Gas vs Charcoal

[Mayberry 0]

I just fixed some killer steaks on the grill & was curious, what's your preference?? Me?? I'm strictly a charcoal kind of guy.

Don

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[kai2k1 0]

Definetly Charcoal, Sometimes with a little mesquite mixed in but only for beef.

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[NWFlyer 2]

I prefer charcoal, but love the low-maintenance of the gas grill. I use mine all the time and if it took more than flipping a switch to get it ready, I probably wouldn't.

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[happythoughts 0]

If you are using a small grill, there's not much difference except the cleanup.

For a difference in taste, nothing beats a smoker. Putting stuff too close to the coals just dries it out.

[yardhippie 0]

if you want it right... charcol. or even hickory or mesquite. smokin style.
but for the easy of use... propane.
I grill 3-4 times a week. Ususally after a long day and then a workout. So I dont have time for charcoal.

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[Amazon 7]

Charcoal..

Mesquite for beef

Alder is AWSUM for fish... specially salmon

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[ham 0]

Charcoal is the only way to go - Just made a big juicy t bone!

[cloudseeker2001 0]

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I just fixed some killer steaks on the grill & was curious, what's your preference?? Me?? I'm strictly a charcoal kind of guy.

I would never, ever waste a steak over charcol or gas.

Pecan or Mesquite only.

"Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance,
others mean and rueful of the western dream"

[cloudseeker2001 0]

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Charcoal..

Mesquite for beef

Alder is AWSUM for fish... specially salmon

I think I should hide my 3 bass guitars!!!!!!!!!

"Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance,
others mean and rueful of the western dream"

[flyingferret 0]

Yeah..what everyone else is saying...it depends.

In general I prefer propane. It is so easy to walk out, heat for 5 minutes, grill for 10 minutes and be done. Additionally, if you have the bed under your grill, using wet wood chips, etc it is just as tasty as charcoal. I will gladly eat of either, but I think propane gives the easiest preparation with no taste loss if you use wood chips.

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[AggieDave 6]

Gas ruins the taste, I'd rather use real wood, but if I can't, I'll use charcole.

If I can't use any of those, I'll order a pizza.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[hisgoofyness 0]

I concur with most here... I like the flavor of charcoal, also less flame ups; but I enjoy the ease of gas.

Therefore, I have two grills. For the week night "quick" dinners, I use my gas grill. If I am having friends over on the weekend and grilling for everyone, I break out the big ol charcoal grill.

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[seejanefall 0]

I grew up with my dad making indirect cooking weber kettle chicken. Best in the world in my opinion. Makes me drool just thinking about it. I know how to make it, but I guess that means I'd have to go out and buy a weber kettle. . .

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[AndyMan 7]

Both have very distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Gas is great for giving a consistent flame over a long cook. This is ideal for longer roasts, like stuff put on rotiserie's. Not having to constantly monitor the coals makes enjoying a good stiff drink all the more relaxing. Cleanup is easy and quick, which means I'm more willing to use the grill almost every night.

Charcoal is great in that it can give out a lot of heat, and the grill retains that heat when you open the lid. I love grilling steaks and chops over charcoal.

The deciding factor for me right now is that Chicago has an ordinance against using charcoal on a condo balcony, so I'm stuck with gas. When we buy a house with a big backyard, I imagine I'll have both.

Honestly, this question makes as much sense as "sautee or deep fry?". Both are perfectly good cooking methods with wildly different characteristics.

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[Gene03 0]

Hardwood charcaol...

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Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966)

[wartload 0]

Charcoal, hickory, oak (only for pig), or mesquite (easy to overdo!).

Propane? Only for Hank Hill ... and that's what turned his kid gay.