Propane v Charcoal. Grilling Thread

[CNS]

My grill shot craps this weekend.

I have cooked almost exclusively on a propane grill since high school.  I know how to do a lot with the propane grill.

That said, I am thinking hard about getting a charcoal grill this time around. 

I grill 3-4 times a week during warm temps, and 1-2 a week in the winter.

Thoughts?

Are charcoal's as versatile as propanes?

Note: BGE not in my budget right now.

[steve dave]

A) charcoal is better
B) charcoal is a pain in the ass

I have a big 4 burner propane but am thinking about getting a weber ketel for certain situations.  I'll never not have a gas though just because of ease of use/no clean up.

[CNS]

A) charcoal is better
B) charcoal is a pain in the ass

This has always been my stance too.

[Dr Rick Daris]

i won't eat meat that's been cooked on a bge on the account that it always tastes like eggs to me. i know they say it doesn't but it does is what i'm saying.

[pissclams]

In a straight up gas vs. charcoal challenge I bet most posters wouldn't be able to tell a taste difference.

Yes there's exceptions like the BGE.

If you really grill as much as  you say you do then you'd be insane not to go with gas.  The purists will be here and beat charcoal into the ground but it's not practical if you're cooking most of your meals with it.

Weber makes some good gas grills.

[06wildcat]

You can get a nice gas grill and a fairly cheap charcoal one and have the best of both worlds. Buy a chimney to start the charcoal though, nothing I hate more than someone who ruins food with the taste of lighter fluid.

[steve dave]

Last time I used a charcoal grill Brandon Clark's d-bag dad ran over the grill with his truck

[hillwalking03]

In a straight up gas vs. charcoal challenge I bet most posters wouldn't be able to tell a taste difference.

Yes there's exceptions like the BGE.

If you really grill as much as  you say you do then you'd be insane not to go with gas.  The purists will be here and beat charcoal into the ground but it's not practical if you're cooking most of your meals with it.

Weber makes some good gas grills.

This, I have a Weber Bullet and a gas grill.  The propane is used probably 3:1 because its easier.  I don't have to wait 25 minutes for heat.

[Gooch]

Last time I used a charcoal grill Brandon Clark's d-bag dad ran over the grill with his truck

[WillieWatanabe]

Propane FTW.

[ew2x4]

Do the nice propane/cheap charcoal combo. I got a $150 Kenmore from Sears that's a 4 burner and over 40,000 BTU's. I use it 90% of the time.

[Pittcat]

I've been a charcoal purist for my whole grilling life.  That said I'm thinking about going the dual grill mode and having a propane grill for regular grilling.  Charcoal kicked my ass this summer, and it's a mess.


Solution (as stated above):  Get a nice Weber gas grill, and a small charcoal grill.  BOBW.

[Brock Landers]

Dual mode FTW.


I prefer charcoal because it's great taste-wise, but it's not an exact science and there's always scooping the ashes out the bottom of the grill when you're done, takes longer for coals to be ready, etc...

Propane is quicker, easier to maintain a steady heat, and little or no clean up is needed.  Plus you can make a little packet of wood chips wrapped in foil to toss on to get a little smoke-action going in the food.

[michigancat]

You know who really cares about crap like this?

Dorky middle aged white people, that's who.

[Brock Landers]

Please point out the non-dorky, non-middle aged, non-white posters who are regular vistors to this board.  tia

[michigancat]

Please point out the non-dorky, non-middle aged, non-white posters who are regular vistors to this board.  tia

NOT THE POINT, BROCK LANDERS!!!

[steve dave]

Please point out the non-dorky, non-middle aged, non-white posters who are regular vistors to this board.  tia

NOT THE POINT, BROCK LANDERS!!!

NOT THE POINT BROCK LANDERS!!!

[CNS]

You know who really cares about feces like this?

Dorky middle aged white people, that's who.

 Define "middle aged"

[Dr Rick Daris]

You know who really cares about feces like this?

people who don't like their ribs tasting like an omelette?  

[Brock Landers]

Please point out the non-dorky, non-middle aged, non-white posters who are regular vistors to this board.  tia

NOT THE POINT, BROCK LANDERS!!!

NOT THE POINT BROCK LANDERS!!!

LOL, I know it wasn't his point, but on this board it's a topic guaranteed for lots of discussion.  May even hit 200 pages worth.

[Trim]

You know who really cares about crap like this?

Dorky middle aged white people, that's who.

Last time I used a charcoal grill Brandon Clark's d-bag dad ran over the grill with his truck

By the way, that was the first time a Clark family member ever ran something or somebody over at BSFS.

[yoman]

Propane FTW.

Who the eff are you? Hank Hill? Charcoal is so much better that it compensates for it being a pain in the ass to get warm (most of the time.) 

[WillieWatanabe]

Propane FTW.

Who the eff are you? Hank Hill? Charcoal is so much better that it compensates for it being a pain in the ass to get warm (most of the time.) 

Damnit, Bobby.

[Cire]

I've got both, propane during the week.  charcoal on the weekends.

[gokatgo]

gotta have both...gas for burgers, brats and whatnot...weber kettle for steaks and bbq