Getting ready to buy a new grill and I keep going back and forth. Gas is convenient but there's something about charcoal that just feels right. Love the smell, love the ritual of it. But then I think about convenience and not having to deal with charcoal mess. What do you guys prefer? Any brands you'd recommend?
Gas all the way for me. I've got two kids and a busy schedule so I need to fire it up and be cooking in like 5 minutes. Charcoal is fun occasionally but I don't have time to baby it anymore.
Charcoal guy here and I won't change. Yeah it takes longer but the flavor difference is legitimately noticeable, especially on steaks. Plus my dad taught me on charcoal so there's something about it that just feels right.
Pro tip: get a pellet grill. I know it sounds like overkill but my Traeger has actually become our most used cooking tool. Temperature control is insane and cleanup is easier than either option.
What kind of space are you working with? I'd go gas in an apartment setting but if you've got a yard then you can afford to experiment a bit more with charcoal.
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If you grill multiple times a week go gas. If you're a weekend warrior maybe twice a month, charcoal is worth the setup time. That's honestly the only metric that matters.