THE BARBECUE BATTLE: GAS VS. CHARCOAL

A great debate in grilling is what’s better, charcoal or gas? For most of the Master Grillers, there is no room for compromise. One is either in one camp or the other, there cannot be a mix and match kind of thing. Let us have a look at the issues which are up for debate.

Gas Grilling:

Gas burning BBQ grills are extremely convenient to use. All one needs to do is to turn the knob on and say Hi to this highly adjustable source of heat. Unlike wood burning BBQ grills or charcoal burning BBQ grills, these gas burning BBQ grills are fueled by liquid propane which is stored in refillable tanks.

Gas grilling is quick and clean. There is absolutely no messing with those briquettes, no lighting, no stacking, no waiting for coals to glow and no smelly starter fluids. And once the dinner is done, there is no ashy mess waiting to be cleaned up. Turn the switch off, rub a metal brush on the grate and the clean up time is finished. A big con to gas grilling is that this type of grilling does not impart a great flavor to the grilled food. What’s BBQ without the flavor?

Charcoal grilling:

Charcoal burning BBQ grills may not give the same level of convenience and ease as the gas burning BBQ grills, but one great advantage that makes these stand much taller than others is the flavor they impart to the food. The white-hot and dry heat of the charcoal sears meat very fast, creating a crusty and caramelized exterior.

For sure, grilling on charcoal does require more attention and time than gas, from lighting the charcoal grill to waiting for the coals to heat up and managing the flame. Charcoal grills have other advantages in that they are usually more portable than the gas grill.You can load your charcoal grill and a bag full of charcoal into your car for a trip to the beach or park. Charcoal grills can even be made custom to fit into your backyard kitchen. Let’s face it, charcoal grills involve an element of danger along with them. Playing with fire is great fun. Surely, it may vary depending on who is behind the flame.

The final Verdict:

Ultimately, determining what’s best depends on the consideration of cost, practicality, convenience and flavor.

So now that we have settled this, where’s the BBQ capital of the world? Heritage Backyard Inc. is the answer. The wide range of offerings from American BBQ Grills, Argentine BBQ Grills, Santa Maria BBQ Grills, Uruguayan BBQ Grills, Wood burning smokers and Wood burning BBQ grills lets you have an amazing grilling experience. They also offer custom BBQ grills for your backyard kitchen so that you grill it your own way at your place.

And to check out who wins the Gas vs. Charcoal debate, check out their charcoal burning BBQ grills and gas burning BBQ grills.