gas vs. charcoal

[NothernHVAC/R]

I know that this debate is as old as time but i was just wondering what you guys prefer? i prefer to cook pretty much everything over charcoal, i just like all the smoke and plus i can drink a few more beers while cooking as it takes longer.

[tim collier]

I have both and I think charcoal is the best, I prefer the hardwood charcoal it gives your meat a relly good flavor.

[Jay 41]

If you're going to use gas, you might as well cook in the house. Besides you already know the answer, more beer time!

[deaner]

I think charcoal is best but I generally use gas to make it quicker with less soft drinks (which are rather hard). We cook out often.

[mattm]

I use both along with real wood sometimes. Not a big difference to me.

[spotts]

I cook on gas.

[Lord Icon]

I have been bbq and smoking for 10-12 years now and I like the hybrid systems.
The heat is from a propane burner...good consistant heat and easy to regulate.
the top has a smoker tray adds the flavor that gas lacks and I can regulate flavor better .....very helpful when smoking fish. Mine is a Brinkman 2000. the model has been discontinued for flashier crap. The smoker box rotted the first year, but being in the trade I made a new one out of stainless.
My main smoker box is gas but I have seen great results from an electric one ...super great for cold smoking stuff.
Kris

[TightDrunken]

i use a vermont casting signature series Gas grill , then agian i'm a Gas technican.

[cep a/c]

Charcoal or wood! Never gas. If you stoop to gas you might as well put on you skirt and cook inside!

[lawrencep]

weber,kingsford,beer!

[aljones]

Charcoal, with some tennis ball-sized chunks of green mesquite.

[jlcash26]

I have always used gas.

[coordinatesales]

I use gas with a smoker box. That way I get the best of both worlds. The smoky flavor of wood and the speed and cooking control of gas.

[Refer-Madness]

I use gas with a smoker box. That way I get the best of both worlds. The smoky flavor of wood and the speed and cooking control of gas.

Ditto. Besides, I dont need an excuse to have more beer, I just drink em if I want em! IF you must use an excuse, just turn the heat down, and try not to trip over your skirt while you explain to the Mrs. why its taking so long and you can't stand upright anymore!

[rickd1]

I like charcoal but you cant beat gas for the quickness

[I_bend_metal]

My grill does both...during the week for a quick meal it's gas for me.....but come the weekend it's back to charcoal and some good mesquite chips.

[rickd1]

My grill does both...during the week for a quick meal it's gas for me.....but come the weekend it's back to charcoal and some good mesquite chips.

Is that a home made grill or do they sell them like that? Nice idea.

[ultratec]

No comparison when it comes to taste, and flavor!













Dont forget the salad :-)

[I_bend_metal]

Is that a home made grill or do they sell them like that? Nice idea.

It was actually made that way but it is about 7 years old. It's a basic gas grill with a side burner only when I want to I can take out the grate that holds the "lava rock" stuff and replace it with a charcoal tray. It slides in right over top of the burners....then just stick the cooking grate back in and you are good to go....takes about 2 minutes to change out.

[pateman29]

I'll take wood over charcoal and gas anyday.