Cooking Tips: Smoking Versus Grilling
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
Austin, Texas
May 14, 2016 12:33pm CST
It's been said that “Smoking is the new grilling”.
Agree or disagree.
Can't put this question to my spouse because he likes neither.
As for me? Firm believer that “If you grill it, they will come.”
Me and Bobby Flay are united on this front.
Why is this cooking technique my choice?
First of all, can't beat the taste of grilled foods.
My second reason is more practical.
~ If you have a grill, you can grill and/or smoke.
~ If you have a smoker, you can not smoke and/or grill.
Admit it. My logic is flawless. Any challengers? 
A glossary of jargon and culinary terms used to describe barbecue and cooking techniques in general.
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@pumpkinjam (8528)
• United Kingdom
14 May 16
Yes, your logic is flawless. :) Personally, I'd say grilling is better but that's because I don't really like the taste of smoked foods. Oddly, though, I quite like a tea called Lapsang Souchong, which tastes liked smoked bacon. :)
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
15 May 16
A tea that tastes like bacon?? Now I've heard everything!
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
16 May 16
@pumpkinjam - In one sense, I kind of like Limited Edition stuff if it's something that I really enjoy. That way I can look forward to it when it comes out that certain time of the year. You know?
@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
14 May 16
Nope. You are exactly right. I choose both.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
14 May 16
Have always enjoyed grilled food. But remember the first time my brother let me taste smoked turkey. If smoked turkey doesn't hook you, you can't be hooked.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
14 May 16
@cmoneyspinner Ahh yes. My mouth is watering now, lol.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 May 16
Sounds right to me. I really like grilled food, but don't care for smoked at all.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
14 May 16
I watched Steven Raichlen's cooking show on public television. He devoted an entire show to tips on smoking. He didn't convince my husband at all!
Multi-award-winning author, journalist, cooking teacher and TV host Steven Raichlen takes a side journey away from classic grilling to explore the rich flavors of smoked food in the 13-part series STEVEN RAICHLEN'S PROJECT SMOKE. PROJECT SMOKE is a &qu
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
14 May 16
I'm OK with both. But grilling would top my list over smoking.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
16 May 16
Where is your country? Never heard of superficial grilling. 
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