Propane BBQ

Propane BBQ Advantages

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Should you get a charcoal or a gas BBQ grill?

This is one of the most important questions you should answer when buying a BBQ grill. Unfortunately, this is also a subject of major debate, so you might have a hard time choosing, but hopefully, this blog will help you out.

I love barbecues (the food, the parties and the grills) and I remember not knowing what to pick, too, when I was shopping for my first BBQ grill. I ended up buying one of each kind – a charcoal BBQ kettle and a propane BBQ grill, and I love them both but I have to admit that I use my gas grill more often.

Here are the major advantages of a gas grill that I’ve noted:

Ready to use (almost) – With a gas grill, all you have to do is connect the hose (if you’re using a natural gas grill) or turn on the tank (if you’re using a propane BBQ), push a button to start the fire then wait ten to fifteen minutes for the grill to heat up.

If you’re using a charcoal grill, you will need to put in the charcoal briquets or lumps and light them up, though most charcoal grills now also come with an ignition system so you don’t have to use matches, then wait about half an hour before you can cook on it.

Faster cooking time – Aside from the quick heating time, gas grills also cook faster, so you can have the meal ready in less than an hour. This is mainly because they use high, direct heat whereas charcoal grills use indirect heat, making them more suitable for slow-cooking tough or large cuts of meat.

Temperature control – Gas grills can hold a steady temperature, along with varying ones if it has more than two burners. At the same time, you can easily turn the heat up and down to cook your meats to perfection.

No flare-ups – If you don’t like having to keep your eyes on your grill with a squirt bottle ready to kill those flare-ups, I suggest you get a gas grill which has no open flames.

Easier to clean – Grills require regular clean-up, but you get to spend less time cleaning a gas grill than a charcoal grill, since there’s no ash to collect and less drips, just a bit of grease buildup that you can easily scrape off with the right brush.

More features and accessories – Gas BBQ grills are more fancy than charcoal ones, with various built-in features and a wide variety of accessories to choose from, including a rotisserie attachment, a side burner, an extra worktable and different racks to maximize space.

As for the disadvantages, the only one I can point out is the higher price of gas grills. As for the flavor, I can’t say there is much of a difference. In fact, most restaurants use gas grills and still produce great, smoky flavors.

Aside from the type of BBQ grill, make sure you consider other factors, as well. For example, if you want a grill you can bring anywhere outdoors, you should get a portable BBQ which is available in either propane or charcoal, and if you want more durability and style, a stainless steel BBQ is a good choice.