| One question that is on the lips of all in the world of | | | | Like charcoal barbecues, the stainless steel gas |
| barbecuing is "Which is best, a charcoal or a Stainless | | | | barbecue cooks over direct heat, however they |
| Steel gas BBQ?". There is no denying that a gas BBQ | | | | typically operate from butane or propane gas. Gas |
| gives you a perfect fire at the touch of a button, | | | | BBQ grills are neat and convenient and there are 5 |
| and gives you the control over the precise | | | | distinct advantages of gas BBQ grills over charcoal |
| temperature that you are cooking at, not to mention | | | | BBQs which can be summarised as follows: |
| the lack of mess when you are finished. Previously | | | | 5 Reasons Why Stainless Steel Gas Barbecues Are |
| charcoal grillers had argued that the convenience was | | | | Better |
| at the detriment to the taste of cooking over coals, | | | | 1). They light quickly at the push of a button, and |
| however, new research carried out by a major | | | | offer controllable, consistent temperatures and an |
| manufacturer of both charcoal and gas grills has | | | | even distribution of heat. This makes them much |
| proved through extensive taste testing that there is | | | | more reliable and ensures that the food can be |
| no significant flavour difference between either | | | | cooked to perfection and is much less likely to burn. |
| method. All of this, plus the fact that although | | | | 2). Many stainless steel gas BBQs feature multiple |
| stainless steel gas BBQs are more expensive initially, | | | | burners with separate controls so that you can cook |
| charcoal grills will actually cost more to operate over | | | | different foods at the same time. This is possible as |
| the long run, means that gas BBQs definitely come | | | | the multiple burners allow you to vary the |
| out on top. | | | | temperature on different parts of the grill. Side |
| Charcoal BBQs were traditionally the BBQ of choice, | | | | burners even give you the option of cooking |
| ranging from cheap disposal trays to the built in brick | | | | vegetables or sauces along with the meat. |
| variety. The charcoal is lit and left for about 40 | | | | 3). Gas BBQ grills also mean quicker cooking times |
| minutes to get to the right temperature before the | | | | which means that you can cook a larger quantity of |
| food is cooked, and is left with a distinctive flame | | | | food, which makes them perfect for larger groups |
| grilled appearance. There is a definite knack to | | | | but also means that you can quickly do smaller meals |
| getting it right with a charcoal BBQ and some people | | | | with less fuss. |
| take pride in their ability to get the fire started and | | | | 4). Another huge plus is that cleaning is quick and |
| tended properly, others fail dismally and end up | | | | easy, there is no messy ash to deal with, you simply |
| cooking the food in the house, before bringing it out | | | | need to wipe the grill clean with a damp soapy cloth. |
| into the garden to eat. Another big downside of | | | | Some models even include a 'one touch' cleaning |
| charcoal BBQs is the mess, with all the ash having to | | | | system, that makes cleaning even easier. |
| be removed after cooking. The start up time and the | | | | 5). Finally, whilst gas barbecues tend to be initially |
| clean up time, make the whole charcoal BBQ | | | | more expensive, they are cheaper to run and |
| experience a much longer and more complicated | | | | therefore they cost less to operate over time. |
| process. | | | | |