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Should You Use a Gas Grill Or a Charcoal Grill?
Let’s compare the benefits and disadvantages of using gas grills or charcoal grills. This is always a heated debate with fans from both sides. But let’s consider these points before we choose grills. Once you decide what grill fits your needs, then use this guide to help you choose which features you would like with your grill.
Gas Grill:
First we will start with the gas Grill. Gas grills give you the most control over the temperature, and are much easier to start than a charcoal fire. Other points to consider when looking at the gas grill option.
Construction of the Gas Grill: Choose among gas grills that are made of the highest grade of steel. They should have a baked-on finish, or a thick, quality stainless steel body.
The Basic Features: Your basic gas grill contains a quality food grate, burners, and angled metal bars. Lava rocks or ceramic briquettes distribute the heat evenly.
Look for a gas grill that has at least two burners, and an angled metal piece over those burners. Lava rocks collect grease, which causes flare-ups. These features allow for the best heat control.
Other Conveniences: Side burners are an option on some grills, and allow you to cook side dishes and sauces there, keeping every part of the cooking process in one spot. Condiment holders and other side tables add convenience to your gas grill.
Advantages of Gas Grills: As stated before, gas grills are very easy to start, in most cases with a button or rotary starter. Other accessories to consider are electric rotisseries, smokers, and steamers to expand your grilling options. Lastly, cleanup is very simple.
Disadvantages of Gas Grills: Gas grills are quite a bit more expensive than charcoal grills. And usually, food cooked on a gas grill does quite have the smoky intensity and flavor you would get from a charcoal grill.
Charcoal Grill:
The most die-hard charcoal grill users will tell you there is no other grill to consider. The whole process of building and tending to the fire is a big part of the excitement of charcoal grilling.
Construction of the Charcoal Grill: As with gas grills, look for a body that is constructed of high-grade steel. A baked-on finish is better than a painted-on one. Parts that are welded instead of screwed together are better.
The Basic Features: The grates found on charcoal grills are either nickel plated or stainless steel. This will make them easy to clean and rust resistant. Wooden or plastic handles help you open the lid without burning yourself. Choose a charcoal grill that is large enough to leave you room to grill over indirect heat. You want to be able to build a fire over on one side of the fire pit instead of both. This gives you better heat control.
Other Conveniences: A hinged food grate allows you to add more charcoal when necessary. A charcoal grill with a thermometer is very helpful.
Advantages of Charcoal Grills: They are generally much more inexpensive than gas grills. And they give food a stronger smoky flavor.
Disadvantages of Charcoal Grills: The coals can sometimes be difficult to light, and when they do, it takes quite a bit more time to get ready for cooking. The heat is often difficult to regulate. Cleanup is more difficult than with gas grills.
About the Author
Billy Bristol is the editor and chief bbq pitmaster for TexasBarbeques.com, an outdoor cooking and entertaining website devoted to backyard living.
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