Comments on: Why do gas grills make meats taste better?

By: toughnottobeacynic

toughnottobeacynic — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:22:59 +0000

As you grill on a gas, wood or charcoal grill the fat that is rendered drips down on the heat source and then flames up and adds that special flavor. If you fry in a frying pan there is no fat drip or flare up to add that special flavor.
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By: Ozgard

Ozgard — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:53:59 +0000

I Agree with Lisa O.
Sear the steak in a hot fry pan preferably castiron for a few minutes and then finish cooking in a 335 degree oven for a bit. Don’t overcook. I like mine med rare.
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By: wiyrip7

wiyrip7 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:05:59 +0000

You can fry them in a frying pan, but keep in mind that will create a lot of smoke indoors, spatter grease everywhere, and the meat will be cooking in it's fatty juices. I think if that fat dripped off in a grill, the resulting meat would have a lower fat content.
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By: Larry V

Larry V — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:43:59 +0000

I don’t particular care for the taste of meats grilled on a gas grill. I prefer a wood grill, or at least a charcoal grill that was not started with starter fluids.

Gas grills and starter fluids leave an aftertaste that is unpleasant to me.

The smoke generated from flame based grilling varies depending on the source, and the smoke will leave a flavor.

Try this – buy a cast iron grill pan – one of those pans (or "plates") where there are ridges. Then put it on top of the electric stove, and get it really hot. It is important that you use a cast iron pan – the non-stick pans should never be used on the extremely high heats (I’ve read the non-stick coating degenerates at high heats). See if the caramelizing you get from this type of cooking comes closer to that of the gas grilling.
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By: libbyami

libbyami — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:31:59 +0000

you can sear them in a pan. I do that alot. I think charcoal makes the meat taste the best.
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By: Lisa O

Lisa O — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:17:59 +0000

I do steaks that way alot. (if grill is unaccessible) I heat the pan really high and put the steak in (seasoned and a little oil on it ) Sear it on both sides and then I stick it in the oven to rest for a few minutes. (I preheat ove to 350 then turn it off when I put the steak in) It is good to go in about 5 mins. for medium rare. Leave it in the oven a little longer for medium. Though you don't have the grill marks, it still taste really good.
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By: Azul

Azul — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:11:59 +0000

yes
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