We currently cook 1 1/2 inch steaks on a charcoal grill and get a nice sear, well beyond mere grill marks, with a rare to med rare inside. We have an old Genesis Weber but don't use it for steaks cuz it just can't crisp up the outside of a steak the...
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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 you If 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
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Hamburgers, steaks, and sandwiches too. Just have to be sure the press is hot "before" placing on meat. I haven't done steaks with ours (love grilling too much), but I would have to turn steaks at least once to cook on heated side of pan. Press does help keep the juices in the meat when applied hot (searing meat) to hold in flavor.
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If using it propane, it can hard to get it at a super low temp in the dead of summer. Like I can't smoke fish in the summer because you smoke fish at around 150 degrees. But I've never had any trouble keeping it around 200-225 for smoking pork, beef, or poultry. It's very easy to get it hot for grilling (around 500) on propane. I don't do charcoal a lot but I would assume it would be easier to get your own temperature depending on how many coals you put in.
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It is absolutely wonderful for grilling steaks. The best grill we have ever owned.
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It does not cook like a char ohl or propane grill. You do nt get the quick sear. The grill will operate at about 450 deg. So it takes longer to cook the steak. Maybe a little better than cooking the steak in the oven.
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I don't see why not. It is like a cast iron frying pan. One of my friends cooks his steak from start to finish on it. He does it on the BBQ mind you.
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I actually have never tried cooking a steak. I only use mine for paninis and grilled cheese. It can do hamburgers so I'm assuming it can do a steak as well. Sorry I can't be anymore helpful.
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We got our PK Grill for a lot of reasons - they have a very good reputation, my husband and myself both grew up with our families cooking on them, they have a lot of cooking area for the size, and are very well made. We both prefer charcoal grills, but if you don't, then make sure you allow the coals to burn down as much as possible, this cuts down on a strong charcoal flavor, and you can get small wood chips (hickory, mesquite, apple wood, cherry wood, pecan, etc) which will also cut back on charcoal flavor. As far as the grill goes, we couldn't recommend a better one!!
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not to easily. it will be to hard to keep low temps. the grill is really shallow so the charcoal is to close to cook slow the meat will cook to fast and the smoke will have no time to permiate the meat.
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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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It makes an edible 1 inch steak, which is much more than I can say about those contact type indoor grills. It will not make a great medium rare steak though as it will be cooked before the outside is fully browned.
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Charcoal or propane will get the job done. This is a great buy and product! We absolutely love ours and use it all the time to grill bacon, veggies and steaks. Invest in some sos pads to keep it clean ; )
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Hi Dana, I grilled twice and it was a lot of smoke too. Even I tuned to minimum gas, it still burned the meat. I am trying also figure out if there is better way to do it. On the same boat. Stephen
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Have not used it for steak!!...Gets hot enough for chix breast and does leave a sear mark.............would not use it for steak, as I am VERY picky about the cooking of a great cut of beef!
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Thanks for the reply Sam. It looks as though we're going to pick a larger grill anyway...one that has three burners..the drawback is that we'll have to wheel it in and out of the space and then it will take up more room...however, the plus is that we can do indirect cooking on it and that's a big plus! It appears that the Weber Spirit is small enough and can be fitted with natural gas orifices.
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Wood charcoal... you can. Lump charcoal will damage it according to the Cook-Air people.... Western woods works great. Best steak I ever did on a bbq.
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I make one large hamburger in it. The heat is great and it does a good job. Two steaks.....well I do think its a bit small for that.I have a larger counter top grill that I use for more then one item.