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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    Every "BBQ/grilling" I ever had where they used lighter fluid, the end product ALWAYS tasted like lighter fluid.  That is why I now use Lump charcoal and a chimney to start it.  I have also always heard "NEVER use lighter fluid in the Egg." 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    I prefer diesel over gasoline. Jet fuel in a pinch. 
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  • StillH2OEgger
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    RRP said:
    Botch said:

    Can't agree with you, at all.  
     
    @RRP suggested that the OP's fluid was pure alcohol (which it may be), and hence cannot taint the food (and lots of folks here use alcohol to light).

    I did? Actually I meant a liquid alternative. At $46 for that jug of EVERCLEAR I use it sparingly and only when I have gotten frustrated with the speed of my usual methods. Already I learned to stand back! WAY the H*LL back using that stuff. Houdini would be proud of some of my balls of fire! Actually I hate using the stuff for that reason.
    I noticed the bottle had been emptied a bit, but I just assumed you were doing shots (-:
    Stillwater, MN
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  • BilZol
    BilZol Posts: 698
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    RRP said:
    BilZol said:

    Now, I still don't know who Myron is, don't really care. Never said his food stunk. I said that I bet his lighter fluid did. Comprehension, give it a whirl. It's amazing when you get the hang of it. 
    Perhaps I should leave your comment alone but I just can't. Sooner than later you might want to at least be able to acknowledge who Myron is in the BBQ world - he's no backyard dude doing an occasional butt and some ribs.
    http://porkbarrelbbq.com/the-25-most-influential-people-in-bbq-number-5-myron-mixon/

    I don't mean any disrespectime but I guess I'm not into the BBQ world. Don't follow sports teams either. I cook what I like and my family and friends seem to as well. I've been influenced more by my piers then anyone on a competitive circuit. I'll look through his cookbook at some point I'm sure but am finding Eric Mitchell's books quite enjoyable right now. 
    You sir are more likely to influence my experience in cooking then Myron, but more power to him. I'll get around to his book eventually. 
    Bill   Denver, CO
    XL, 2L's, and MM
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Botch said:
    dopey said:
    @BBQBuddy would have deserved the troll button, 
    but so many responses appeared to think he was serious.... Slow clap, good job sir
    Can't agree with you, at all.  
     
    @RRP suggested that the OP's fluid was pure alcohol (which it may be), and hence cannot taint the food (and lots of folks here use alcohol to light).
    @BilZol claims that "it stinks"; I've actually never used lighter fluid so it may, I'm gonna be checking a few cans with my reading glasses next time I'm in Lowe's/HD.  I could easily understand there are fluids out there that are not alcohol or have other additives.  Regardless, I would think ligher fluid would be aimed at the lump, and if a few drops hit the ceramic, yeah, it could soak in, but as the heat rises volatiles, any volatiles, "soaked" into the ceramic would quickly gas off and burn.  
    Myron Mixon has published at least two books on barbequeing, and has won many national contests, but yeah, I bet his food stinks of lighter fluid.  
     
    Perhaps I need another intranetz break, this is like arguing with trump supporters.  :|
    One of the cooking shows on tv a woman chose to use an egg but the people that started it for her used lighter fluid. She lost cause the judges could taste it in the food even after burning off the lump.
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,660
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    @Lit That would've been Lee Ann Whippen of Wood Chicks BBQ. I remember that episode. I believe they were borrowed eggs.

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
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    blasting said:


    I give up.  I typed two terrific replies, and each time decided I'd regret it in the AM.  
    I feel this way about some of the other popular threads going tonight!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Lighter fluid adds the "terrior" of American back-yard BBQ (as you probably remember dad's) to the flavor of the food.

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,487
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    nolaegghead said:
    Lighter fluid adds the "terrior" of American back-yard BBQ (as you probably remember dad's) to the flavor of the food.

    Twue Stowy:  My Dad always lit the Kingsford with gasoline, so my finely-developed palate may be slightly shifted.
    At least the fumes never screwed up my jellllll hic olookasquirrel!  
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  • nolaegghead
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    Botch said:
    nolaegghead said:
    Lighter fluid adds the "terrior" of American back-yard BBQ (as you probably remember dad's) to the flavor of the food.

    Twue Stowy:  My Dad always lit the Kingsford with gasoline, so my finely-developed palate may be slightly shifted.
    At least the fumes never screwed up my jellllll hic olookasquirrel!  
    Mine too.  Maybe that's why I salivate whenever I'm around a shop with internal combustion engines.
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I would never use lighter fluid in my egg. I don't have the patience for it. This is what I use. 


    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • johnkitchens
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    Botch said:

    Perhaps I need another intranetz break, this is like arguing with trump supporters.  :|
    Every time I ask a Hillary voter why I should vote for her and if she is lying about her health this is all I seem to get.


    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • johnkitchens
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    BilZol said:

    Now, I still don't know who Myron is, don't really care.
    Myron is one hell of a cook, and is one of @SGH's personal heroes. 




    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    It seems like it might be worth a try.  As mentioned plenty of people use some type of alternative liquid or fuel to ignite and this might be something completely different than standard lighter fluid.  That is how they are marketing it anyway.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQskZw3sgtQ

    FWIW it has pretty mixed reviews. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
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    Pretty sure @BBQBuddy is a she
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • DieselkW
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    theyolksonyou said:
    I prefer diesel over gasoline. Jet fuel in a pinch. 

    Wonder why this didn't show up in my notifications?

    Indianapolis, IN

    BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe. 

    Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically. 



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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    BilZol said:
    So at least your used to losing arguments. 

    I'm sure the volatile parts of the lighter fluid flash off, I'm sure they evaporate. So does gasoline. It still stinks when all is said and done. 

    Now, I still don't know who Myron is, don't really care. Never said his food stunk. I said that I bet his lighter fluid did. Comprehension, give it a whirl. It's amazing when you get the hang of it. 
    Civility, give it a whirl. It's amazing when you get the hang of it. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • BilZol
    BilZol Posts: 698
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    Carolina Q said:
    BilZol said:
    So at least your used to losing arguments. 

    I'm sure the volatile parts of the lighter fluid flash off, I'm sure they evaporate. So does gasoline. It still stinks when all is said and done. 

    Now, I still don't know who Myron is, don't really care. Never said his food stunk. I said that I bet his lighter fluid did. Comprehension, give it a whirl. It's amazing when you get the hang of it. 
    Civility, give it a whirl. It's amazing when you get the hang of it. 

    Wow, if that was uncivil in your book based on what I was responding to you should probably block me. Did you even read what I was responding to??
    Bill   Denver, CO
    XL, 2L's, and MM
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
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    based on the product info, this lighter fluid is (likely) made from  coconut oils hydrogenated to C12-C14 alcohols


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  • Legume
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    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    based on the product info, this lighter fluid is (likely) made from  coconut oils hydrogenated to C12-C14 alcohols


    That's what I had too.


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  • fishlessman
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    i still remember how good leaded gas used to smell. this new gas stinks but it still starts a good fire =)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Steve619
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    So, if anyone is really interested, the product is ethanol with bitrex, per the msds (http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/3f/3fe4c01a-03c3-4903-b9bb-0b166640196a.pdf)
    Should be safe, odorless, and not effect food taste. Personally, I'm very happy with my propane torch & will stick with that.
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  • BilZol
    BilZol Posts: 698
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    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    based on the product info, this lighter fluid is (likely) made from  coconut oils hydrogenated to C12-C14 alcohols



    If that means my backyard will smell like the beach all my BBQs will turn into luaus. I'm in!

    Bill   Denver, CO
    XL, 2L's, and MM
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  • McStew
    McStew Posts: 965
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    I prefer Castor Oil i get the same blue smoke in half the time.  
    Hermosa Beach CA 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    So they took fatty acids (from vegetables most likely) and turned them in to esters.  And added ethanol.  The esterification decreased the boiling point of the fatty acids.  Added some proprietary agent - BITREX, whatever the hell that is.

    Sounds pretty food-safe to me.

    ROBOT: 01000110 01101111 01100011 01101011 01100101 01110010 00100000 01101001 01110011 00100000 01100001 00100000 01100011 01101111 01101101 01110000 01101100 01100101 01110100 01100101 00100000 01100100 01101111 01110010 01101011 00100000 01100010 01110101 01110100 00100000 01101000 01100101 00100000 01100100 01101111 01100101 01110011 01101110 00100111 01110100 00100000 01101011 01101110 01101111 01110111 00100000 01101001 01110100 00101110 00100000

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    johnkitchens said:
    BilZol said:

    Now, I still don't know who Myron is, don't really care.
    Myron is one hell of a cook, and is one of @SGH's personal heroes. 



    His bull$hit notwithstanding, he certainly has my respect. His accomplishments more than speak for themselves. He has truly earned his place among the Q Gods. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

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  • BBQBuddy
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    NonaScott said:
    Pretty sure @BBQBuddy is a she
    Yep.  And this is my Buddy:

    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • BBQBuddy
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    Steve619 said:
    So, if anyone is really interested, the product is ethanol with bitrex, per the msds (http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/3f/3fe4c01a-03c3-4903-b9bb-0b166640196a.pdf)
    Should be safe, odorless, and not effect food taste. Personally, I'm very happy with my propane torch & will stick with that.
    Sounded safe to me too.  Then again, I'm a little afraid of all the torch, weed burner, flame throwing devices all the gentlemen prefer.  It's a girl thing. 

    My uncle had a kamado close to 50 yrs ago.  He actually ordered it from Japan.  He used mineral spirits!!  LOL  It didn't even have a temp gauge..he just fired it up and let er rip!  Best turkey I ever had...
    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,487
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    Steve619 said:
    So, if anyone is really interested, the product is ethanol with bitrex, per the msds (http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/3f/3fe4c01a-03c3-4903-b9bb-0b166640196a.pdf)
    Should be safe, odorless, and not effect food taste. Personally, I'm very happy with my propane torch & will stick with that.
    My organization stuck at least four stupid icons on my computer desktop to look up MSDS's (I work in a cubicle farm and once had an industrial accident with a staple remover) but never thought of looking up the sheets for this (or any other, for that matter) products.  Thanks!  
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  • bgebrent
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    blasting said:


    I give up.  I typed two terrific replies, and each time decided I'd regret it in the AM.  
    Gasoline is my go to.....
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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