A Charcoal Grill is Best for Real Barbecue Flavor

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. And when there are wisps of flame from the dripping fat, it gives the meat that extra special barbecue taste. That BBQ taste is intensified when you use a BBQ grill that uses charcoal or wood to cook the food.

You'll find that getting a charcoal BBQ grill going takes a bit of time. 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 needs around 30 minutes of burning before it's hot enough to cook over. 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. If you go for an expensive model, it has ramps which can be raised and lowered. Otherwise you can produce different temperatures by raking the coals around.

You can't rush things with a charcoal BBQ. A gas grill is great for those times when you need to get dinner on the table quickly and don't have time for the whole charcoal process. Many people like to come home after work and start up the grill; since a charcoal BBQ takes quite a bit of time, it's not often the best choice for this scenario.

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. Also, food grilled over charcoal definitely tastes better than a gas grill.

A typical charcoal barbecue grill is very affordable. Really, all that's required is a good stock of charcoal. Although the expense will add up, it's really not much different from the propane you need to run a gas grill. 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.