Pellet Fan
All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: Canadian John on October 03, 2019, 09:03:14 AM
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This is how I perceive the effect different heat sources have on the taste of food. Texture can also be influenced to a degree.
From the top down. The top being the best.
WOOD
LUMP CHARCOAL*
CHARCOAL BRIQUETS*
GAS either NG or PROPANE*
ELECTRICITY*
* May be enhanced using wood: chunks or chips... Used outdoors exclusively.
When cooking inside, I find that a gas oven wins over electric. Gas has less tendency to dry things out.
Does this align with your experiences?
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I believe some bakers prefer electric for bread for a crisper crust.
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It has been so long since I cooked outdoors with anything but wood I can't make an objective observation. We have been electric oven for last 5 years...I dont know that I remember much difference between gas and electric. Although I would prefer to broil on gas stove!
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We have been electric oven for last 5 years...I dont know that I remember much difference between gas and electric. Although I would prefer to broil on gas stove!
We've had our little 4 burner all gas Viking ~15 years. Never had an issue baking gas oven but don't bake bread hardly ever. Broiler wise don't use it often, but when I do gotta pay attention cause that puppy if FIERCE!
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I agree with your ratings CJ. Nothing beats wood, and charcoal either lump or briquets comes closer. Gas really just impacts flavor with the searing of what is being cooked.
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We have been electric oven for last 5 years...I dont know that I remember much difference between gas and electric. Although I would prefer to broil on gas stove!
We've had our little 4 burner all gas Viking ~15 years. Never had an issue baking gas oven but don't bake bread hardly ever. Broiler wise don't use it often, but when I do gotta pay attention cause that puppy if FIERCE!
Back in 1998 I spent a week at Viking Range in Greenwood, MS. Quite the place. It was October so temps weren’t too bad. I was there to train them on their new robotic press brake. At the time their “low end†outdoor gas grill started at $1,500. All stainless of course. Which is the route Memphis grills ended up going, as you well know. Two high quality units.
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