BBQ Charcoal
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Lump Charcoal is the best due to it being pure charcoal were the briquettes have chemicals which are needed for the process. Lump burns hotter and is harder to use. I only use lump for my Offset smoker and my Weber.
The use of a chimney to light the charcoal makes a huge difference. No lighting fluid just 3 pieces of newspaper and 15 minutes perfect coals.
www.bbqs.com/weber-chimney-starter-p-136.html
The use of a chimney to light the charcoal makes a huge difference. No lighting fluid just 3 pieces of newspaper and 15 minutes perfect coals.
www.bbqs.com/weber-chimney-starter-p-136.html
DshRipRock said:
Exactly.
Lump is better.
Buy the Made in Canada or US stuff too.
I noticed that the Charcoal that CT was selling was made in China. WTF?
Trader Joe's sells excellent hardwood charcoal the only problem is their closest store to the GTA is in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. 
Aardvark154 said:Trader Joe's sells excellent hardwood charcoal the only problem is their closest store to the GTA is in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Who is going to drive all the way from the GTA to get charcoal in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?
I'm sure the guys at the boarder would have a great big laugh at that one.
Cycleguy007
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I bought a Big Green Egg last year and it is incredible. I had a Weber before and while it was good, the BGE far outdoes it. It can cook from 150 F to 700 F so you can smoke or sear. It burns hardwood charcoal (maple I think) and strongly recommends against briquettes as they are largely made with left over wood chips and anything else on the wood mill floor. Then they use a glue to hold it altogether. BGE has its own brand of charcoal, but there are other quality brands.
either lump or wood all the way
If you use starter fluid you need to let the fire burn about 45 minutes to burn off the fluid.
If you use starter fluid you need to let the fire burn about 45 minutes to burn off the fluid.
Cycleguy007 said:My Napoleon does NOT require charcoal...
Easy yes but it is like have a motor on a bicycle. Sure it works but why
Cycleguy007
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I see your point, but I wouldn't trade my Napoleon for anything. Some of the best steaks I've ever had were cooked on that! I even got a portable now for the camper!papasmerf said:
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Grilled steaks are fine and I would never turn one down. But BBQ steaks are really the best. It takes more practise to get it right but the difference is huge.
Cycleguy007 said:My Napoleon does NOT require charcoal...
That's funny, cuz I probably use charcoal in my Napoleon more that I do not...many times I use both at the same time. Being able to use charcoal or just gas, was the reason I bought the Napoleon.
You just cannot beat a charcoaled steak or burger, and don't get me started on using the Napoleon as a smoker with 1 burner on low and a tin-foil roll of charcoal and wood chips. ....hmmmm... smoked ribs.
it is a nice looking grill and I of course do not use charcoal on a the boat but prefer it at home. a meal is an experience and should never be rushed.Cycleguy007 said:I see your point, but I wouldn't trade my Napoleon for anything. Some of the best steaks I've ever had were cooked on that! I even got a portable now for the camper!
shakenbake
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Cycleguy007 said:My Napoleon does NOT require charcoal...
But, they also sell a charcoal adapter insert so that you can have a charcoal flavour to yuor cooking.
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