Gas Or Charcoal Grill - Which One To Choose?

By Author: Chris McCarthy
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Which way of grilling is better for me - gas or charcoal grill? It is a point to debate over. The passionate, outdoor cooking enthusiasts and die-hard grilling enthusiasts would go by the flavor and process of cooking with charcoal grills, but the new grill purchasers would go for the gas grill. The deciding factor over gas or charcoal grill remains to be convenience, cost and taste.

The Convenience Factor
Let us explore the convenience factor first - the gas grill is the clear winner. Gas grills have the special features of push button ignitions, consistent and steady heat source that can be put off instantly, excellent temperature control and are easy to clean up. But charcoal grillers argue this to be a ritual piling up charcoal, lighting it, tending the fire and temperature.

The Cost Factor
The cost factor swings back to the charcoal grills at an advantage. Charcoal grills cost considerably less, approximately US$30 to US$400 as compared to gas grills, excluding portable and tabletop models, which starts from US$300 and goes up to US$1500. The higher end models with built-ins and smoker / grill ...
... combinations can cost even more.

The Taste Factor
So the taste factor is the deciding factor. Though barbecue fans don't find any difference between food cooked on a gas or charcoal grill, charcoal pursuits argue otherwise. To them the smoke from charcoal briquettes or wood coals distinguishes it from standard kitchen food. Gas grill manufacturers have improvised ceramic floor bars to catch the drippings and vaporize into smoke to obtain the flavor into the food being cooked.

It still remains balanced and the argument can continue for long. Since you are unable to decide, I would suggest you to buy both. In order to enjoy outdoor cooking and partying, it is charcoal grill and to cook a quick barbecue meal use the gas grill. Here your budget steps in as the deciding factor or even the space factor. Check out the combination gas / charcoal grill. That can be a solution.

The final decision comes on the basis of your lifestyle, you and your family. If you ask for suggestions, one would definitely suggest the type he / she uses. The decision depends on the cook and how and what he cooks. A charcoal griller enjoys the sport of grilling and it needs full attention while cooking on it, while gas grill cooking is less nerve wracking and more predictable.

A charcoal grill is lighted with charcoal or wood and the fire needs to be built with a starter, which can be electric starter, chimney starter or gas starter. Whichever you select it may leave a flavor on the cooking.

The charcoal grilling rewards with a compelling woodsy taste to food and it cooks in high temperature, thereby cooks food faster. In contrast the gas grill heats faster and you can monitor the food from a distance. Though gas grill does not give out flavor of burning wood, use of aromatic woodchips can add smoky essence.

Grilling is enjoying, whether you select gas or charcoal grill. Simply, grilling is freshest and flavorful food.

Author Bio

Chris McCarthy is the proprietor of InsaneChicken.com. Buy all of your favorite BBQ Sauces and Hot Sauces from InsaneChicken.