For the bbq, do you prefer charcoal or a gas grill?

I grew up with a charcoal grill, so for me, if it doesn’t have that charcoal taste, it’s not “real” bbq. However, a friend of ours is a wizard with his gas grill, mostly because of the marinades, flavors and sauces. It still feels like it’s missing something, though, and I always prefer the taste of charcoal (yeah, I know, it’s less healthy for you). So how about you: is it real bbq if it’s not charcoal?

Answer #1

There both real dude but charcoal is the way to go!

Answer #2

Definitely the food tastes better over charcoal but it is a lot more hassle than a gas grill.

I’ve had both. For a long time we used charcoal but now we cook out so often that we use a propane grill. The grilled food still tastes great but it does lack some of the smoky flavor you get from charcoal.

Answer #3

charcoal

Answer #4

Greased up, old lava rocks in a propane cooker are just about as authentic in leaving that “outdoor cooked” taste as the briquettes. I too, grew up with the charcoal briquettes that were piled up, soaked with gasoline, (just kidding) lit, and then spread evenly, just so by Dad.

Answer #5

charcoal but, if you have a fire to cook over that’s even better for BBQ chicken

Answer #6

charcoal, I like the smoky taste like they said above.

Answer #7

I will prefer the Charcoal grill because it have unique taste and smell.

Answer #8

I absolutly love charcoal, I will take propane if its all thats available, but the smokey charred charcoal taste is amazing, something you shouldnt live without!

Answer #9

I’ve had food grilled over charcoal, wood chips, and a gas grill. For me. I like the the wood chip method the best. For me, a gas grill takes out the outdoorsyness of grilling if you know what I mean?

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