What's on the grill, folks?

[mike89]

that's why I like my torch too!!!   

[fishwidow]

I used one of those chimneys for a while. No real problems with it until the handle caught fire and the whole thing warped from the heat. When I was younger I used to use lighter fluid and  a couple times even used gasoline. I felt like I could notice the taste, too.
Now it’s a fire starting square which is wood fiber with some wax to get it going. I also will not use regular briquettes, only hardwood lump charcoal. Burns hot and holds the fire well. I use a ceramic kamado grill and control the fire with the upper and lower vents. Like Mike said, generally low and slow except to sear. I don’t have a smoker, but can smoke with the grill low on indirect heat.

[LPS]

True and you find out it doesn't work anymore when you want to grill. 

[Leech~~]

I have a gas and charcoal grill on the deck. I use and love the charcoal when I have time to lighter her up!  There's nothing better then some good old Kingsford soaked flavored steaks!     

[Bobberineyes]

I havnt used lighter fluid in close to 30 yrs, nasty. Used several of the electric gizmos they worked good. Have gone thru lots of chimneys,  seems the key to those is dump early and keep the coals stacked until you spread em just a little.

[Gunner55]

We are on at least our 2nd or 3rd chimney here & at the lake but we've been using them for at least 15, maybe 20 years too. We have a nice Weber gas grill at the lake but other than burgers & brats the good old Weber kettle sees most of the action. About the only time we ever have to add charcoal is when we rotissirie a chicken or smoking a pork butt.

[Cooperman]

I have a trigger light propane torch I’ve been using to start the coals.
Works great. But the best is the Weber performer with the propane start.

[Dotch]

Have a brand new chimney someone gave me but have never used it. Used electric starters for many years before I bought the Weber Performer. Used some lighter fluid over the years too. Always tried to get good coverage on the charcoal but was conservative with the amount I used. Really didn't notice an issue as long as I let the coals gray off good before I put stuff on. Performer is nice. Make a cocktail, lite the burner, let 'er run on the baskets for 10 - 15 minutes, do some food prep, shut 'er down, let 'er go ~ another 15 minutes, make another cocktail, spread the coals, & let 'er beller. 

tt: As far as adding charcoal, I've rarely needed to do it unless I'm grilling a monster turkey or something. I've done enough stuff on the Weber that I've become pretty good at guessing the amount of charcoal needed. When I have added charcoal, it's when I've been grilling indirect. Seems like if I was proactive enough and the coal piles were still good and hot it didn't matter much. That was with my original Weber without the thermometer in the lid so I had no way to measure any dip in temperature. The main thing was to get it to the finish line by the time guests arrived. And I did.   

[Bobberineyes]

I had to take a page otta Barry's book and do some searching but found the grilling page Sw. Potato sausage on the tailgater,  Glenn you should see these sliced fried taters  with onions and bacon, almost too much fried!!   

[LPS]

That looks absolutely great.  I love potato sausage.  Especially on the grill.   LOL Ya this site makes me smarter, I think.  LOLOL

[Dotch]

Lookout boober!  😨

[glenn57]

I had to take a page otta Barry's book and do some searching but found the grilling page Sw. Potato sausage on the tailgater,  Glenn you should see these sliced fried taters  with onions and bacon, almost too much fried!!   

you gonna add katchup to the sausage and taters.....be pretty good i'd bet!!!!!!!!!

[Bobberineyes]

I had to take a page otta Barry's book and do some searching but found the grilling page Sw. Potato sausage on the tailgater,  Glenn you should see these sliced fried taters  with onions and bacon, almost too much fried!!   

you gonna add katchup to the sausage and taters.....be pretty good i'd bet!!!!!!!!!

Come to think of it, pretty sure we don't stock katchup  in da house, the spicy secret sauce got the nod!

[mike89]

looks darn good Bobber!!!   need to get me some of that sausage as I'm out of it!!!  secret sauce is great!!!   

[tangle tooth]

      Fired up the kettle grill for some burgers, pork medallions and some prime cuts of hot dog. Still not sold on the chimney lighter but I think I'll get used to it. Threw some hickory on the coals.
      Totally unrelated, I discovered my el cheapo phone ( the cheapest smart phone Mattel makes) no longer takes pictures. The flashlight quit on my the third day I had it.

[Dotch]

Center cuts marinated all day, grilled indirect w/applewood in the smoker boxes, Mrs. G's  slaw, full fat cottage cheese, & garden beans we froze back in August. Evasive maneuvers served me well once again...

[markn]

Looks great dotch. Was just informed that's what's on the menu tonight. 

[glenn57]

  not only that awesome knife but the same plates we got!!!!!

lookin good buddy!!!!!

[Bobberineyes]

Dang Dotch,  I'm surprised you were untied so early!! 

[Cooperman]

Made the wife a birthday ribeye, and while I was at it a few big pork chops.

[mike89]

great looking meal and Happy birthday to her!!!

[glenn57]

Looks awesome  Cooperman.  Yea  to da misses. 

Spankings later!!

[Dotch]

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Coop! 🎂 That steak looks like the state of IN & is almost that big! 

[LPS]

I grilled a thick NY Strip on the Power XL cuz it was so windy and rainy.  Turned out great!  Unknowingly it was in honor of Coops wife.  No wonder it was so good.      Congrats to her.

[Cooperman]

She says thanks guys.

[Bobberineyes]

Good thing the fireplace has slowed momma down..

[Boar]

My flat grill fave! Smash burger, thin slice of real pineapple cried egg, toasted pretzle bun. Forgot a slice of ham. Next time.

[KEN W]

Looks good Boar. But can't you break eggs w/o breaking the yolk?

Or did you do that on purpose?

[Boar]

I can lol but to mu h muscle on that one

[glenn57]

My flat grill fave! Smash burger, thin slice of real pineapple cried egg, toasted pretzle bun. Forgot a slice of ham. Next time.

did the egg "crie" when you broke the yolk?