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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 26, 2009 16:28:03 GMT -5
Instead of messing around with a chimney starter why not use Kingsford Match Light. Is there a difference between the too.
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Post by twoshots on Jul 26, 2009 20:44:42 GMT -5
Any kind of matchlight charcoal will impart an unpleasent taste to what ever you are cooking.!
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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 26, 2009 21:41:03 GMT -5
Any kind of matchlight charcoal will impart an unpleasent taste to what ever you are cooking.! I never thought it did, i cant tell the difference, maybe i should give it a trial run with regular vs match light, i just always knew it was easier to deal with rather then using a chimney starter IMO
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Post by twoshots on Jul 26, 2009 21:49:28 GMT -5
think about it, they use somekind of petroleum product to give it that match light capability, would you use gasoline to cook your steak?
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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 26, 2009 22:00:43 GMT -5
think about it, they use somekind of petroleum product to give it that match light capability, would you use gasoline to cook your steak? I know they do, but i honestly dont taste the difference, if beats from using the chimney starter and propane thats for sure. I bbq'ed many times with everything u can think of and i dont taste the "major" difference as ppl might say
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Post by jerkylips on Jul 27, 2009 9:10:41 GMT -5
Instead of messing around with a chimney starter why not use Kingsford Match Light. Is there a difference between the too. I've heard others say stuff like this, & I just don't understand. With a chimney, you crumple up a newspaper, dump coals in, light, & walk away. What could be easier? It's an incredibly effective & easy way to light coals, with no risk of off flavors. I'll spend the extra 30 seconds to guarantee that my food doesn't taste like lighter fluid..
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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 27, 2009 12:27:42 GMT -5
Instead of messing around with a chimney starter why not use Kingsford Match Light. Is there a difference between the too. I've heard others say stuff like this, & I just don't understand. With a chimney, you crumple up a newspaper, dump coals in, light, & walk away. What could be easier? It's an incredibly effective & easy way to light coals, with no risk of off flavors. I'll spend the extra 30 seconds to guarantee that my food doesn't taste like lighter fluid.. U really can't taste the difference is all im saying maybe u should give it a trial run and see if there's a "big" difference, i dont taste a difference one bit, im not saying matchlight is better or using a chimney starter is better, i just dont way ppl dont use matchlight instead, but everyone bbq's different and there's no right way when bbq'in
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Post by planeguy on Jul 27, 2009 13:14:00 GMT -5
We did a taste test not to long ago trying to put a end to the discussion.
We smoked 3 slabs on 3 different Weber's at the same time (didn't use the smokenator because we were trying to keep it consistent)
All ribs has the same rub and hickory wood chunks from the same bag.
We used Kingford Match Light in Kettle #1 Regular Kingford in Kettle #2 Regular Kingford with lighter fluid in Kettle #3
The overall results were -
The Kingsford w/ Lighter Fluid - Ribs tasted like burnt chemicals.
The Regular Kingsford - Ribs turned out great
Kingsford Match Light - Slight change in taste from regular Kingsford. If we weren't looking for a taste difference I don't think we would have noticed any. The ribs were fine and totally edible.
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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 27, 2009 13:44:58 GMT -5
We did a taste test not to long ago trying to put a end to the discussion. We smoked 3 slabs on 3 different Weber's at the same time (didn't use the smokenator because we were trying to keep it consistent) All ribs has the same rub and hickory wood chunks from the same bag. We used Kingford Match Light in Kettle #1 Regular Kingford in Kettle #2 Regular Kingford with lighter fluid in Kettle #3 The overall results were - The Kingsford w/ Lighter Fluid - Ribs tasted like burnt chemicals. The Regular Kingsford - Ribs turned out great Kingsford Match Light - Slight change in taste from regular Kingsford. If we weren't looking for a taste difference I don't think we would have noticed any. The ribs were fine and totally edible. Thanks for sharing that, that's what i was getting at. If there's no major difference i would stick to matchlight. I just always thought using chimney starter was a hassle b/c sometimes the coals dont catch, the paper burns out etc. I just prefer to drop charcoal light it and walk away. DOnt have to worry about dumping it and ash going everywhere. I have beer to tend too while i bbq not a chimney starter lol
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Post by bigsteve on Jul 27, 2009 19:38:23 GMT -5
I can taste poured on lighter fluid, and it gives me bad heartburn. Matchlight is not so bad. But you don't want to use match light where you will be adding coals to a running fire. Kingsford will even tell you that. The instructions that come with most smokers advise against fluid or match light. Partially because of the taste. But they also claim the fumes can accumulate and cause a flash. Most say to leave everything open for 30 minutes after you use fluid or match light to make sure all the fumes get burned off.
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Post by bbqbubs on Jul 27, 2009 21:07:58 GMT -5
I can taste poured on lighter fluid, and it gives me bad heartburn. Matchlight is not so bad. But you don't want to use match light where you will be adding coals to a running fire. Kingsford will even tell you that. The instructions that come with most smokers advise against fluid or match light. Partially because of the taste. But they also claim the fumes can accumulate and cause a flash. Most say to leave everything open for 30 minutes after you use fluid or match light to make sure all the fumes get burned off. Good to know. I use matchlight (never fluid) but not much then i'll stack some mesquiet onto the coals, so im bascially not using straight match light and i didnt think there was a major difference as some folks might claim to be
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Post by jonathan on Aug 14, 2009 10:51:09 GMT -5
One thing to keep in mind - the Match Light directions say to light it and wait before the coals are ashed over before cooking.
When using the Smokenator, most of the coals are un-lit when smoking starts - in other words, whatever the accellerant is in Match Light, it hasn't burned off yet.
If you use regular charcoal to load the box, and Match Light only for your starting coals, letting them ash over and then allowing the smoker to get up to temperature before putting food on, I suspect that there will be minimal flavor change.
But personally, I can't see a reason to keep two kinds of charcoal on hand - I'll continue using the chimney. Though I'll probably make a small one just for smoking.
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