Gas vs charcoal grills stoke strong taste debates
Barbecue industry data show gas grills now preferred by about 60 percent of owners, while 50 percent use charcoal. A taste test with steak, chicken, and hamburgers yielded mixed results, with some tasters favoring gas for lighter flavor and others praising charcoal for smoky notes and juicier meat. Experts note moisture and heat differences influence perceived flavor, with charcoal often delivering a stronger smoky profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbecue Industry Association
United States
Weber Stephen Products Co
Weber Grills
Weber
Len Kionman
Winchester
Mass
Kronman
American Culinary Federation
St Augustine
Fla
Marinating flank and chuck for beefy flavor
The Associated Press notes home cooks increasingly favor chuck and flank steaks for flavor and savings. Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly say marinating these tougher cuts with wine, beer or citrus plus oil and herbs tenderizes them while boosting beefy taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Yard
Bruce Aidells
Denis Kelly
Houghton Mifflin
Aidells
Ardelis
Versatile kettle grills offer charcoal and gas options
Bruce Aidells notes kettle grills provide versatile direct and indirect cooking for meat. Cooking with the lid on manages airflow and heat to reduce flare-ups while preserving smoky flavor. Soaked wood chips or chunks add wood smoke for enhanced taste in direct or indirect grilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Gabriel
Schoolcraft College
Livonia Mich
Port Austin
Mich
Rocs Gabriel
Bruce Aidells
Flank steak marinades and grilled prep guide
A compact guide to preparing flank and chuck steaks with marinades and grilling steps. Includes pan pierce, overnight marinating, room temperature resting, grill times for medium rare to medium, and resting before carving. Also covers North African marinade and variations for leg of lamb and veal shanks, plus a spicy beer marinade and a bourbon onion version.
Quick marinades cut prep to 30 minutes in new lines
New 16 ounce bottled marinades from K Masterpiece cover chicken fish beef pork and vegetables for 30 minute prep. EKCO’s extendable outdoor tools from World Kitchens Inc fold in size to fit standard drawers. Calcium counter device from Kraft Foods and portion size guide from American Medical Association appear among diet aids. The Knight Ridder item promotes a free recipe booklet Bountiful Breakfast with sample brunch menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Masterpiece
EKCO
World Kitchens Inc of
Corning
Kmart
Kraft Toods
Detroit Free Press
American Metetic Association
Bountiful Breakfast
NHDSC
Washington, DC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susan Selasky
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Gabriel
Gabrel
The
Associated Press
Bruce Ardelis
Knight Ridder
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!