| Gas and charcoal grills are going head to head in the | | | | being worse for the environment because of the |
| outdoor BBQ grill market. Each side has its | | | | noxious fumes they produce. There are remedies for |
| proponents and opponents and both types of grills | | | | this however so you can grill tasty barbecue with |
| have unique benefits. Some people just can't choose | | | | charcoal and be environmentally conscious. You can |
| and actually own both a charcoal and a gas grill. | | | | purchase a chimney starter to light your coals which |
| Statistics show that right now gas grills make up | | | | will eliminate fumes. You can buy these for less than |
| more than half of the grills being sold. Gas grills make | | | | $20. |
| up about 60 percent of the grills on the market, while | | | | There are also, gasp, hybrid grills. Specifically there is |
| charcoal grills make up roughly 33 percent. Electric | | | | a charcoal gas grill that has a charcoal frill and also has |
| grills account for the rest. Check out the pros and | | | | a small propane tank that you can use to light the |
| cons of each type of grill before deciding which one | | | | coals. While prices range on both grills, charcoal grills |
| is best for you. | | | | tend to be on the cheaper side where gas grills can |
| Gas grills are known for being a bit easier to use | | | | be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few |
| which is a perk for new grillers. They also heat up | | | | thousand. |
| extremely quickly. You do not have to fuss with | | | | Depending on the space you have in your backyard a |
| messy coals and do not have to figure out how | | | | charcoal grill may be a better fit. Because they can |
| many coals you will need for a small, medium, or large | | | | actually be lit with an electric starter you can have |
| fire, which takes some time to learn. The pros swear | | | | virtually no open flame, so a smaller charcoal grill could |
| by charcoal grills. You will never see a barbecue | | | | be fine to have on your back porch. A large one |
| cook-off contestant using anything other than a | | | | might not be such a good idea. Gas grills are not the |
| charcoal fired grill. They know exactly how many | | | | safest grills to have on your back porch because |
| coals to use for the food they will be cooking, and it | | | | they are known to flare-up occasionally. Because of |
| turns out perfect every time. | | | | this they need to be away from any structure that |
| Charcoal is known for producing a smoky, mesquite, | | | | could catch fire. |
| finger-licking good taste. They are also known for | | | | |