Any "Taste" difference grilling on this gas or the electric version?
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I would think any taste differences would be whether or not you use wood chips or pellets to create smoke for the meat. Both the gas and electric Bistro's heat sources are shielded to provide the Tru Infrared heating that cooks the food. If there was, it would be very little, if at all.
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I haven't used the electric version. I just put wood chips or chunks right on the grill and it helps the flavor.
943345
Not at all, we have not tried putting chips to smoke yet but everything we gave cooked tasted great and the grill marks are perfect
943346
I have not noticed a taste difference from my previous Char-Broil that had stone briquets. The one thing is the lighter quit working in less than a year.
117744
The electricity usage is not that significant, at least in our smaller sized Traeger. I think the pellets might cost a bit more than charcoal or propane, but the taste difference and performance of the Traeger for us far outweighs the other 2. Since buying our Traeger, we have not used our Weber charcoal grill nor our propane grill, that's how much more we prefer the Traeger.
610310
The Napoleon is a much better grill than the Weber. My neighbor has the Weber Genesis and even he says he wished he had bought the Napoleon! The built-in infrared unit is remarkable! Also very easy to clean!
836093
If I'm understanding you correctly, I didn't know I was changing from Infra Red, but I always swap to the iron grates because for me they last longer and cook better. With spray oil I cankeep them clean and not have to watch the porcelain rust off the lesser grates. I just like them and we use the grill at least 3 or 4 times a week for steak to smoking oysters.
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Being an electronic grill, the texture and moistness is more than I expected. Tasting "grilled" is subjective to me because when I grill outside, I use charcoal and maybe some mesquite or other flavoring. My wife and I, however, love this inside electric grill. Vegetables and meat come out just the way we like, depending of course on the seasoning.
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Should say on page. But I had 3 of them in a row,returned all of them, then bought the Weber Electric Q , cooks food like a gas grill and made of cast iron, worth the extra money.
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The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner... » Read More The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you « Show Less
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Not exactly. A propane grill would be the most accurate, although it also won't have that chemical taste you can get from propane. You aren't getting the smoke from the charcoal, so that taste isn't there. It definitely does give the grilling texture, though, and it does it very well. :)
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With any electric fry pan I have ever used, I always start it higher and as the food cooks, I turn it down for it to continue until done. I like my meat browned but cooked tender. I have used electric skillets for fifty years.
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The flavorizer bars are the same. My guess would be that the burners are also. The grates are stainless but I actually preferred the cast iron grates which you can buy as an option. Much better for searing and grilling. The only real difference as far as I can tell is that the cover and two side trays are stainless. Stainless is really more "cosmetic." I know that my painted Weber Genesis lasted for over 25 years and was still going strong when I gave it to my niece. I had replaced the flavorizor bars and grates and replaced the ignitor once.
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I was also impressed with the Weber Genesis and would recommend it. I can't compare to your charcoal experience since I was never very good at using a charcoal grill and prefer gas.
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I've had my grill for a month now and have used it every weekend. Yes, the temp drops but it hasn't affected me much because grilling is all about cooking the food slowly, so be patient. I've made ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, salmon, shrimp,veggies, etc and everything has turned out great. I keep telling my friends that an electric grill is the ONLY way to grill now...don't have to mess with charcoal and propane - LOVE IT!
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Don't know about electric, but works very well on propane and charcoal grills
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Sorry I have a gas stove. but the literature says the Staub is fine on electric. By the way I really really like the cocotte(dutch oven).
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My oven is electric, so I have not tried cooking with this pan in a gas oven. But years ago I had gas stoves for cooking, & I don't recall that there were any particular restrictions on the use of the oven. At least, I used gas & electric ovens in the same way & found no differences between them. You might check with someone in a department store homewares department or google the question.
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i did a turkey for last thanksgiving that everyone loved... I like that it is electric and i don't have to worry about the propane. Just rub it down with peanut oil.
575191
I haven't tried on gas-range stoves, but on electric, it's just fantastic and warms faster then expected. It's been a successful purchase.