Classic Question

[vp311]

Ok, So lets get this started. Which is better, gas or charcoal briquette. Which one makes the best bbq?

 

[Mama Mangia]

To me - charcoal wins!!! It gives an authentic BBQ flavor that the gas grills just don't have.

 

[oldbay]

Charcoal. And started in a charcoal chimney. I used to thnk it didn't matter how you lit the charcoal. But after buying a charcoal chimney last summer, I changed my mind. A charcoal chimney lights the charcoal faster, more even, and without using petroleum products to fould out flavor of food.

 

[vp311]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a charcoal chimney?

 

[spiceplace]

We did a post on charcoal chimneys in our blog last summer. I have two now, one at home, and one in the camper. They work amazingly well to light charcoal without using lighter fluid.

Matt

 

[r8rpwr]

Charcoal, no question about it. The difference in taste is unbelievable.

I think we had a post about this a few months ago, let me see if I can dig up the thread.

 

[Mama Mangia]

like they say - charcoal for flavor - gas for heat

 

[loubear]

I agree with charcoal, if I wanted to cook with gas I would just cook on my stove at home.

 

[gregf0900]

When the kids are starving I use gas, they don't know the difference anyway. But for me always charcoal, can't beat the flavor. Charcoal chimney's are the best for starting your coals.