Kingsford, Gulf Lite, Weber. Greatness

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We are at the beach this week. Weber Jumbo Joe is my weapon of choice for the travel rig. Cheap, light weight, heats up fast, cools off faster, does not matter if it falls off the truck. 

Got a bag of Kingsford “professional” (because it was $3 more and I’m a pro ) and some sweet, sweet old school Gulf Lite just like my dad used by the bucket load in the 70’s. The smell has not changed a bit. 

fajitas tonight. Turned out great (despite the drunk after pics)

NorthPilot06

It’s not about the tools. My favorite burgers that I’ve ever made were frozen patties with American cheese on a grill not that different from yours. Can’t explain it 

 enjoy the VC!

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NorthPilot06 said:

It’s not about the tools. My favorite burgers that I’ve ever made were frozen patties with American cheese on a grill not that different from yours. Can’t explain it 

 enjoy the VC!

We will be cooking dogs on the beach all day every day. Nothing better than a sh!tty hot dog on a white bun with French’s mustard and a few grains of sand to knock down a little of the day drinking buzz at the beach. Or so I’ve been told. 

littlerascal56

I still use my 3 Weber kettles at times, because there are certain foods that they cook the best!  

Legume

I’d bet that smell triggers good memories for just about everyone over 40.

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Legume said:

I’d bet that smell triggers good memories for just about everyone over 40.

It did. And the whole neighborhood knew someone was burning some meat somewhere. That $hit travels! 

SciAggie

Cooking food. Making memories. Remembering good times with friends and family. Sounds like a wonderful vacation. 

Carolina Q

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

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Carolina Q said:

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

I have some wagyu shorties from a shady parking lot deal but I was overridden for other menu choices this week. Fajitas tonight, chicken tikka masala tomorrow (with saag paneer and Chana masala) and Korean bbq grilled at the table tomorrow. And a ton of **** beach dogs in between. Was hoping to get the shorties on the Korean bbq menu but it was not to be. 

Eggcelsior

I went out back tonight to put some recycling in the bin and caught a whiff of lighter fluid. Hit me right in the feels. I have a bottle that my wife bought for my first egg that is unopened. Might have to get some blue bag and have a hot dog party.

SGH

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Two American icons right there brother Tex. Cesar Hernandez approves of Gulf Lite and Kingsford. 

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Eggcelsior said:

I went out back tonight to put some recycling in the bin and caught a whiff of lighter fluid. Hit me right in the feels. I have a bottle that my wife bought for my first egg that is unopened. Might have to get some blue bag and have a hot dog party.

It was glorious. I will light that thing with Gulf Lite 2x a day for the next 3 days. Can’t wait. 

SGH

Brother Tex, I must concur. There is something mesmerizing about the smell of Gulf Lite and Kingsford burning on a Weber. It is almost magical. 

caliking

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

I have some wagyu shorties from a shady parking lot deal but I was overridden for other menu choices this week. Fajitas tonight, chicken tikka masala tomorrow (with saag paneer and Chana masala) and Korean bbq grilled at the table tomorrow. And a ton of **** beach dogs in between. Was hoping to get the shorties on the Korean bbq menu but it was not to be. 

Which beach is this? I could clear my schedule for that menu...

kl8ton

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

I have some wagyu shorties from a shady parking lot deal but I was overridden for other menu choices this week. Fajitas tonight, chicken tikka masala tomorrow (with saag paneer and Chana masala) and Korean bbq grilled at the table tomorrow. And a ton of **** beach dogs in between. Was hoping to get the shorties on the Korean bbq menu but it was not to be. 

Please post up your CTM meal if sober!  We have been trying to replicate a local restaurant's CTM and have not been successful  (I doubt we ever will be, as any other Indian resturant's CTM does not compare).  We have tried over 50 times. Have fun!  

Foghorn

Love this post. Since I discovered starter cubes and paper towels soaked in vegetable oil I haven’t used lighter fluid in any grill just based on my acquired aversion to it - based on the BGE. 

With the talk of the nostalgia related to the smell of lighter fluid I realize that I’ve been depriving myself and my son of this opportunity to play with flammable fuel and enjoy the smell of said fuel. 

I’ll work to correct this at the next opportunity. 

Yet another reason to love this forum. 

SGH

@The Cen-Tex Smoker
Brother Tex, not trying to hijack your thread, but do you remember this dynamic due? It was huge over our way in the 70’s. In our neck of the woods it was slightly more popular than Kingsford for a while. 

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caliking said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

I have some wagyu shorties from a shady parking lot deal but I was overridden for other menu choices this week. Fajitas tonight, chicken tikka masala tomorrow (with saag paneer and Chana masala) and Korean bbq grilled at the table tomorrow. And a ton of **** beach dogs in between. Was hoping to get the shorties on the Korean bbq menu but it was not to be. 

Which beach is this? I could clear my schedule for that menu...

Port A. Come on down. 

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kl8ton said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy some beef short ribs, scroll down to @caliking's instructions and do what he says. I used lump, but apparently briquettes work too. You can thank us later!

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218822/beef-ribs-help-please/p1

I have some wagyu shorties from a shady parking lot deal but I was overridden for other menu choices this week. Fajitas tonight, chicken tikka masala tomorrow (with saag paneer and Chana masala) and Korean bbq grilled at the table tomorrow. And a ton of **** beach dogs in between. Was hoping to get the shorties on the Korean bbq menu but it was not to be. 

Please post up your CTM meal if sober!  We have been trying to replicate a local restaurant's CTM and have not been successful  (I doubt we ever will be, as any other Indian resturant's CTM does not compare).  We have tried over 50 times. Have fun!  

We are firing up the grill now. I’ll post the recipe when I come out of the fog.

Markarm4119

I love the smell of Napalm in the morning !

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SGH said:

@The Cen-Tex Smoker
Brother Tex, not trying to hijack your thread, but do you remember this dynamic due? It was huge over our way in the 70’s. In our neck of the woods it was slightly more popular than Kingsford for a while. 

Never saw any of these. If they smell as good as Gulf Lite and Kingsford then you were a lucky man  

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Back at it. 

GregW

There is nothing that brings back fond memories like lighter fluid and charcoal.

It's smells exactly like a summer cookout should. I know it's bad stuff, but the smell is unbeatable on a summer evening.

littlerascal56

One of my neighbors still uses lighter fluid. And it’s only on Saturday evenings. Like clockwork at 6:00 pm.  

WeberWho

Nicely done!

I fired up my Jumbo Joe for tailgating at softball tonight. First time in about a year. Just basic brats and dogs. I cleaned her up last week. Good to have her back in rotation. What a great grill. 

SGH

Kingsford, Gulf Lite and Weber. The Holy Trinity of poor mans bbq. 

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CTM Kebabs.

and someone stole my damn yeti 45 out of the back of my truck last night. And it was full of delicious white claw and a bottle of Tito’s. People suck. 

YukonRon

Went through my garage to start looking for things to throw out and purge for the upcoming move. The things I did not touch was the lighter fluid and the Kingsford. I still have a ton of junk to get rid of, hoping to eventually find my 20 y.o. smoking joe.

Life was good then. With the BGEs it has gotten better.

johnmitchell

@YukonRon.. Ron did you not just do a redo on that house, I remember the Kitchen being done, Are you now moving?

EggObsessed

We used to make an annual beach trip to Port A, but haven't been back since the hurricane.  Any recommendations on where to stay?  I've heard that a lot of the condos haven't been rebuilt yet.