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    Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    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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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    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?
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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    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.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Nothing further to add: Charcoal for taste, gas for convenience (wait time, temperature control, and cleanup).
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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Guisslapp View Post
    Nothing further to add: Charcoal for taste, gas for convenience (wait time, temperature control, and cleanup).
    Agreed.

    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

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by qng001 View Post
    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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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by qng001 View Post
    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?
    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 -
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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Whatever I can light.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by qng001 View Post
    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?
    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.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by saltydawg View Post
    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:
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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    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.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Guisslapp View Post
    But then, there is all of that CO2. :icon_wink:
    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.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Get a gas grill and then spend a few bucks on a small charcoal smoker. Then you can do charcoal whenever you feel like the trouble, but use gas when you need something quick -- and you have the ability to smoke a chicken or brisket if you have half a day.

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    Why not both? And you are forgetting about a smoker too, and that means wood.

    I started with charcoal and used it for years. Then went gas when I started getting all these kids. Gas is real easy. Then I started watching BBQU on PBS and now I have charcoal again.

    So now I have both and it depends on what I'm cooking and how much time I have. I have plans on getting a smoker too. Then later maybe a Weber ranch kettle. Then maybe a ...

    This is cool, I was just thinking about starting a BBQ thread because I'm sure we have some really good BBQ-ers around here.

    Most recently, I did a beer can chicken and loved it. Very juicey. Best done on charcoal with indirect heat. You gotta try it.

    Check your PBS station for Barbecue University and record it. I have my PC (with video input card) set up to record it off of our rabbit ears every week. I transfer them to DVD now I have a library. (I'm also starting to do this with New Yankee Workshop)

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    Re: Grilling, Gas or Charcoal?

    I use propane because I am usually cooking for only two.
    It doesn't make alot of since to light a charcoal grill for two burgers.

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