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Will starting a fire with propane impart a flavor to the food?
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tjh12glen
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I've been using a propane torch to start the Royal Oak lump. Will the propane leave a flavor on the cook? I can't imagine it's possible but you all are the experts.
I await your wisdom.
Thanks, Tom, in GA, starting fast and cooking slow.
I await your wisdom.
Thanks, Tom, in GA, starting fast and cooking slow.
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Not a chance.
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No sir! Bring the fire!------------------------------
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Buffalo chips, maybe....propane not so much.
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.
Fire it up and continue to go slow.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
No, only putting your food on the Egg before you get your lump stabilized and burning clean will give you an off taste.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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It's fine, but... you're already using it. Does it?
If you are expecting some unpleasant tastes or smells, you may not be letting the charcoal burn long enough to burn off the VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The white smoke needs to dissipate. Once it does, hold your hand over the top vent (briefly) and then smell your hand. Then smell your hand. If it has a nice smoky aroma, then put the food on. If it smells bad, so will your food, so wait a bit longer.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
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I use my Gas Grill side burner to light a chimney of lump- how much I light depends on the temp I want but no it doesnt affect taste.XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q2000, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
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Carolina Q, thanks. I think you identified the problem.
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Royal Oak TENDS to take a little longer to burn clean than other brands. If you see any uncarbonized pieces remove them before lighting as that will help.Nerk Ahia LBGE
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tjh12glen said:Carolina Q, thanks. I think you identified the problem.
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Kind of on topic. What is the procedure most do when getting fire ready for grilling. Do you light and keep hood open until charcoal is white and then add plate setter and or grill top and then close and dial in temp?
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zman51 said:Kind of on topic. What is the procedure most do when getting fire ready for grilling. Do you light and keep hood open until charcoal is white and then add plate setter and or grill top and then close and dial in temp?
thxI hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
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(hmm, if you did it right, you should be able to get seltzer water out of your grill)_____________Tin soldiers and Johnson's coming...
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It's perfectly safe, which is why most of us use propane to light the charcoal.
But stay away from that amateurpane -- who knows what that could lead to!Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning. -
NopeSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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No, but that Royal Oak sure will~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
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zman51 said:Kind of on topic. What is the procedure most do when getting fire ready for grilling. Do you light and keep hood open until charcoal is white and then add plate setter and or grill top and then close and dial in temp?
thxXLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser -
I gotta tell ya, since I've bought my weed burner 6 months ago I haven't even looked at my chimney. Lol... best tool ever
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