I just bought a house and now want to invest in an outdoor grill...I'm having a hard time choosing between either buying a gas or charcoal grill. Which do you guys use? And what are the pros and cons about them?
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I just bought a house and now want to invest in an outdoor grill...I'm having a hard time choosing between either buying a gas or charcoal grill. Which do you guys use? And what are the pros and cons about them?
Charcoal...superior heat FOR THE MONEY (meaning you can get VERY hot and consistent gas grills, but it will cost you...the standard Weber is a great gas grill, but it was more expensive than this student could affortd). Superior flavor (IMO)
Gas...if you get a decent grill, gas is VERY consistent at reasonable temperatures. Gas is also incredibly convenient. I bought a gas grill for convenience (and because I thought I had a charcoal grill coming from my in-laws).
If you're just deciding on taste, ask yourself this question...
How many grilling/bbq competitions use gas?
Time is your friend. Impulse is your enemy. -John Bogle
Gas, excellent temperature control, almost no wait time. If you miss the smoke from charcoal just add some chips and you're good to go.
Nothing further to add: Charcoal for taste, gas for convenience (wait time, temperature control, and cleanup).
Jordan Mills on choosing Tech:
“It’s a great experience seeing them play. It was a good atmosphere. The fans stood up the whole game and never sat down. They have a great fan base.”
Agreed.Originally Posted by Guisslapp
A good cut of steak - charcoal
A regular steak - gas
when I want a good burger - charcoal, otherwise gas
Chicken - smoker for smoked, gas for BBQ
hot dogs - gas
seafood - gas seems to work best for me
grilled vegetables - gas
I got a call into Hank Hill.
Doesn't really matter -
If you can cook, you can cook - I use both equally -
Sometimes its just as easy to fire up a pit as it is to flick on a burner -
It's all about the preparation of the meat anyway - and the time you cook the meat -
''Don't be a bad dagh..."
Whatever I can light.
I use strictly charcoal with mesquite chips. Yes, it's a lot of clean-up (which I do after every use) but superior smoke favor. I like to cook "country ribs" which makes a big mess anyway because it is so fatty. With charcoal, I just spray everything with easy-off, let it sit for 1/2 hour and then spray with plenty of water. I have 3 charcoal grills and the big Weber is the best. Got a used one at auction for $14.
Usually, I cook the country ribs first, then some brats or sausage, and finally, when the temperature is lower and steady, some salmon fillets.
But then, there is all of that CO2. :icon_wink:
Jordan Mills on choosing Tech:
“It’s a great experience seeing them play. It was a good atmosphere. The fans stood up the whole game and never sat down. They have a great fan base.”
Charcoal is what real men use to cook. Tastest better.
Gas is quick and easy.
I have a charcoal because it was handed down to me and I love it. Possibly the greatest gift anyone has ever given me.
Yes, I know. I guess the real question is what fuel produces more CO2 emissions: Charcoal or Propane. I would say propane since it IS a fossil fuel whereas charcoal is part of the natural carbon cycle.
Well, anyway, time for me to plant another tree.
charcoal produces much more GHG content than propane, relative to the energy given off.Yes, I know. I guess the real question is what fuel produces more CO2 emissions: Charcoal or Propane. I would say propane since it IS a fossil fuel whereas charcoal is part of the natural carbon cycle.
Well, anyway, time for me to plant another tree.
we use charcoal, but i'd like to get a gas grill, because it's much easier to start when cooking for 2, and I work late.
CHARCOAL ONLY!!!! Use the natural lump charcoal if you can find it.
“Towie Barclay of the Glen, Happy to the maids, But never to the men.”
I've got a solar pit. Takes me about a week of good sunlight to handle a couple of burgers. I'm doin my part, what about Al Gore?
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