The open flame of the grill is what produces the great taste that's associated with BBQ food. The food gets charred because of the heat coming from the grate. You can't beat the flavor that you get from the flickers of fire that are produced from the fat dripping off the meat. That BBQ taste is intensified when you use a BBQ grill that uses charcoal or wood to cook the food.



It's a little time consuming to start up a charcoal BBQ grill. The charcoal has to be brought out from the garage or shed. It has to be portioned out correctly on the grill and then lit. It takes about thirty minute to burn it down enough to start cooking. If you plan on using the grill for a long time, you have to add fresh charcoal from time to time. After barbecuing, the pile of ashes has to be cleaned up.

As well, remember that with a charcoal grill, you can't have total control over the cooking temperature. Some of the more expensive models have ramps that can be adjusted up or down. As well, moving the coals around can help to heat up or slow down the fire.

Things move slowly with a charcoal grill. If you're in a hurry and have no time to wait for the charcoal to heat up, then a gas grill is definitely more convenient. Most people like to grill after work during the week, and because it's inconvenient and time-consuming charcoal may not always be a popular choice.

However, don't forget that there's a lot of pleasure that comes along with grilling on a charcoal BBQ. Firstly, it's fun to play with the fire, stand around the barbecue and watch the meat being grilled just the way you like it. And there's no doubt that food prepared on a charcoal grill is much tastier than what you'll get from a gas grill.

A typical charcoal barbecue grill is very affordable. The only thing that you need is a constant supply of charcoal. The cost for this could add up over time, but even with a gas BBQ you need to buy propane. Also, the charcoal grill lasts a very long time, as it has very few parts and a simple design.

Of course, it's up to you in the end whether you go with a charcoal or gas BBQ grill. You can get some amazingly flavorful steaks off a charcoal BBQ. It can be a fun and pleasant activity. It's a great choice when you're not pressed for time and you get a lot of pleasure out of the authentic BBQ taste of meat cooked over charcoal.