Pit Beef on a gas grill?

[Luke49783]

I'm planning to make Pit Beef for a cookout in a couple of weeks. I've made it on charcoal before and it's turned out great. I don't own a charcoal grill at the moment, but do own a Charbroil Infrared. Has anyone tried making Pit Beef on gas before? The infrared grills can get up to VERY high temps, so I'm thinking it will work out. I won't have flame getting directly to the meat, so the char level might not be as high, but I'm thinking it will still probably work out fine.

Has anyone tried this on gas before?

 

[JeremySeattle]

I have no suggestions for your gas question.

Would you mind sharing your recipe for your charcoal version?


Thanks!

-Jeremy

 

[Luke49783]

I have no suggestions for your gas question.

Would you mind sharing your recipe for your charcoal version?


Thanks!

-Jeremy

I'm 99% sure this is the recipe that I've used in the past. It appears to be the same, so I'll be using it next week.

http://www.grouprecipes.com/84989/baltimore-pit-beef-sandwich.html

If you haven't made this before, it's worth trying. As long as you're careful not to overcook it, it's fantastic!

 

[The Knize]

Baltimore pit beef?

Cook' s Country had it as one of its dishes this season so it's recipe is on its website. I made it on a gas grill and it was wonderful.

 

[alaskazimm]

Have you made this with game meat? Saw this thread and recepie and went got some moose out of the freezer so we'll see how it goes in a few days. I'm making myself hungry now

 

[Luke49783]

Baltimore pit beef?

Cook' s Country had it as one of its dishes this season so it's recipe is on its website. I made it on a gas grill and it was wonderful.

Yep, Baltimore Pit Beef. I'm pretty sure I first saw it on Diners Drive-ins and Dives a few years ago. Definitely one of my favorite summertime grill meals now.

Have you made this with game meat? Saw this thread and recepie and went got some moose out of the freezer so we'll see how it goes in a few days. I'm making myself hungry now

No, but now I want to! I'll have to keep an ear open to see if anyone that I know is giving away venison come this fall.

 

[The Knize]

I think this would work with game because game is lean.

The grouprecipes recipe calls for top round. I thought Cooks Country had a good analysis of why using a top sirloin boneless roast is much better.

 

[olschoolsteel]

I have the same Charbroil infrared gas grill. Its a love hate thing. It is a bastard to clean. You cant just "burn off" last weekends mess and it stays buried in the grates. With 3 burners, 1 on medium heat is too low, 1 burner on low and one (adjoining burner) on medium is almost too hot. With my lean pork chops i use a apple cider vinegar and oil mix to keep it moist as it cooks. With my lamb steaks and chops i am starting to cook them on the top rack while the taters cook on the direct heat. That method tends to cook the meat from all sides, almost like smoking. Then set it down for a gentle sear on both sides.

I bought this grill new from home depot in 09 i think. Since then i think every man that bought one has complained to Charbroil about these stupid grates. I think now they sell replacement grates and it operates more like a grill is supposed to, but i have made that jump yet.

 

[Luke49783]

I have the same Charbroil infrared gas grill. Its a love hate thing. It is a bastard to clean. You cant just "burn off" last weekends mess and it stays buried in the grates. With 3 burners, 1 on medium heat is too low, 1 burner on low and one (adjoining burner) on medium is almost too hot. With my lean pork chops i use a apple cider vinegar and oil mix to keep it moist as it cooks. With my lamb steaks and chops i am starting to cook them on the top rack while the taters cook on the direct heat. That method tends to cook the meat from all sides, almost like smoking. Then set it down for a gentle sear on both sides.

I bought this grill new from home depot in 09 i think. Since then i think every man that bought one has complained to Charbroil about these stupid grates. I think now they sell replacement grates and it operates more like a grill is supposed to, but i have made that jump yet.

Do you have the stainless steel grates or the porcelain coated cast iron? I bought mine last year. At that point, the Home Depot version had cast/porcelain and the Lowes version had stainless. I went with the Home Depot version and have been pretty happy with it. The grates have a gap so that drippings and such can fall down into the "trough" below and then burn off. If the replacement grates are the cast/porcelain ones, I recommend them.

 

[Acmemfg]

Balmer Pit Beef Hon.....
Guy Fieri was at "Chap's" up off Pulaski Hwy. Decent beef I am told, but you will have to go a long way to beat Boog Powell's pit beef. Totally awesome.

Yeah that recipe looks legit and although charcoal is a better gig, you should have no problem using gas. Tricks to this are:
1. Turn the meat often but don't keep the lid open too long (if your grill has one)
2. Be sure you get a good external sear right from the get go
3. Don't overcook
4. Go easy on the Tiger sauce...a little goes a long way
5. Have a sufficient supply of Natty Boh on hand

 

[Luke49783]

Balmer Pit Beef Hon.....
Guy Fieri was at "Chap's" up off Pulaski Hwy. Decent beef I am told, but you will have to go a long way to beat Boog Powell's pit beef. Totally awesome.

That episode of Triple D was my first exposure to pit beef. Tonight is the night I'm making it! The meat has been sitting covered in spices wrapped in plastic wrap for a couple of days now. I decided to try top sirloin instead of top round this time, we'll see how it goes!

 

[olschoolsteel]

I think i have the stainless steel grates. I BBQ rain, snow and shine 3 days a week. (except sideways snow...takes my heat away) The tray those slats sit in collect so much junk and a pain to clean. I will have to take a gander at the HD again and see if the porcelain ones will fit it. Hope your beef turned out good!