Aug 11, 2008 #1 jminion1 Sous Chef Joined Jan 5, 2005 Messages 671 Location Federal Way, WA cut back on the amount of wood you are using.
Aug 11, 2008 #2 C Captain Morgan Chef Extraordinaire Joined Jan 18, 2005 Messages 14,162 Location Myrtle Beach grills don't cause bitter flavors. Your answer lies in the other variables.
Aug 12, 2008 #3 monty3777 Senior Cook Joined Apr 29, 2008 Messages 407 Location Iowa, Italy - in my heart and my blood! Are your vents open on the lid? If not the stale smoke can cause bitter taste in the meat.
Aug 12, 2008 #4 Griff Master Chef Joined Mar 13, 2005 Messages 5,564 Location Anchorage, Alaska What the Cap'n said, the grill is not the cause.
Aug 12, 2008 #5 LarryWolfe Chef Extraordinaire Joined Jan 4, 2005 Messages 15,035 Location Bealeton Wood is not the only cause for bitterness when grilling or smoking. If you are using a rub that contains sugar and it's burning, that too will cause bitterness. If not, then heed the other suggestions about the wood.
Wood is not the only cause for bitterness when grilling or smoking. If you are using a rub that contains sugar and it's burning, that too will cause bitterness. If not, then heed the other suggestions about the wood.