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Calvin’s dad need to get a charcoal chimney.
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This is why you cook with propane
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Gas grills are terrible.
08/06/2020 at 10:14 |
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The charcoal chimney is a fantastic solution. It’s even better when combined with a propane torch to start the charcoal.
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Yeah, this is why I have a propane grill. So much easier.
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It really is. I haven’t used lighter fluid in 20 years. And if you are without newspaper, you can rip up the charcoal bag. Works great.
08/06/2020 at 10:19 |
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“ Taste the meat, not the heat”
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I certainly understand the allure of a gas grill. But they don’t get as hot as charcoal, and it’s a moist heat. With a charcoal chimney, you wait about 20 minutes for the coals to be ready and you’re on your way. No petrol flavor.
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So is cleaning up the ash. That’s why I only boil meat.
Mmmmm..... steamed hams.
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This is my all time favorite Calvin and Hobbes
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20 minutes and I’m eating with a gas grill.
When I do use charcoal though, I just use wood to start it. Make a small wood fire from twigs and sticks, throw some charcoal on it, and you’re good to go.
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You must be from Albany.
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Charcoal ? Filthy casuals...
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Seriously. In 15-20 minutes you have coals ready to go with no lighter fluid involved. Once you go chimney you never go back.
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How about canned chicken?
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Poor dad. At least he gets back at Calvin now and then by messing with his mind.
I may or may not have said similar things to my own children.
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I refer the Right Honorable Gentleman to the answer given moments ago by Cash Rewards.
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My own kids take everything I say with a large grain of salt. They're only 4 and 6 now.
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Yep, I'd rather taste the heat AND the meat, more flavor is good.
08/06/2020 at 10:58 |
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Once you go chimney you never go back.
08/06/2020 at 10:59 |
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I prefer canned meat.
(not really, just looking for an excuse)
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I grilled salmon last night, with a wonderful marinade made from soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, and lemon pepper. The heat from the coals caramelized the marinade beautifully. It was absolutely fantastic.
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When you’re done with that, you can dig your spoon into a nice big can of potted meat product.
08/06/2020 at 11:11 |
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Sounds like haggis.
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Thats sounds amazing. I just finished two hot and fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts and my mouth is watering over your description
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I’ll send you the recipe if you like. I found out that grilling salmon with the skin ON is preferable to salmon with no skin. The skin helps hold it all together. In the past, I would cook flesh side down first to sear/blacken it a bit, then flip to skin side to finish cooking. After the flip, I also pour the rest of the marinade on top. The skin allows the fish to cook without burning. Last night it all sort of fell apart on the grill, but it was still fantastic.
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I would actually like to try that - I've got a salmon fillet in the freezer that was delivered to me accidentally (ordered smoked salmon), and a new charcoal grill in the garage that I haven't fired up yet.
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Here’s a Tale of My Three-Year Old Niece you may find amusing.
Her: “Where did all the fireflies go?” (fireflies had been captured)
Her mother: “I set them free so they could go back to their homes and families”
Her, darkly: “
Never to be seen again”.
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If I’m in a hurry, I get my leaf blower out and set it on low. Hot fire in about 5 minutes.
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Last time I did a salmon steak I did a similar glaze to your recipe, but with miso and a dash of worcestshire sauce added, and honey. Cooked for a few minutes in indirect heat, then seared on a salt block.
It got rave reviews.
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Deal Killer:
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Sounds fantastic.
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‘Twas. The indirect cook did juuuust enough to keep the fat and juices in while getting the outside to a nice flake, then the sear at the finish caramelized the glaze and sealed it all up.
Topped it with a couple sprigs of basil and mint.