On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:33:15 -0700, "Theron" >
wrote:

>What is the taste difference between Kingsford briquettes, Trader Joes all
>wood brequettes, and lump? Leave out the wood. Is there a taste difference
>for low and slow compared to grilling with charcoal in general. For
>grilling, what's the taste difference between any charcoal and gas?
>
>This is just a poll.. Thanks for your thoughts,
>
>Ed
>


Lessee. I grill, and I use charcoal or gas, a Weber with Flavorizer
bars.

I feel there's quite a taste difference. Even though I can only do
direct cooking on my Lodge grill, using lump and grilling on it gives
me a hint of a smoky taste I really like--more so if I use chunks of
wood to flavor it (though all the smoke is tough on me).

Food on the Weber is also delicious, it's just not as seared or smoky,
even when I use chips with it.

I haven't tried Trader Joe's all wood briquettes, and I won't do the
classic briquettes ever again now that I've tried lump.

I think that low and slow is frequently a little TOO smoky for me.


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