EPA may Regulate BBQing

[leechlake]

I just watched a video from Fox Business that the EPA is studying the effects of BBQing to make sure the Pitmasters aren't endangering themselves and also to lower carbon emissions. Instead of letting this bother me I'm hatching a plan to hide my bbqing and smoking meat from the authorities. My initial brainstorming:

1. do it inside-not the best idea but it would remind me of being a kid with parents smoking cigs and cigars inside.

2. build some sort of "smoke silencer". It could be captured in a filter device.

3. smokeless wood, like smokeless tobacco. Could be a billion dollar business idea

4. feeding cattle and hogs something that infuses the meat with smoke so you could just cook and get the flavor.

Your ideas?

[pushbutton]

BBQ Credits

[aanderud]

I just watched a video from Fox Business that the EPA is studying the effects of BBQing to make sure the Pitmasters aren't endangering themselves and also to lower carbon emissions. Instead of letting this bother me I'm hatching a plan to hide my bbqing and smoking meat from the authorities. My initial brainstorming:

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2. build some sort of "smoke silencer". It could be captured in a filter device.

[leech~~]

Doesn't seem to have been an issue thus far!

I wouldn't screw with guys that have matches!!

[ThunderLund78]

GRILL CONTROL!

It's the next big thing. It will work just about as well as Gun Control or the War on Drugs. You can own a Weber but it may only hold up to 30 Briquettes. Oversized, max-capacity briquette-holding Webers are a danger to public safety and are strictly prohibited

Maybe we neeed a federally mandated grilling class before you can purchase a grill? At least without a thorough background check and waiting period to examine your culinary-criminal history. I hope not - years of accidentally overcooked steaks may come back to haunt me.

If that happens, I guess I'll have to participate in my town's "Grill Buy-Back" program. At least I'll get some cash and it will ensure I'm not endangering the health of my neighbors when they're outside having a smoke in their driveway.

I remember the day when our Congress made laws-- Not un-elected bureaucrats who are not accountable to a voting public or unilateral executive action.

I really miss America.

[Getanet]

It must the the propane lobby behind this. Where is the briquette lobby - asleep at the switch?

[leech~~]

I don't know, but I need to start working on that Low Emis, grill right now to corner the market before it becomes law!

[McGurk]

If you ban grills, only outlaws will have grills.

[noahsdad]

this is just great....now i have to start hoarding charcoal like i have been hoarding .22 ammo

[bobberineyes]

All us seasoned grillers should be fine, we'll be grandfathered in, it's the next generation that will probably have to buy the special permits to purchase charcoal.

[ThunderLund78]

After all, Man cooking over fire is unnatural! Oh, wait...

[Big Dave2]

The only candidate with a history of eliminating emissions testing.

[leech~~]

The only candidate with a history of eliminating emissions testing.

Ha, he-they should be tested for emissions!

[ThunderLund78]

The only candidate with a history of eliminating emissions testing.

Never mind, I'll just give up my grill

[leech~~]

[RebelSS]

Friggin' nutballs.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/coughing-neighbors-make-bay-area-rethink-outdoor-cooking/ar-AA8lMNN

[MN Shutterbug]

Friggin' nutballs.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/coughing-neighbors-make-bay-area-rethink-outdoor-cooking/ar-AA8lMNN

Dang. I just bought a bag of wood for my smoker. I'd better hurry up and get it used.

[RebelSS]

Dang. I just bought a bag of wood for my smoker. I'd better hurry up and get it used.

[leech~~]

Since BBQing crosses all political and ethnic lines. I think the Dem's would lose a lot of votes messing with someones ribs!!

[MN Shutterbug]

That big M box store has 'em on sale. Bought two yesterday.

That's where I got mine.

[Big Dave2]

[DARK30]

If ya want good smoke, you could always burn tires.

[leechlake]

It's been a tiring weekend but I think I figured this out. After watching another episode of Hogan's Heroes with my 85 year old father it all came together.

I've devised a bunker that I access under the bunk bed downstairs. Inside the bunker I have my smoker and grill and routed an exhaust pipe into our basement fireplace. The bbq smoke then exits via the chimney as though it's just exhaust from the fireplace. I am having some issues with getting fresh air into the bunker in the correct amount to give perfect air flow.

My question is that on an 80 degree 4th of July will it look odd I have a "fire" in the fireplace?

[RebelSS]

The EPA announced today that their BBQ Smoke scrubber, model BS4U2, will be available on June 1st, 2015. This will alleviate unwanted air pollution and any Invasive Smoke that may bother people in urban communities. They stated it will retrofit any smoker or BBQ grill currently produced in the last ten years. However, certification will be required to operate any smoker/grill outfitted with their unit. They are teaming up with the Minnesota DNR to produce an approved Invasive Smoke/Grill required decal and training, however, at this time, no date or cost has been decided.

BS4U2 Smoke scrubber

[MN Shutterbug]

Dang. More schooling.