How to Choose Between a Gas or Charcoal Grill

Some of my fondest memories growing up as a child was backyard barbecues with the family. Daddy is my grill master. I loved every time he would pull out the grill and filled the air with a sweet smoky fragrance. Even recent, when going to my parents home to visit I asked my father if he would grill...of course he did!!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   choosing a grill to buy

   The two most popular outdoor grills are gas or charcoal grills. Below are a few differences between the two grills, so you will be able to make a decision if you plan on purchasing a grill.

2. 
   grilling with gas

   To begin gas grill are usually more expensive than charcoal grills.

3. 
   charcoal grilled foods

   Despite many upgrades and advances with gas grills, charcoal grills gives more of a smoke flavor to the food.

4. 
   charcoal or gas grills

   Gas grills are a snap to light, and gas grills are ready to cook much faster than charcoal grills.

5. Because gas grills requires so little effort to use and maintain it can be used year-round.

6. 
   how to grill slow

   Charcoal grills attains higher heat. They are best for grill-roasting and slow barbecue.

7. 
   how to use gas grills

   It's easier to maintain the temperature with a gas grills because it has adjustable flame controls for you to turn up or down.

8. 
   how to sear food

   Charcoal grills sear food better than a gas grill.

9. 
   family barbecue

   These are just a few differences between charcoal and gas grills to consider, but whichever one you may choose, enjoy grilling!

Resources

• BBQ
• GRILLING
• BARBECUE

[highcloud]

on 12/1/2009 Great article. I think I would like a gas grill. Thanks for sharing this info. 5*

[kims3003]

on 11/24/2009 VERY USEFUL INFO. WELL THOUGHT OUT

[tamby2112]

on 11/18/2009 Great information. I love my gas grill , but I also love the taste of the charcoal. Very well written.

[MyJB]

on 11/17/2009 I do like this article on grills. I, too, love barbecue and have wondered about the differences in grills. Thanks for the info. 5*

[christmaszorro2]

on 11/15/2009 Sorry about the post prior, I was misinformed by a member telling me thats what they do. Anyway, I just wanted to say that this article is important. Gas or charcoal determine how the food is going to taste. Personally I love charcoal because it has a richer flavor.