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

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.

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 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!

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

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

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?

I would never use gas. What is the point?

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.

You get a much better taste with charcoal.

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

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.