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Gas vs. Charcoal
GREG HOLCH, House & Home senior editor
Gas grills account for about 60 percent of the grills sold in the U.S. Gas grills are easy to light and to use year-round, but there's been an uptick in interest in charcoal grills. Charcoal grills are less expensive, and most experts claim that charcoal grilling gives food a more natural, smoky flavor. Portable tailgating grills of both types are also an option.
Our Reviews
Advantages
- Heats quickly
- Temperature easy to control
- Year-round use
Disadvantages
- More expensive than charcoal grills
- Some prefer the flavor of grilling over coals
Advantages
- Less expensive than gas grills
- Lighter and more portable than gas grills
- Many prefer the taste of food grilled over charcoal
Disadvantages
- Harder to clean
- Takes longer to heat up