Lid up or down

Grader07 · April 2020

When you guys are grilling a steak do you grill with lid up or down? Down seems to me would produce the nasty grease taste from the rendered fat drippin onto the hot lump. I know I have to wait on the good smoke to happen just dont want the nasty grease taste.

Cornholio · April 2020

Up with the bottom vent closed. For reverse sear indirect down until up to temp then switch to direct lid up.

RRP · April 2020

I'm in the "let her rip" camp! The hotter the better. No nasty grease taste is going to occur at high temperatures. Keep in mind that there are a lot of fans of cave man style of putting the steaks directly on the burning coals!

nolaegghead · April 2020

I did the number 1 with the lid down because I was half asleep one night and it was a mess.

That said, lid up, bottom vent closed for a sear.

If you have a fancy custom wood handle, it can get hot AF, and I do, so I might put a damp rag on it or some foil.

jtcBoynton · April 2020

Both. I normally grill thicker steaks and use a two temp cook. Low heat stage to cook the steak through with the lid down in order to control cooking temp. High heat sear with the lid up to maximize cooking temp.

Botch · April 2020

nolaegghead said:

That said, lid up, bottom vent closed for a sear.

Why do you close the bottom vent?

nolaegghead · April 2020

Botch said:

nolaegghead said:

That said, lid up, bottom vent closed for a sear.

Why do you close the bottom vent?

Keeps the fire on the top vs diving down to the front vent.

Botch · April 2020

Ah, hadn't thought of that. Thanks.

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