!

A couple weeks ago my g/f started asking what I wanted for my birthday at the end of August. Her idea was maybe a three day weekend at the beach so I could get in some serious kite flying. Instead, I told her I'd rather stay home and just put the money towards a good BBQ grill. We bought this house last year, and it's got a nice deck with an area built specifically for a grill, but we didn't own one.

This morning before going to work she told me to go pick one out and buy it. Yes!

This, of course, brings up that age old dilemma that has caused more fights, bad feelings, outright feuds and just general ranting than anything else known to man...

Gas or Charcoal?

Let the debate begin...

mudseeker · 07-29-2009, 12:14 PM

gas for simple fast cooking, but charcoal for the flavor. throw some soaked (your favorite wood) sticks on the coals while you're cooking, yum.

bradrhale · 07-29-2009, 12:15 PM

i only cook with wood and charcoal.

BernieB · 07-29-2009, 12:22 PM

Well, considering the BBQ will be on a wood deck I'm leaning towards gas (LP) because there's less of a fire hazard. I replaced a deck on a client's house once when their hibachi got knocked over and set the old deck on fire. Not pretty.

I do like the flavor charcoal gives though.

bradrhale · 07-29-2009, 12:26 PM

mine is on a wooden deck, but i know how to cook with it also. mine cant be knocked over, believe me. i do have a gas burner mounted on the side of my pit though for fish frys or potato wedges. it is an acquired skill though getting the temps right especially when you upgrade to the smoker. mine is rigged as a pit but i can smoke on it if i so choose to. benefits of building your own.

gmctrucks · 07-29-2009, 03:13 PM

Look at the list of them down here now look at your area there is none I bet I guess because TEXAS is know for BBQ and pretty women.
classifieds - craigslist

crabtruck · 07-29-2009, 03:25 PM

Come on gmc, lots of us are old enough to know
ya don't make pretty women with a BBQ,
it's done with a tap.

zembonez · 07-29-2009, 04:06 PM

Gas for the neighborhood gatherings (dogs & Burgers) but nothing compares to good old charcoal grilling when it comes to a good steak.

So my answer is BOTH.

gmctrucks · 07-29-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabtruck

Come on gmc, lots of us are old enough to know
ya don't make pretty women with a BBQ,
it's done with a tap.

Crab your one funny MF you a good old boy in my book.

batty1214 · 07-29-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabtruck

Come on gmc, lots of us are old enough to know
ya don't make pretty women with a BBQ,
it's done with a tap.

A light switch is cheaper, but the tap is more fun....

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07-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#1
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,907	Bbq Woot! A couple weeks ago my g/f started asking what I wanted for my birthday at the end of August. Her idea was maybe a three day weekend at the beach so I could get in some serious kite flying. Instead, I told her I'd rather stay home and just put the money towards a good BBQ grill. We bought this house last year, and it's got a nice deck with an area built specifically for a grill, but we didn't own one. This morning before going to work she told me to go pick one out and buy it. Yes! This, of course, brings up that age old dilemma that has caused more fights, bad feelings, outright feuds and just general ranting than anything else known to man... Gas or Charcoal? Let the debate begin... __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

07-29-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,376	gas for simple fast cooking, but charcoal for the flavor. throw some soaked (your favorite wood) sticks on the coals while you're cooking, yum. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

07-29-2009, 12:22 PM	#4
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,907	Well, considering the BBQ will be on a wood deck I'm leaning towards gas (LP) because there's less of a fire hazard. I replaced a deck on a client's house once when their hibachi got knocked over and set the old deck on fire. Not pretty. I do like the flavor charcoal gives though. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

07-29-2009, 04:06 PM	#8
zembonez Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cibolo Texas Posts: 132	Gas for the neighborhood gatherings (dogs & Burgers) but nothing compares to good old charcoal grilling when it comes to a good steak. So my answer is BOTH. __________________ Zembonez - AKA Crazy Clown 2007 GMC Sierra RCSB

07-29-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	i only cook with wood and charcoal.

07-29-2009, 12:26 PM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	mine is on a wooden deck, but i know how to cook with it also. mine cant be knocked over, believe me. i do have a gas burner mounted on the side of my pit though for fish frys or potato wedges. it is an acquired skill though getting the temps right especially when you upgrade to the smoker. mine is rigged as a pit but i can smoke on it if i so choose to. benefits of building your own.

07-29-2009, 03:13 PM	#6
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	Look at the list of them down here now look at your area there is none I bet I guess because TEXAS is know for BBQ and pretty women. classifieds - craigslist

07-29-2009, 03:25 PM	#7
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on your 9 Posts: 3,366	Come on gmc, lots of us are old enough to know ya don't make pretty women with a BBQ, it's done with a tap.

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