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posted by shortz

Grillin' !! I just bought a Weber charcoal grill and have used it only once. I have only ever used gas before and I don't think I'm going to ever be using gas again. I have the whole heat control down, but my next step is start using wood too.

Anyone have any tips to give me or ideas?

This is where I get some of my info from.

http://www.barbecuen.com

posted by BLEED GREEN

How about mesquite??? Deja vu here...lol

posted by shortz

:aah: Yeah. I like to post copies on this board to keep the viewers and posters coming back. It has really helped so far too.

posted by regino007

Mesquite,hickory,pecan are all good wood to use for smoking. Remember that smoking takes alot longer since you're not placing the meat over direct heat.Always put your source to one side and place your meat on the opposite side.I love to cook on the gril,did some grilling yesterday.I smoked some chicken legs,venison,fajitas and some links.I have plenty for lunch for 2 days.

posted by HuriKane

Or just buy a smoker and use it as a grille if needed... Only $149 or so at Lowe's or Home Depot

posted by A.B

mmmmmmmmmm steak

posted by Trailer Park Trash

Oh great, don't you know propane or natural gas burns much cleaner? We have enough problems with CO2, a thinning ozone layer, global warming - the last thing we need is well-done shishkabobs ;)

posted by shortz

Actually, I started using the Cowboy brand which is natural hardwood charcoal that has no chemicals in it. It is a little more tough to control the heat, but has a nice flavor.

posted by Trailer Park Trash

You can't BBQ properly without using real coal!! I thought you were a connaisseur? Pffftt! I for one won't ever accept an invitation to one of your little soirées! ;)

posted by shortz

Well, if you knew what was going on, you would know that I was only griling and not BBQing...there is a difference, Mr Know It All! :banghead: :screwy: :)

posted by Trailer Park Trash

Only grilling?? .. damn.. this is going from bad to worse!! I hope you have time to hone your skills before the next long weekend rolls around. If I may be so bold as to offer one suggestion: liquid smoke as part of a marinade.. it does wonders:)

posted by shortz

I'm taking baby steps. Meat isn't cheap, so I want to get comfotrable. What is Liquid Smoke? Where do I get it?

posted by Trailer Park Trash

It's a very concentrated liquid sold in most grocery stores (usually the spice aisle) that simulates the taste of hickory etc.. Just add a couple drops to a marinade. It's quite good;)

posted by shortz

I'll def look for it. I just did steaks the other day and although they were good, they didn't capture the wood flavor. I may even go as far as getting some hickry wood to smoke with the charcoal.

posted by A.B

is liquid smoke a new product of liquid muscle???

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