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Old 09-30-2008, 12:48 PM
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It's a seemingly dumb question, but I've heard some pretty heated arguments over this topic. So, which is it? Grill with gas or grill with charcoal?

I'm a charcoal man myself. I like the flavor better than gas and I personally think gas grilling is cheating.

Hope we all have fun with this one...
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Old 09-30-2008, 12:50 PM
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Wood is actually my first choice, followed by charcoal.

I never use gas....ever....something about that just makes my skin crawl.
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When I grill for those family or any day occasions, I have to pull out the charcoal. And dispite the fact I'm a bit of a pyro and enjoy starting the biscuits with a nice large flame, the taste is just much cleaner and appealing to the taste buds.
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While I prefer charcoal, CINCHOUSE, prefers gas for its ease of use and less mess. Also, she has a large pot that will not fit on her stove and has a gas burner outside for it, so when it is out of gas, the grill is willing to give up its tank for the good of the house.
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If nobody minds me adding to the topic, of the charcoal users, what brand do you prefer?

Personally, I go for Kingsford. Decent price and great taste
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Wood is actually my first choice,
Beat me to it. But when I don't have time, burgers on the ole gas grill will do alright...
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KingsFord is the best. And the only brand I will buy (bought) when using the charcoal grill.
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Charcoal with some hickory wood chips soaked in water over night.
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I like the taste of applewood with Kingsford charcoal. Now here's a question...barbeque sauce or no barbecue sauce? I've talked to several people who claim that sauce is a coverup for bad barbeque and that REAL barbeque doesn't need sauce.
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Chicken always gets the sauce marinade. Beef usually gets a spice rub that I put together.
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