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Gas or Charcoal for my a Father’s Day gift?
Posted by . Published on 14 April 2010, 5 Comments Received
I want my husband a portable grill for Father’s Day. I can not decide between gas or coal. I guess we’ll use for picnicking family for a weekend (we live in a very urban). I’ve never blown problems before and I meet to decide between gas or coal. I know he would enjoy more coal. . but I’m not sure how you can manage with a lunch at the charcoal grill, then back to the car. How long should we stand on this stage? What about gas? How long after eating grids could vacate. . . advice? All relevant information would be nice! I looked around and, ideally, have a Weber, which is $ 150 or less. A model of Joe “smoky”, “go anywhere grill” or “Q” model. Any input is greatly appreciated!
April 14th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Charcoal, there’s simply no comparison.
April 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I love the taste from charcoal, but I also prefer being able to control my heat with propane. Propane is ready faster. I have been thinking of trying this though…throw a few pieces of charcoal in a gas grill, you should get the flavor and still be able to control heat.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:40 am
If he is into grilling then charcoal, hands down. But if he is into food and the process, a gas smoker is both fun and produces amazing results. It is different and while it takes a little longer the results will blow you, he and the family out of the water. I have a Great Outdoors Smokey Mountain series smoker. My fiance is from Texas and takes BBQ seriously and even he loves it. Plus, you can get one for only about $130. It will be his new favorite toy. Good luck!!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:41 am
AJ, I am being up front with you here. had a gas BBQ, and slowly started to fall apart. I tossed the gas BBQ (kept the gas bottle of course), and purchased a 22.5 charcoal Webber Kettle BBQ. It cost me approximately $90.0 I have used it a number of times now, of god, the taste of the food totally different. But you have to learn when to use direct and indirect heat.
By the way, so easy to clean.
Chris
April 15th, 2010 at 12:51 am
While the propane grill is faster to heat up, and cool off, I would recommend the charcoal for the flavor. For something really portable, and easy to use, I would go with the cobb, like this one:
http://www.grillspecialists.com/index.php/cooking-products/smokers-and-grills/cobb-pro.html
The outside of the Cobb even stays cool while cooking, so you wouldn’t have to worry about it cooling down when you are ready to leave.