[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

What's the diff between a grill and a BBQ?

BOb

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

think of, places like burger king, and how they do the burgers (I think that is the distinction he is making)

Thanks, that IS the distinction I was making.

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

it is felt, and justifiably so, that using wood or charcoal requires more skill than just putting something over a gas flame. also, the wood or charcoal adds more flavour to the food

I am also of the 'wood or charcoal' flavor group. Although I do like the ease and convenience of gas/lava rock BBQ, I really much rather have food cooked over good wood.

But I was asking about cooking steaks WITHOUT a BBQ, either gas or charcoal.

As for terms;
Broil = heat from above, with drainage for fats
Grill = heat from below, with drainage for fats
Fry = heat from below without drainage for fats

(which is why 'grill pans' have raised ribs.)

For me, broiling is much too slow for steaks. I prefer a grill pan, as hot as can be, and a steak cooked to medium rare. Outside black, inside pink.


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