[EuroTRASH]

Which do you prefer? I'm a big fan of charcoal because I think the flavour is much better, but that's just me. If i'm in a hurry or i'm lazy, or I'm just doing something small, I usually just throw it on the gas grill, any other time, it's charcoal. Also, post any comments, reasons, etc.

Also, anyone think it's weird to have one bbq of each type?

[SkinnyPupp]

Charcoal for sure, but it's a pain to maintain proper heat, and it dies down too quickly sometimes.

Most people do NOT know how to use propane barbecues (they leave the gas running while cooking food.. I even saw someone use a propane bbq with NO BRICKS - just cooking over the burning propane.. YUMMY!!!!!)

Charcoal is more portable, so you can bring it to the beach, etc. Propane is easier to manage, and more handy.

Charcoal gives it a better flavour though

[ShyGuy]

Meh...all tastes the same to me...if you use lava rocks in your propane BBQ, then it's pretty similar.

[misteranswer]

Originally posted by SkinnyPupp

Most people do NOT know how to use propane barbecues (they leave the gas running while cooking food.. I even saw someone use a propane bbq with NO BRICKS - just cooking over the burning propane.. YUMMY!!!!!)


you're suppose to turn it off? o_O

[SkinnyPupp]

Originally posted by misteranswe
you're suppose to turn it off? o_O Of course! You're supposed to heat the bricks/lavarocks and cook off the heat they retain... Not cook over propane fuled flame *yuck!*

[ShyGuy]

Originally posted by SkinnyPupp
Of course! You're supposed to heat the bricks/lavarocks and cook off the heat they retain... Not cook over propane fuled flame *yuck!*

What?! I'm pretty sure you use the bricks/lavarocks and have the gas going all the time....everyone cooks it like that!

[EuroTRASH]

i'd say it depends on how much you're bbqing and the temp outside...for just myself or like up to maybe...4 ppl, i shut it off or leave it really low...when it's a crowd, i leave it on cuz we are usually bbqing massive amounds of food :D

[SkinnyPupp]

Try closing the lid, and letting it get really hot.. Lava Rock is used because it hold heat VERY well - WAY more than Charcoal... So really you're just wasting gas if you keep the flames on... Let the rocks get hot, they'll stay that way for a long time. If they cool down, stop cooking food, and let it heat up for 5-7 minutes again.

[misteranswer]

but what about that flame broiled goodness?

[PRE-LUDACRIS]

Just thought I'd get an opinion from a true BBQ pro !
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pa52464308a876c70caa9761ff432877d/fbf69417.jpg

[nipples]

i'm pretty sure u're supposed to leave the fire on...this isnt stonegrill here...it's BBQ.

[orange7]

I'm still a little confused between the two types of bbq.

so let me get this straight.

Propane

PROS:
-heats up quicker
-lavarocks can hold the heat very well

CONS:
-propane w/ lavarocks cost more than charcoal



Charcoal

PROS:
-better taste from the charcoal

CONS:
-takes longer to heat up
-charcoals don't hold the heat very well
-hard to control heat


i'm a newb. :haha:

I'm deciding between which one to get. So far, it seems like the charcoal ones are going to be more of a hassle.

[!Aznboi128]

this thread is from 03!

I like propane and propane accessories hahahaha

[orange7]

.

[bcrdukes]

If you can get a BBQ with propane where it has provisions for you to use charcoal or lava rocks, that would be the best of both worlds. I would personally prefer charcoal however, a lot of people these days don't have the patience to get charcoal going. As for charcoal not holding heat in well, you should close the lid on your BBQ. It gets hot pretty fast but how often are you going to have an 8 hour BBQ?

[Soundy]

http://media.nextautos.com/images/KoHPropane_300.jpg

[orange7]

If you can get a BBQ with propane where it has provisions for you to use charcoal or lava rocks, that would be the best of both worlds. I would personally prefer charcoal however, a lot of people these days don't have the patience to get charcoal going. As for charcoal not holding heat in well, you should close the lid on your BBQ. It gets hot pretty fast but how often are you going to have an 8 hour BBQ?

the type of BBQs that I plan to have would be the type that lasts like 2-3 hrs in the backyard.
Pretty much just mini BBQ's at night every now and then. Nothing fancy and not going to have lot of ppl (4-6ppl).

I also don't want to spend a lot of $ on charcoal/propane since I will be having many mini BBQ's.
Propane grill has the extra ignition part, which could be $$(20?) to replace.

It seems like charcoal will be the cheaper choice, but propane is more fit for the type of BBQs that I want to have.

---------------------------------------------

BTW, does anyone know which grill would be easier to clean? Propane or charcoal?
Since lavarocks keep the heat better, wouldn't it mean I have to wait longer before I can pack up the propane grill?

[orange7]

this thread is from 03!

I like propane and propane accessories hahahaha

???

propane accessories??

what's the difference between propane accessories and charcoal accessories? Aren't they the same??

ex. basket, chicken rack

[!Aznboi128]

^ refer to Soundy's pic, i tell you what

[Purely]

I like Charcoal better. I enjoy sitting and cooking the hot dogs, chicken wings, etc on the long BBQ fork.

[Great68]

http://www3.telus.net/bryster/IMG_5524.jpg

Don't believe this nonsense about propane being gross, or shutting it off when cooking

1. Propane itself is non-toxic, colorless and odourless (The "smell" of propane is from an additive so humans can detect propane leaks)

2. The byproducts of complete propane combustion (which is what happens in a propane BBQ) are: CO2 and H20.
Of course, carbon dioxide and water are completely non-toxic, and odourless.

3. I have never seen my cousin, who is a red-seal chef turn off his propane when BBQing.

That being said, one of my future purchases will be a big green egg.

[beatdownvictim]

im using propane now because i dont think my strata will like charcoal on my balcony but soon i'll be converting to a pellet cooker

smoking = charcoal or pellets
grilling = propane/natural gas

[orange7]

but it's so hard to control the heat in a charcoal grill.

the heat for the propane is pretty much the same since the propane is like on all the time.

[bcrdukes]

but it's so hard to control the heat in a charcoal grill.

This is why you have pay attention to cooking your food. BBQ'ing isn't rocket science. You're making this a lot more difficult than it has to be.

I think you just convinced yourself to go with a propane BBQ. :p

[murd0c]

The great thing now it you can have the best of both worlds as bcrdukes said. I have my napoleon propane bbq and you can get a charcoal tray for inside which you use the propane to light the charcoal. I also have a smoker tube for it which works awesome. I just got my Q a month ago and it's so fucken pimp LOL

My old man has the big green egg and it is fricken awesome. Just sitting around with it going all day drinking beer and slow cooking the meat is the best thing in the summer.

[woob]

charcoal tastes better.

propane is faster.


take your pick.

[orange7]

newb question:

do all propane grills use lava rocks?

(ex. is it mandatory to put lava rocks in propane grills?)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

i think propane is fine

[murd0c]

newb question:

do all propane grills use lava rocks?

(ex. is it mandatory to put lava rocks in propane grills?)

back in the day they did all the time. You don't see that anymore at all. Actually if you go to a bbq store you won't even find one with lava rocks

[!Aznboi128]

newb question:

do all propane grills use lava rocks?

(ex. is it mandatory to put lava rocks in propane grills?)

For the older grills which doesn't have even heat distribution lava rocks / ceramic plates were uses to even it out. However a lot of newer/high end grills with dual "H" burners + heat spreader on top makes it almost useless. I use to work for Rona... I knew my grilles once upon a time
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[murd0c]

This is the bbq I just got and it's fricken awesome. It acts like a oven as well and I can cook pizza and baking in it lol

[orange7]

For the older grills which doesn't have even heat distribution lava rocks / ceramic plates were uses to even it out. However a lot of newer/high end grills with dual "H" burners + heat spreader on top makes it almost useless. I use to work for Rona... I knew my grilles once upon a time
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but without lava rocks, it means the temperature won't get very hot -__-.

btw, where do ppl dispose used charcoal after the bbq is done?


so far, I'm deciding between these grills:

Propane:
Weber Q 100 ($169.99 at Home Depot)

Charcoal
Weber Charcoal Smokey Joe ($44.99-$49.99)



but I think I have to buy a Chimney Starter and Charcoal Fuel Holders for the charcoal, so the prices are pretty even.


when i youtubed the weber Q 100, I could barely see any flames on the grill, so is the 8,500 BTU enough for chicken meat, and other tough meat?


sry for all the questions, but I only have till June 30th to get a grill. Afterwards, there will be the HST.

[bcrdukes]

How hot do you want your BBQ to be? A propane grill without lava rocks is fine if you're having small 2-3 hour BBQs and if you're not aiming to become the next Iron Chef. If your goal is to entertain a few friends over the weekend, throwing several patties, chicken wings or steaks on the grill, this is sufficient. Any hotter, your BBQ is going to be cut short and food easily overcooked. Your friends will hate you and never come back. :p Oh, and higher BTU does not equate to bigger flames. I'll let aznboi128 edumacate you on this BBQ shizzer.

[Great68]

but without lava rocks, it means the temperature won't get very hot -__-.


How hot the temperature gets has nothing to do with lava rocks. It's all about the BTU output of your burner.

Even finding lava rocks these days is pretty difficult. The last time I used them was probably 15 years ago. They were notoriously bad for uneven heat distribution and flareups/grease absorption, they're old BBQ technology. Now it's all about heat diffuser design to keep even heat.

[orange7]

to entertain a few friends over the weekend, throwing several patties, chicken wings or steaks on the grill

this is exactly what I want to do.


um.. so I should get the weber Q 100?

[murd0c]

I have a Q100 for camping and its great works perfect and yes there are lots of flame more the price thats a perfect Q to get.

Lave rocks is so 90's and no one uses them anymore.

[orange7]

to entertain a few friends over the weekend, throwing several patties, chicken wings or steaks on the grill, this is sufficient.

Propane:
Weber Q 100 ($169.99 at Home Depot)

Charcoal
Weber Charcoal Smokey Joe ($44.99-$49.99)

soo the wever Q 100 is perfect for this kind of occasions???



murdoc, do you have any experience with any weber charcoal smokey joe grill?
http://catalog.sears.ca/wcsstore/MasterCatalog/images/catalog/30/91/500330918_1_244.jpg


charcoal grills are still a bit cheaper than propane grills, and charcoal is cheaper than propane.

[murd0c]

The g/f's parents have it and it's ok but for the sounds of someone like you the Q100 would be perfect. Easy to transport since the sides fold in and you can get a stand for it which makes it perfect.

I will grab a pic of my old mans on the stand for you.

[murd0c]

advantages of renting out the lower half of my dads house LOL

[Soundy]

but without lava rocks, it means the temperature won't get very hot -__-.

As noted, lava rocks have nothing to do with how hot the BBQ gets. The whole purpose of them is to diffuse and even out the heat - instead of the flames directly heating the food, the rocks absorb the heat, spread it around, and then hold it longer, so it doesn't vary with the flame.

These days you see things like small ceramic bricks used for this.

I have this Napoleon portable that I got with AirMiles: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/2/BBQsAccessories/GasBBQsPortable/PRD~0851673P/Napoleon%252BTravel%252BQ%252BPortable%252BPropane %252BBBQ.jsp?locale=en

It's been fantastic.

[murd0c]

^ they are also selling that portable napoleon at costco right now.

[Soundy]

^Highly recommend it if you want something portable or have a small patio. Can fit a lot of burgers for a relatively small area. Very nice unit.

[Great68]

and charcoal is cheaper than propane.

I would say that's not true.

One 20lb propane bottle fill costs $20 nowadays. I can get at least 4 months out of a propane bottle, grilling 3 times a week.

One 8kg bag of lump charcoal costs $10, and lasts for maybe a dozen uses or less.

I know charcoal briquettes are cheaper, but I would never use them. I do not want things like borax, sodium nitrate, limestone and parrafin (the ingredients of charcoal briquettes) anywhere near my food.

Lump charcoal is at least made completely from hardwood, no other additive shit.

[orange7]

One 20lb propane bottle fill costs $20 nowadays. I can get at least 4 months out of a propane bottle, grilling 3 times a week.


If I do go propane, I'd probably buy those small non-refillable propane bottles that connect directly into the grill.

Coleman Propane Cylinder, 3-Pk at Canadian Tire goes for $14.67.



One 8kg bag of lump charcoal costs $10, and lasts for maybe a dozen uses or less.


Royal Oak Lump Charcoal at Canadian Tire goes for $8.49


in the end, the bag of charcoal will last longer than the 3-pack of propane. Not to mention 8.50 < 14.50.


dam.. dunno which one to pick. The propane fits the type of bbqs I want, but the charcoal way is cheaper in every way (grill, resource, replacement parts).

[orange7]

advantages of renting out the lower half of my dads house LOL

http://www.revscene.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=777&stc=1&d=1276482529


how easy is it to clean?

honestly, I'm a very lazy person, so I guess the easiness of cleaning might be the deciding factor between the weber Q 100 or the weber charcoal smokey joe.

[murd0c]

propane is easier to use and to keep your bbq clean. So easy to clean you need a drip tray and just a wire brush then once and a while just clean the inside which is super easy.

[Fafine]

should help orange7 break in his new bbq by having a meet then maybe we can go clubbing, ill bring the ear plugs LOL

[bcrdukes]

Get a Q100. My coworker has one and its on his patio. Get a refillable tank - they last a long time. Much longer than coal. Easy to clean as well. If I could do it all over again, I would buy a Q100.

[orange7]

propane is easier to use and to keep your bbq clean.

hm.. that makes sense since there isn't any charcoal..

how about the "twice a year cleaning"??

wouldn't it be more of a hassle to take apart the propane grill (spark plug, propane tube, etc) to clean?

[orange7]

Get a Q100. My coworker has one and its on his patio. Get a refillable tank - they last a long time. Much longer than coal. Easy to clean as well. If I could do it all over again, I would buy a Q100.

wat do you have right now?

[bcrdukes]

I forgot the model but it's at least 3 years old. I bought it because it was on sale and came with a bunch of free accessories @ London Drugs at the time and also because when we have BBQs, it's usually a BBQ for 10+ people for a good portion of the afternoon and evening, not small weekend BBQs for small groups of friends. (Did that and it was failsauce.)

[Expresso]

Anybody have tips to keeping the cast iron grill clean, long lasting etc...

I find if I use harsh brushes it will mar up the grill and looks like it'll start to rust or something. Usually I just heat it up use a non-abrasive brush and then coat it in olive oil afterward.

[murd0c]

hm.. that makes sense since there isn't any charcoal..

how about the "twice a year cleaning"??

wouldn't it be more of a hassle to take apart the propane grill (spark plug, propane tube, etc) to clean?

ya maybe every 5-6 years you never have to clean that stuff. and the twice a year cleaning is more like a 1-2 yr cleaning and it depends on what falls underneath the grates

[Great68]

If I do go propane, I'd probably buy those small non-refillable propane bottles that connect directly into the grill.

Coleman Propane Cylinder, 3-Pk at Canadian Tire goes for $14.67.






That's soooo cost ineffective. Get yourself a refillable tank with one of those adaptor hoses - It will pay for itself in no time. If space is an issue, you can get 5lb tanks instead of the regular 20lb size.

[tcneo]

sry for all the questions, but I only have till June 30th to get a grill. Afterwards, there will be the HST.

you still pay 12% tax combined even if you buy it now, so there's no difference buying it now or after HST takes effect.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

this thread is growing real fast

lol


BBQ season yo

[murd0c]

The hose you will need is a pol x qcc to adapt the bbq from the 1# tank to 20#
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[unit]

im gonna get the smokey joe for picnics and park bbqs.

how do you dispose of charcoal in areas that dont have charcoal cans?

[Presto]

It's definitely worth investing in the hose adapter that'll let you use the big propane tanks instead of those little, expensive, Coleman canisters.

I used to just buy those $50 grills at Costco, which only lasts a couple seasons, at the most. Usually the burner would warp and the heat spreader would completely rust through. Having bought a nice Weber charcoal for my parents' place. I figured they'd be a good choice for propane grilling on my apartment balcony.

I went and bought a Weber Q100, and I am impressed. It is a quality piece of grilling equipment. It's far more powerful at half power compared to the Costco special. It'll last a long time.

[orange7]

im gonna get the smokey joe for picnics and park bbqs.

how do you dispose of charcoal in areas that dont have charcoal cans?

put it in a plastic bag and then into the garbage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmo4v4wleZU

[orange7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHP-drpcfRI


seems like it's a pain in the ass to clean once every 1-2 year?

[orange7]

It's definitely worth investing in the hose adapter that'll let you use the big propane tanks instead of those little, expensive, Coleman canisters.

I used to just buy those $50 grills at Costco, which only lasts a couple seasons, at the most. Usually the burner would warp and the heat spreader would completely rust through. Having bought a nice Weber charcoal for my parents' place. I figured they'd be a good choice for propane grilling on my apartment balcony.

I went and bought a Weber Q100, and I am impressed. It is a quality piece of grilling equipment. It's far more powerful at half power compared to the Costco special. It'll last a long time.


did you get the weber charcoal smokey joe for your parents?

If so, how does it compare with the Q 100 in terms of the following:

- time it takes to cook a basic beef patty

- easiness of maintaining and cleaning

- portability

- durability


btw, how much did you pay for the Q 100?

[Presto]

I believe it's the One-Touch 22" (http://www.johnstones.com/barbecues/weber/charcoal-barbecues/one-touch-gold-22-5.html) that I bought for my parents. It's hard to compare against the Q100, since one is propane and the other is charcoal. The One-touch charcoal grill can definitely get much hotter than the Q100. It's also a far bigger grill, so it's more suitable for parties. Cleaning is pretty easy for the one-touch. The ash-catcher helps quite a bit.

For an quick and easy way of firing up the charcoal, I recommend getting a chimney starter of some sort like the Weber Chimney Starter (http://www.johnstones.com/accessories/acc/catalog.php?id=585). No lighter fluid required. Just fill it up with charcoal, jam some paper under it and light it. In a few minutes you can pour out your red, hot coals.


I do prefer the added flavor of charcoal, but the Q100 is perfect for regular, everyday grilling, especially if you live in an apartment, like I do. I probably use it 3-5 times a week. Cleaning is as easy as taking the bbq brush to the grill a few times. Grease drips into a removable tray.


Having gone through several BBQs, I am now part of the Weber cult. Their BBQs are great quailty, and get the job done nicely.


BTW, I paid $190 for the Weber. It wasn't on sale, but I needed a grill.





did you get the weber charcoal smokey joe for your parents?

If so, how does it compare with the Q 100 in terms of the following:

- time it takes to cook a basic beef patty

- easiness of maintaining and cleaning

- portability

- durability


btw, how much did you pay for the Q 100?

[Liquid_o2]

http://www.joesbbqs.com.au/images/Weber%20Q300.jpg

I bought a Weber Q300 last year and I absolutely love it. Best BBQ I have ever had (always used crappier lower end brands before).

Now I'm pretty much cooking whatever I can on it.

[orange7]

so I've finally decided to go with the weber Q 100 for the following reasons:

- good reviews from RS
- a lot of you guys have it, hence if I ever have questions I can ask you ppl




I'm gonna order it online. It's going for $130 at amazaon.com and other sites.

Amazon.com: Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Gas Grill: Patio, Lawn & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41juuGovHzL.@@AMEPARAM@@41juuGovHzL


or


http://www.best-price.com/product/weber-q-100-gas-grill-386002/50110928/1/

[Presto]

Decent price depending on shipping. I believe there was a price drop on the Q100, and you can get it for $160, locally.

[Phil@rise]

I use propane but love natural charcoal (not the bricks) I have never cleaned the rocks in my propane bbq so there is a good coating of charcoal on them to add the nice smoky flavor.
I also make wood chip packs from hickory apple wood cherry woods etc for slow cooking for ribs and such to add nice flavor as well.

[wasabisashimi]

@ target bellingham $134 plus tax, no bullshit, no shipping
so I've finally decided to go with the weber Q 100 for the following reasons:

- good reviews from RS
- a lot of you guys have it, hence if I ever have questions I can ask you ppl




I'm gonna order it online. It's going for $130 at amazaon.com and other sites.

Amazon.com: Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Gas Grill: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WOTUCI/ref=asc_df_B000WOTUCI1142564?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-1146-100-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000WOTUCI)


or


http://www.best-price.com/product/weber-q-100-gas-grill-386002/50110928/1/

[Hondaracer]

wow $134 for that BBQ is insane

my family is all Weber, fuck buying cheapo BBQ's that burn out in a couple years, the Weber we have is like 5 years old now and it works just like the day we bought it

a buddy of mine went out and bought his dad a brand new Weber Genesis for his bday, gets up to 650 deg in under 5 minutes

[Great68]

There are a lot of grills that are better value than a weber. You pay a lot for the "weber" name.

I wasn't impressed with my uncle's Weber. I found the heat not as even as I would have expected a weber to be. And I'm not a fan of the cast aluminum bodies of their lower end lines, and if I'd spend the money on their full stainless steel lines I'd rather step up to a Jackson Grill or a Lynx Grill. Not only do I think Jacksons are better than Webers, but they're built in Duncan BC to boot.

[murd0c]

I can sell you the versa 75 made by Jackons grills. I'm the distributor for them =)

I'm really happy with my Napoleon I just got it's a great bbq and top of the line but it's a whole lotta cash. The way I look at it is I may as well spend the cash now and it will last me for the rest of my life basically

[Manic!]

Taste the meat not the heat. Use propane.

The most important part of BBQ is the person manning it. We had an elcheapo $200 gill from Zellers for over 10 years and I made burgers, steaks, and smoked ribs and they all turned great. We now have a $500 Charbroil grill and it is better but not $300 better.


Also you don't need to turn of the propane when cooking. If I did that there would be no way I could cook 250 plus 1/4 burgers in 4 hours.

[wasabisashimi]

There are a lot of grills that are better value than a weber. You pay a lot for the "weber" name.

I wasn't impressed with my uncle's Weber. I found the heat not as even as I would have expected a weber to be. And I'm not a fan of the cast aluminum bodies of their lower end lines, and if I'd spend the money on their full stainless steel lines I'd rather step up to a Jackson Grill or a Lynx Grill. Not only do I think Jacksons are better than Webers, but they're built in Duncan BC to boot.

Broil mate or broil king seems to be quite decent for the price.under 250 dollars on sale i believe. It cooks as well as a 900$ weber. Cleaning your grill and protecting it from outdoor weather when not using is as important as paying premium price for expensive stuff

[Great68]

I can sell you the versa 75 made by Jackons grills. I'm the distributor for them =)

I'm really happy with my Napoleon I just got it's a great bbq and top of the line but it's a whole lotta cash. The way I look at it is I may as well spend the cash now and it will last me for the rest of my life basically

Yeah Napeoleon's Prestige series are nice. I just bought the Amana I pictured on the other page and I'm happy with it. It was pretty good value for the price, I specifically wanted heavy cast iron grates and the IR rotisserie burner, which not a lot of other grills in the price range ($700) had.

[murd0c]

The only thing I don't like about the prestige is it
came with SS grates, I'm going to get cast but just pisses me
Off after spending $900 on a top of the line unit
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[tcneo]

so for propane guys, where is the best places to get the 20lbs propane tank around Burnaby? how about refill?

[murd0c]

I would say autogas propane is one of the better ones and they do a cyl exchange program.
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[beatdownvictim]

not a fan of the propane exchange places

for tanks i got one at costco, empty one runs for $30, hell superstore sells some propane tank for $30 as well

when i lived in vancouver i used to just fill up at superstore it was $13.xx for a 20lb fill out now in richmond i pay around 16 bux for a fill up

cannot wait to start using pellets

[604778]

Charcoal is dope. Not a lot of fire. Propane burns BBQ or whatever your cooking pretty fast.

[orange7]

for those who wants a really really small and cheap charcoal grill.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/2/BBQsAccessories/GasBBQsPortable/PRDOVR~0851037P/Master%252BChef%252BPortable%252BCharcoal%252BBBQ. jsp?locale=en

Master Chef Portable Charcoal BBQ
Sale $9.99 (Reg. $29.99 / 2/3 Off)

[bcrdukes]

I normally refill @ Superstore for a mere $13-$16.

[Great68]

I normally refill @ Superstore for a mere $13-$16.

Holy shit. Petro Canada here is ripping me off.

[bcrdukes]

How much are you paying?

I usually run the tank empty and head down the street (5 minute drive) for a refill. On average, I'm paying $14/$15 for a refill. Lost I've paid is $13 and the most I've paid is $16. I think for a while, they were charging a flat-rate $13 refill too! :eek:

[Expresso]

How much are you paying?

I usually run the tank empty and head down the street (5 minute drive) for a refill. On average, I'm paying $14/$15 for a refill. Lost I've paid is $13 and the most I've paid is $16. I think for a while, they were charging a flat-rate $13 refill too! :eek:
I think petro charges about $25+taxes for a cylinder exchange.

[bcrdukes]

Wow. I don't do the cylinder exchange. I simply get my cylinder refilled. Hurray for being cheap and Chinese. :(

[Manic!]

Charcoal is dope. Not a lot of fire. Propane burns BBQ or whatever your cooking pretty fast.

Use low heat or only turn on one side and put the meat on the other side.

[Great68]

How much are you paying?



I did a refill last week, it was like $19.95 or something like that. I only go to them because they're the closest to my house.

[bcrdukes]

Oh, and you're on the Island so limited choices. I'm lucky that Superstore is literally a 5 minute drive away from my house, otherwise I'm stuck with Petro Canada as well. :(

[Phil@rise]

Taste the meat not the heat. Use propane.
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Guess you don't eat slow cooked smoked meats or fish eh?

[Phil@rise]

When you do a tank exchange check the date stamped on it. Last tank exchange I did I got shafted. One year after getting it, it had already expired obviously someone forgot to restamp a new date on it.

[maxxxboost]

Just got a Weber Q100 for $139.99 at Home Depot

Buddy has one and it is awesome!

[Manic!]

Guess you don't eat slow cooked smoked meats or fish eh?

I make smoked ribs on my propane bbq and just bought an electric smoker.

Also that line is from Hank Hill.

[MG1]

Western Red Cedar planks, ftw.

I love my Weber Genesis.

Miss the days of flare ups - NOT!

[MG1]

When you do a tank exchange check the date stamped on it. Last tank exchange I did I got shafted. One year after getting it, it had already expired obviously someone forgot to restamp a new date on it.

I refill and avoid exchanges. The only time I exchange tank is when the tank is outdated and nobody will fill it (against the law). I take the outdated tank to Home Depot and carefully pick out the newest ones. In fact, I wanted a spare tank, so I went to the Burnaby recycling depot and picked up one that was thrown out and exchanged it for one that was brand new at Home Depot, LOL. The people at Home depot don't know any better or care. In North Burnaby, there aren't any propane places left. I used to go to the gas station by the Lake City Skytrain Station, but they're gone. The only place left is the Mohawk on Canada Way and Smithe. I forgot about Superstore on Rupert. They have the best price by far. Thanks for the reminder, bcrdukes.

[_TiDy_]

I got the Q100 last year and it is GREAT! super even heat distrubution, no flare ups, overall great bbq

[Amuse]

Looking to buy a Weber Smokey Joe Gold portable charcoal grill

[DC5-S]

This thread is great, I have two questions. When cooking a beef patty/steak which do you prefer, charcoal or propane? Next question, whenever I cook patties on a propane grill they always end up turning into a ballon and popping but staying in a deformed shape. And I think its on low heat to. What can I do to stop it?
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[Amuse]

^ I prefer charcoal. I like the taste more.
Anyone here try smoke cooking?

[DC5-S]

I also wanna buy weber smoker.. Have you found it in stock any where? HD says on there website that its a special order item.
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[willystyle]

I normally refill @ Superstore for a mere $13-$16.
Which superstore do u go to?

[maxxxboost]

^^
I Assume Rupert and Grandview Hwy.

I use that location as well.

[Manic!]

This thread is great, I have two questions. When cooking a beef patty/steak which do you prefer, charcoal or propane? Next question, whenever I cook patties on a propane grill they always end up turning into a ballon and popping but staying in a deformed shape. And I think its on low heat to. What can I do to stop it?
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Cook on high heat and make a indentation in the middle so the patty is a concave shape before you cook it. That way it won't balloon.

[Culverin]

Cook on high heat and make a indentation in the middle so the patty is a concave shape before you cook it. That way it won't balloon.

AKA, don't buy pre-made patties or those dumb pattie maker contraptions.
Form a ball, then squish down by hand.

[Soundy]

^ I prefer charcoal. I like the taste more.


I find it too crunchy, and it leaves black marks all over my teeth...

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