Webber gas bbq's

[Stan_Lite]

In that case, why not just use a griddle or frying pan?

Because in a griddle or frying pan, the flames don't touch the meat. It's the direct contact between the flame and the meat that produces the distinctive chargrilled flavour.

There's clearly going to be a big difference in flavour between a gas bbq and a non-gas bbq though.

There isn't. I use both regularly and I can assure you there is very little difference in flavour. As I said, it's the flame charring the meat that gives it its flavour - it makes very little difference what creates the flame.

 

[FrenchTart]

Because in a griddle or frying pan, the flames don't touch the meat. It's the direct contact between the flame and the meat that produces the distinctive chargrilled flavour.

There isn't. I use both regularly and I can assure you there is very little difference in flavour. As I said, it's the flame charring the meat that gives it its flavour - it makes very little difference what creates the flame.

I tend to be more interested in the flavour provided by smoking to be honest so I would guess that our methods of bbqing differ quite a bit

If you're looking for the whole flame-grilled thing then sure, I can see your point to some degree.

 

[Stan_Lite]

I tend to be more interested in the flavour provided by smoking to be honest so I would guess that our methods of bbqing differ quite a bit

If you're looking for the whole flame-grilled thing then sure, I can see your point to some degree.

I only really got into barbecuing this summer so I haven't worked up to smoking yet. Will be tackling that next year

Flame grilling is flame grilling but smoking is an entirely different matter. I would imagine the options are endless with different types of wood imparting different flavours. Looking forward to getting into that.

 

[FrenchTart]

I only really got into barbecuing this summer so I haven't worked up to smoking yet. Will be tackling that next year

Flame grilling is flame grilling but smoking is an entirely different matter. I would imagine the options are endless with different types of wood imparting different flavours. Looking forward to getting into that.

Absolutely. It's really awesome stuff but definitely the opposite end of the scale in terms of convenience. The low and slow cooking methods provide amazing results as long as you have a spare 8 or so hours to cook

 

[Kimi]

Ive got all types of BBQ's apart from a Green Egg and it really it depends how much time youve got, for me its a case of:

Smoker = all day

Coals = an hour or so

Gas = when time is tight and i want my food now damn it!

 

[michaelp]

^Because you don't get liquid fat dripping onto the flame and burning, sending flavours back into the meat. About time i got a bbq, mine is makeshift, paving sab for the coals and a wire supermarket basket over it for the grill.

Use a blow torch?

 

[Alps]

Charcoal. i got given a kitchen blow torch for christmas years ago, never use it.

 

[Mark_Sharp]

I'm beginning to favour charcoal bbqs again over gas. The food taste much better on charcoal.

I've been using my old trusty Weber kettle for the past few bbqs rather than the Spirit gas. Depending if there's a rush.

 

[Shimmyhill]

Gas with Lava rocks is as good as charcoal, seem harder to get but Outback have gone back to lava rocks on 2013 models.

Smoking is a different kettle of fish and much more time required.

 

[Participant]

People that say food tastes the same done on a gas bbq as a charcoal bbq are suffering from major buyer's remorse and are completely deluded .

 

[Cosimo]

People that say food tastes the same done on a gas bbq as a charcoal bbq are suffering from major buyer's remorse and are completely deluded .

People that say that have never tried food from a good gas BBQ.

 

[Shimmyhill]

People that say food tastes the same done on a gas bbq as a charcoal bbq are suffering from major buyer's remorse and are completely deluded .

They really aren't, get a outdoor gas grill and of course but have a proper gas bbq with lava rocks and take the pepsi challenge and you wouldnt tell.

We often used to run both when having friends over and while charcoal is more fun there is no taste difference, as i said smoking is a different kettle of fish.

 

[FrenchTart]

Charcoal. i got given a kitchen blow torch for christmas years ago, never use it.

You really should. Not for BBQs (though for lighting they're very handy), but for food you've cooked in the oven or for helping to brown off a steak they are awesome.