BBQ Grills : Gas vs Charcoal

[fraga]

So I'm in the market for a new grill...previously I've only cooked on Charcoal Grills...but I've seen some good prices on some Weber Gas Grills...and I know I'm always seeing the pros use charcoal or wood burning grills...so which would you choose...Gas...or Charcoal...

[The Reckoning]

Hank Hill troll in 3...2...1

[JoeChalupa]

Cosmic Cowboy in 3.......2.........1.........

I like them both and I'm one grilln' mofo.

[1369]

I have one of these. Pricey, but worth the investment.

[fraga]

Holy ...is that bacon wrapped asperagus...

[1369]

Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto. The proscuitto is thin enough that it gets real crispy as the asparagus cooks.

[xellos88330]

The way I see it is cooking with a gas grill is easier. I call it cheating. Great barbeque is made with charcoal and wood.

Besides, everything tastes better with wood or charcoal.

[Chomag]

Charcoal all the way. You just can't duplicated that flavor.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Gas for convenience charcoal for flavor and beer drinking.

You need both. Especially as cheap as they are these days,

You need gas for the during the week when you don't have much time and gas for the weekends when you want to smoke a brisket, ribs or a chicken.

[balli]

You need both. Especially as cheap as they are these days,

You need gas for the during the week when you don't have much time and gas for the weekends when you want to smoke a brisket, ribs or a chicken.

Basically this.

But I have to say. I more or less ditched propane last year for one of them nu-wave infrared ovens they sell on TV- and it is AWESOME. You don't get any char, but man, for a fast alternative to charcoal, that makes delicious food. I can't help but recommend it.

[IronMaxipad]

I sell propane and propane accessories

[baseline bum]

mesquite

[marini martini]

Holy ...is that bacon wrapped asperagus...

Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto. The proscuitto is thin enough that it gets real crispy as the asparagus cooks.

How ing long does it take to cook an asparagus stalk???

[balli]

How ing long does it take to cook an asparagus stalk???

I grill mine about 8-10 minutes. Depending on the um... girth.

[lebomb]

Charcoal................ anything else is a joke. If you are going to BBQ, then BBQ. Gas is for those who dont know WTF they are doing.

[Bukefal]

Charcoal................ anything else is a joke. If you are going to BBQ, then BBQ. Gas is for those who dont know WTF they are doing.

I agree, charcoal! Gas maybe easier for some, but yeah a bbq just needs to be a real bbq if you really want it to be good.

[fraga]

Nice...thanks everyone for confirming what my gut was telling me...

[Drachen]

The proof is right here. It's all about the charcoal. Almost everyone who I have met who claims to prefer gas gives this reason: "It so much easier." EVERYONE who claims to prefer charcoal/wood gives this reason: "It tastes so much better." Look, get the one that will taste good, and if you don't have time to properly BBQ, then you weren't going to get a great tasting dinner anyway, just bake that . I mean, I have only heard of 2 people prefering the taste of a gas grill over that of a charcoal grill, and one of them is a cartoon. If someone gave me a gas grill and I HAD to keep it (like someone important gave it to me). I would set it up next to my charcoal grill and use it to warm up the beans, or keep the finished meat warm, while I finish cooking the rest. (or you know, hot dogs, because, who cares).

[Whisky Dog]

Depends on how serious a grilled you are. If you're a once or twice a month on weekend during summer guy then definitely go charcoal/wood smoker.

If you're like me and like to grill during the week for dinner because you prefer that way of cooking then get both. The gas grill is a lot cheaper if you're doing it often than having to buy a ton of charcoal all the time. I also made a hand made smoke tray out of aluminum for the gas grill where I put wet mesquite/pecan/other woods chips in and smoke my meat for flavor off the gas grill. Works quite well.

Also, pay attention to your rubs. A master griller can make bad ass meats no matter the heat source.

[mrsmaalox]

How ing long does it take to cook an asparagus stalk???

Depends on the size. I never buy any thicker than a pencil and I would never put anything on them but a light brushing of olive oil. I grilled a pound in about 5 minutes the other night.

[admiralsnackbar]

If you cook something on a gas grill, you may as well just sear your protein in a pan and finish it in an oven. Charcoal is the only legitimate fuel for grilling, IMO.

[Hank Hill]

"Taste the meat, not the heat"


"The only woman I'm pimping is sweet lady propane! And I'm tricking her out all over this town"

"GAY! I'm not gay! I sell propane and propane accessories!"

[fraga]

Stay outta this Hank...

[Mixability]

I prefer both, gas for speed, charcoal for socializing.

[Whisky Dog]

If you cook something on a gas grill, you may as well just sear your protein in a pan and finish it in an oven. Charcoal is the only legitimate fuel for grilling, IMO.

??? How are you going to get a flame char on the outside in a pan? That's just ignorant.