"Desideria" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:33:15 -0700, "Theron" >
> wrote:
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>>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
>>
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> 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.
>
>
> Desideria
>
>
What's a Lodge Grill? Are you referring to a Lodge griddle?