What is the better way to grill outdoors: gas or charcoal?

3 Comments

1. admin says:

   August 13, 2009 at 1:34 am

   gas is a lot more convenient. there is a lot of hassle involved in getting a charcoal bbq.

   some say the taste is better with charcoal although my personal opinion is that the taste of burnt grease from the bbq itself dominates everything and is what gives bbq meat it's flavor…

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2. admin says:

   August 13, 2009 at 1:34 am

   Gas if you value convenience, since

   1. gas heats up quicker (5 min vs. 20 min),

   2. its easier to clean,

   3. don't need to constantly watch if its getting too hot

   4. can use it rain or shine

   Charcoal if you have childhood memories of barbeque tasting like — well charcoal. Its Old School, and its also cheaper.

   For a good introductory portable gas grill, Weber Q is a good one for a small gathering.
3. admin says:

   August 13, 2009 at 1:34 am

   If you want to "grill" which is steak or fish with an open hood I think Gas works out well. If you want to "barbecue" which is using the smoke t flavor and slow cooking to do ribs, brisket etc then you cannot really do that with gas. I have a nice gas grill but have been tempted to get a charcoal smoker out in my yard as well for ribs. Barbecues galore has a special right now: http://www.bbqgalore.com/store/item.bbq?…

   Ciemo on the YST team is the barbecue expert to talk to though.

   The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue

   by Chris Schlesinger is the key book to have. He is very charcoal biased though.