Gas or Charcoal ?

[Anonymous]

My gas grill is old and rusted. I am thinking of just buying a charcoal grill instead. Does anyone use exclusively charcoal grills? Is it really a lot less convenient than gas? Pros and Cons? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I strongly prefer gas. No need to think about it before. Cleaner. Easier to control.

[Anonymous]

You get a much better taste with charcoal.

[Anonymous]

Charcoal for an authentic grilled taste, but you need to know what you are doing. Gas for ease of use and easier cleanup.

I prefer charcoal for my part.

[Anonymous]

I would never use gas. What is the point?

[Anonymous]

I prefer charcoal. It doesn't take that long if you use a chimney - maybe 10-15 mins? Totally worth it for the taste IMHO. We have this one http://amzn.to/Y8HNAL which has a propane starter to get the coals going. We don't really use that feature but it might be a nice compromise for you?

[Anonymous]

Charcoal. Have ribs on my big green egg right now.

[Anonymous]

We are charcoal people. I don't understand the point of a gas grill - might as well cook it on the stove top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are charcoal people. I don't understand the point of a gas grill - might as well cook it on the stove top.

Agreed. Exclusively charcoal here. A charcoal grill is also a lot less expensive!

[Anonymous]

Another vote for exclusively charcoal grilling. We use a chimney starter and have a fireproof mat under the grill. Only thing a gas grill is good for is when the power goes out.

[Anonymous]

Charcoal rocks, however we grill year-round and gas is much easier to deal with in the middle of winter.

Also, tend to get more carcinogens from charcoal.

[Anonymous]

I use both but prefer charcoal hands down. Gas is easier during the week with quick meals.