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Anna N

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36 minutes ago, KennethT said:

When wood is made into charcoal, does the type of wood used influence the flavor of what's cooked over it?

If my understanding of the way charcoal is made is correct then it would seem that whatever you started with would be obliterated in the process. I have always understood that the flavour you get from grilling over charcoal is from the fat content of whatever you are cooking. But I don't claim to be an expert so I'll be interested to hear what others have to say. 
 

I know it is very different if you are grilling over wood.  I would give my eye teeth for a mesquite grilled steak!

Anna N

Anna N

32 minutes ago, KennethT said:

When wood is made into charcoal, does the type of wood used influence the flavor of what's cooked over it?

If my understanding of the way charcoal is made is correct then it would seem that whatever you started with would be obliterated in the process. I have always understood that the flavour you get from grilling over charcoal is from the fat content of whatever you are cooking. But I don't claim to be an expert so I'll be interested to hear what I just have to say. 
 

I know it is very different if you are grilling over wood.  I would give my eye teeth for a mesquite grilled steak!

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