The BBQ & Grilling Thread

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by m3imola

what smokers do you goes recommend? im between a electric smoker vs a pellet grill.

I have not used an electric smoker, I do have two treagers and I have used a vertical water smoker (basically a cabinet with a propane burner, cast iron smoke box and a bowl of water).

If there is a water tray I would guess the electric smoker is similar to the vertical (not 100% sure).

When done properly I think you get better quality out of the more 'traditional' smokers, however I think you get 90% of the quality for about 20% of the work with the pellet cookers.

I think pellet cookers are a great way to get started because they are so easy that you will actually use them, they are pretty versatile and can produce outstanding food.

Pellet cookers allow you to work on your recipe because the 'cook' is a very well controlled variable.

If you already have a grill an electric smoker could be a nice addition, if you are looking for an all in one (at least for now) the pellet cooker is pretty good.

I want a stick burner now, and I may build one.

[TrevorM3]

why do i punish myself by coming in here when i'm hungry

[AlpineWhite_SJ]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

why do i punish myself by coming in here when i'm hungry

Never shop for food or browse food threads when hungry

[m3imola]

i have a nice grill

i think ill try out a vertical pellet smoker

thank you

Originally Posted by KenB925

I have not used an electric smoker, I do have two treagers and I have used a vertical water smoker (basically a cabinet with a propane burner, cast iron smoke box and a bowl of water).

If there is a water tray I would guess the electric smoker is similar to the vertical (not 100% sure).

When done properly I think you get better quality out of the more 'traditional' smokers, however I think you get 90% of the quality for about 20% of the work with the pellet cookers.

I think pellet cookers are a great way to get started because they are so easy that you will actually use them, they are pretty versatile and can produce outstanding food.

Pellet cookers allow you to work on your recipe because the 'cook' is a very well controlled variable.

If you already have a grill an electric smoker could be a nice addition, if you are looking for an all in one (at least for now) the pellet cooker is pretty good.

I want a stick burner now, and I may build one.

[Hawkeye]

Hawks!

[Hawkeye]

Finished produxt

[bigrum]

Originally Posted by KenB925

I have not used an electric smoker, I do have two treagers and I have used a vertical water smoker (basically a cabinet with a propane burner, cast iron smoke box and a bowl of water).

If there is a water tray I would guess the electric smoker is similar to the vertical (not 100% sure).

When done properly I think you get better quality out of the more 'traditional' smokers, however I think you get 90% of the quality for about 20% of the work with the pellet cookers.

I think pellet cookers are a great way to get started because they are so easy that you will actually use them, they are pretty versatile and can produce outstanding food.

Pellet cookers allow you to work on your recipe because the 'cook' is a very well controlled variable.

If you already have a grill an electric smoker could be a nice addition, if you are looking for an all in one (at least for now) the pellet cooker is pretty good.

I want a stick burner now, and I may build one.

This assessment is spot on.

I've always had Weber gas grills which I love, but I recently also bought a GMG Daniel Boone. I then bought the pizza oven accessory and holy crap this thing is a pizza CHAMPION. My very first run ever and the pizzas were perfect. Now I just have to work on the round shape, this isn't the GMG's fault.

[MPOWER5266]

Reverse seared a ribeye last night. I tossed a small chunk of post oak in while it was cooking, it gave it a touch of smoke. I over cooked it a hair but it was damn good.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

My wife tossed some cheddar biscuits together too. Pregnancy craving.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by m3imola

i have a nice grill

i think ill try out a vertical pellet smoker

thank you

Nice! Let us know how you like it.

Originally Posted by bigrum

This assessment is spot on.

I've always had Weber gas grills which I love, but I recently also bought a GMG Daniel Boone. I then bought the pizza oven accessory and holy crap this thing is a pizza CHAMPION. My very first run ever and the pizzas were perfect. Now I just have to work on the round shape, this isn't the GMG's fault.

Those look great! My first few pizzas were not exactly round, still delicious!

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Hawks!

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Finished produxt

I thought the first one was the final product

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I thought the first one was the final product

you need to at least sear a little flavor into them

[MPOWER5266]

Trying to get healthy again, I put on a few since the rona closed the gym. Grilled up a couple of BBQ chicken breasts last night. Just a light dusting of rub, applewood for smoke and brushed on some bbq sauce. Probably not healthy but it was tasty.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

[JP10]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Trying to get healthy again, I put on a few since the rona closed the gym. Grilled up a couple of BBQ chicken breasts last night. Just a light dusting of rub, applewood for smoke and brushed on some bbq sauce. Probably not healthy but it was tasty.

That is a healthy meal, if you scrutinize every little thing you'll go insane haha. If you eat 2 meals similar to that, limit snacking, a relatively healthy breakfast (my definition of healthy is broad, if it has a good protein source and you're not crushing pancakes/muffins/etc.) you'll be good. Big thing is just not gorging yourself on food, this is why Americans have a ridiculous obesity rate lol.

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by JP10

That is a healthy meal, if you scrutinize every little thing you'll go insane haha. If you eat 2 meals similar to that, limit snacking, a relatively healthy breakfast (my definition of healthy is broad, if it has a good protein source and you're not crushing pancakes/muffins/etc.) you'll be good. Big thing is just not gorging yourself on food, this is why Americans have a ridiculous obesity rate lol.

True. I should probably skip the cheddar biscuit though. Haha

[JP10]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

True. I should probably skip the cheddar biscuit though. Haha

Meh, I'm a big supporter of carbs. They're energy, but everything in moderation obviously!

[UncleWede]

But those crack-biscuits though, nobody can eat just 17!

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

But those crack-biscuits though, nobody can eat just 17!

My wife makes them from scratch too. Doesnt even pull out a recipe, just slaps them together in a bowl and plops them in a cast iron skillet.

[AreWeThereYet?]

My wife's asian marinade of sweet soy sauce, grated ginger and a lot of brown sugar ....... and of course my grilling!!

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by AreWeThereYet?

My wife's asian marinade of sweet soy sauce, grated ginger and a lot of brown sugar ....... and of course my grilling!!

That looks amazing.

[AreWeThereYet?]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

That looks amazing.

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

That looks amazing.

It really, really was and it was all gone by the time we were done with dinner!!

To give her credit my wife has learned to be a wonderful cook whereas when I first met her she probably couldn't even boil an egg?!?!

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by AreWeThereYet?

My wife's asian marinade of sweet soy sauce, grated ginger and a lot of brown sugar ....... and of course my grilling!!

Damn son! That looks delicious!

[AreWeThereYet?]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Damn son! That looks delicious!

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Damn son! That looks delicious!

Trust me sir ...... it was very delicious and she really out did herself last night!!

My friends are often asking if we're having a BBQ or get together ( Pre Covid days of course) so they can come over and enjoy her cooking. She's a great host and she's been blue all summer without these get togethers!!!

You'll be invited for our next one whenever that may be!!!