Lobster Comparison Boiled vs Grilled - What's The Best Way To Cook a Lobster?

We are here this week to settle this debate once and for all, which is the best lobster tail, boiled or grilled. We took 2 Maine lobsters, cooked them each a different way and did the ultimate seafood taste test and we came up with a clear winner.
Not too long ago, we did a comparison between northern “Maine” lobster and warm water “Spiny or Florida” lobsters. Well, we received all kinds of messages saying that boiling or steaming is the only true way to prepare a northern cold-water lobster. Well, you know us, we like everything better when it is grilled but we decided to do a side-by-side comparison. One tail boiled and one tail grilled.
Which do you think came out as the grand champion? The answer just may surprise you!
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[@meatthecookk.2227]

Over here drooling my man excellent cook and personally agree grilled/smoked is only way to go I will never boil my lobsters any longer. Same with crab legs as well!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You know Matt, it doesn't surprise me that we are seeing eye to eye on this! It just adds that extra bit of flavor.

[@bmoorhead]

Hey Ron, I have used water that I have had sitting in my smoker during a cook. I use hickory and I save the water and freeze it for when I boil lobster tail. The water is in the smoker for about an hour and the water gets some of the smoke. Don't believe me, give it a try. The lobster tail comes out with that slightly smoky flavor and the texture is great. I enjoyed your video and it all looks so good!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh wow! That is a genius move there Bryan. I can certainly believe that it gives the flavor and yet yields the buttery texture, It does not surprise me that you would be the one to come up with that. I love what you do sir!

[@WilfredForbert]

First, let me say Thank You for doing this comparison. I think you did it well, and fairly. Although I don't agree with your conclusion, I can understand it. If you simply like the taste of grilling, boiling can't give you that. I myself love grilled foods, but sometimes I just feel the complex nuances of a food's natural flavor must prevail, and for me, that's the case with North American Lobster. In fact, I was one of the people who responded to your last Lobster video with the statement " I love Kamado grilling, but to taste the real flavor of lobster, boiled (or steamed) it must be." I still stand by that. I have had many many lobster in my day, both boiled and grilled, but I can't recall ever thinking one of the grilled ones being up to par. One thing I especially enjoyed about your video was seeing these cooked bugs side by side. Just seeing the natural red pigments on the boiled one, which the grilled one completely lacked, makes it clear that grilling is actually destroying some of the natural compounds and nutrition you would otherwise be enjoying from boiled ones. That is yet another reason that boiled is simply better. A crazy statement, were it about almost anything else.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey there Wilfred! Thanks for continuously being an avid viewer, it is greatly appreciated. Yes sir, I can certainly understand your point. The nice part about this type of thing is that everyone has their own personal tastes and it is great that we can understand and accept each others opinions. My dad feels the same exact way that you do. I know this, I'm happy to do as many lobster comparisons as they'd like me to! LOL

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Drooling through this entire video!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We take that as a great compliment from you my friend! I've got my photo table all set up now thanks to you!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Way to take one for the team here captain

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It's rough but someone has to do it!

[@BigGreenEggFoodie]

Another great video. 👍🏼. Thank you for taking one for the team and doing this experiment.🦞

[@FOGOcharcoal]

As you well know Shannon, it is tough but I am always willing to go that extra mile......

[@milesff7]

I think it’s just an excuse to eat more Maine lobster! Enjoy, Ron!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I will neither agree or disagree with this....LOL

[@CptnRon302]

Such a fun and tasty test!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, way to "take one for the team"!

[@denisejohnson2851]

I have to agree with you! There is nothing like the taste of a grilled lobster tail! These look absolutely amazing!!! Growing up in Fla, I’m used to Fla lobster. And miss my fresh seafood. Being gone since 1993. After Hurricane Andrew. I now moved back East and living in Northern Georgia and would love to find a place that delivers fresh / frozen Fla Lobster . These main lobsters look absolutely amazing though! So huge!!!! I want your job tasting Lobster!!!! 😅😂

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks so much! Hey, come on down, I'll share!

[@tjcannon4698]

We are a house divided, my kids voted boiled because of how bright red the tails were but that grilled had me drooling so I picked the grilled.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

The best part is, there are no wrong answers here!

[@rmagala]

Grilled is way better and it's not even close (IMO). For our family dinner on Sunday I grilled lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, and scallops on the cast iron flat top. It was all so good.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That sounds like one heck of a great feast!

[@denisejohnson2851]

Wowza!!!! Sounds like my kind of dinner!!!

[@crazychickencat8964]

Wow. Both look absolutely amazing. Gonna have research for myself. 😁😁

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes! That is definitely the best way!

[@ferniec6004]

@FOGO Charcoal “Dang it Ron! Now you have me cravin’ Lobster tails. I guess I know what we’ll be havin’ for dinner lol. Love the content!”

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hahaha! I'd say I'm sorry but it would be less than honest! Thanks for the support

[@bcw615]

Great video as usual. Have I mentioned how jealous I am of Ron’s fresh herb garden?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks Brian, we sure appreciate you! We need to have you come cook one of those beautiful tomahawks for us! Ahh, the garden, one of the benefits of Florida living!

[@edenc.m4576]

u have good quality content man 😌☝🏼

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Eden, we really appreciate the kind words!

[@charliepeterson980]

Thank you for this ! Ive a hankering for lobster !! I bought several. Ive tried just about all cookong methods. What about grilling on a Traeger pellet grill ?? All different flavors of wood ? Im going to subscribe. Ill let ya know!! West Texas here. Its hard to find fresh lobster of any size

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Charlie, welcome aboard! You should be able to get great flavor on your Traeger. You will eventually come to the charcoal side of things. LOL

[@cdimi13]

Lobster isn't even on my top 25 list....but I have to say that you did however get my attention with this cook

[@FOGOcharcoal]

WOW! That is actually a great compliment to me, thank you so much! I understand, it's not everyone's cup of tea.

[@BBQ_Beto]

I agree with you! Grilled all day

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Somehow, I knew you'd agree.

[@jeffmiddaugh]

My wife wants everyone to know we both say bolth.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

She sounds like a keeper Jeff!

[@carolkalmerkalmer3135]

I have grilled lobster tails on my BGE and they are delicious! But here's a secret or actually Emeril's secret and it makes a big difference. Split the lobster tail down the middle on the top to open up the shell and stuff the opening with a mixture of ritz crackers and butter that were mixed like a graham cracker crust in a food processor! I use about the same portions as a graham cracker crust. This gives the lobster a wonderful buttery flavor AND keeps the lobster moist and tender while you are cooking it. Try it, you will like it.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No Carol, I don't think I would like it..... I think I would LOVE it! Thanks for the recommendation, I'm headed to check it out right now.

[@williamhorst5836]

Love the video and this comparison. The third comparison would be butter poached.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yesssss! That is a great idea. Oh well, I guess I'll have to suffer through another test!

[@benniebbq4022]

Great video cap

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks as always, we really appreciate you.

[@toddn8763]

I just hit play but already know grilled is best

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are wise beyond your years Todd!

[@jedblavla5206]

Grilled one looked so nicely cooked juicy af

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, it was tough to beat!

[@ronmutnjakovic3437]

Grilled of course!!👍👍💪💪

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I like your style Ron, and your name too!

[@LynnieLynnmm]

🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞 depends on my mood I 🧡🧡 them both GREAT job smooookin!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I can fully understand that "Ann". We really appreciate you always supporting the chanel!

[@darlenepettit927]

Definitely grilled for me!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

This probably explains why we always got along so well Darlene.

[@rickradcliffe]

I want the cutting board!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I don't blame you Rick, they should be available on our website soon!

[@Redallstar1]

Sponsored by FOGO. This won’t be biased at all.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We truly try to give our honest opinions. The grilled tail just had more flavor....

[@notorious3602]

the best part of lobster are the claws

[@FOGOcharcoal]

They are definitely some tasty treats.

[@seropserop]

Neither, steamed is the best way.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Uh oh....looks like we will have to do another test! I'm willing to sacrifice and do it again.

[@WilfredForbert]

I completely agree, however I think the level of improvement gained from going from grilled to boiling is greater than what is gained from going from boiled to steamed. Also, if you listen to why he found the grilled to be better, I am pretty sure he would not prefer the steamed to the grilled.

[@seropserop]

@@WilfredForbert I couldn’t disagree more with everything you just said. Lobster purists (like me) want the flavor of the lobster intact, running it under water or boiling it releases all the flavor. I don’t want your charcoal flavored rubberized lobster. Thanks