Trager pellet grill for weeknight quick and easy.

Char Broil drum with side burner for large steak outs with friends.

Each has a distinct function. As a competition cook, I am always practicing and modifying to improve scores.

Lump charcoal in BGE, adding fruit chips sparingly for flavor. The BGE is so tight, it intensifies flavors. Dry chips for cleaner smoke.

Kingsford Competition charcoal in the Char Broil, as it has no off flavor additives (coal, etc.).

Green Mountain’s premium blend pellets for the Trager, has the best all round flavor, however pure wood pellets for a distinct flavor, ie Apple or Hickory.

LP gas torch for lighting, no chemicals.