
Gas vs. charcoal grill — which one should you choose?
It's Get Grillin' Week here at Tom's Guide, meaning we're here to help you prepare for a summer of al fresco entertaning. And for some, that means choosing the best grill for your yard, whether that's a gas or charcal model.
We consulted three grilling experts for their thoughts on gas vs. charcoal grills. Below, learn what they told us about food flavor, cooking experience, ease of use, and cost.
Gas grills are fueled by a propane tank, which attaches to the grill and allows it to fire up. Once the tank is connected, you can simply push an ignition button, select your temperature, and start cooking immediately.
This makes them ideal for quick weeknight meals or for busy families who need to get a meal on the table before soccer practice. However, gas grills don't impart the same flavor to foods that charcoal does, which could be a deal-breaker for some.
Some of the best gas grill brands include Weber, Traeger, Charbroil, Monument, Blackstone, and Nexgrill.
Charcoal grills are the more traditional option. Rather than gas, these grills use charcoal briquettes or lumps to create even heat that you can cook over.
Charcoal grills take longer to heat up and cool down than gas grills and require additional clean-up. However, they give food a rich, smoky flavor that most people associate with barbeques; gas grills simply can't match this flavor.
Some of the best charcoal grill brands include Char-Griller, Weber, Oklahoma Joe's, Masterbuilt, and Royal Gourmet.
Gas Grills
Charcoal Grills
Flavor
No flavor enhancement
Adds a smoky flavor
Cooking Experience
Fast and easy
Slow and more complex
Ease of Use
Simple for beginners
Takes time to master
Cost
Higher initial cost, lower ongoing cost
Lower initial cost, higher ongoing cost
The most significant difference between gas and charcoal grills is the food's flavor profile. Charcoal grills give food a classic, smoky flavor, while gas grills do not. For many, that alone might be the deciding factor that pushes them toward a charcoal grill over a gas one.
'Charcoal can impart a wood-fired classic BBQ flavor that adds a layer of enhancement to many foods,' explains Danielle 'Diva Q' Bennett, world champion pitmaster and Traeger ambassador. 'There is no flavor enhancement from propane. It is clean-burning with no added wood-fired flavor.' Charcoal grills can also offer a better and more authentic cooking experience
However, gas grills are a more convenient option for weeknight cooking. 'Heat management is very easy,' says Shannon Snell, head pitmaster at Sonny's BBQ. 'Turn the gas on, fire it up, and it's good to go.'
Daniel P. Craig, founder and editor in chief at Kitchen Deets, agrees. 'My gas grill offers convenience I appreciate on busy weeknights—instant heat and precise temperature control,' he says. 'It provides more even cooking but lacks that distinctive smoky flavor I crave.'
A charcoal grill is the best option for cooking over low, indirect heat. Therefore, if you're preparing an entire pork shoulder or rack of ribs, you can place them on the charcoal grill opposite the hot coals and let them slowly smoke. However, they can take 15 to 20 minutes to heat, which makes them less practical when you're trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry.
Gas grills have better temperature control, so you can cook a variety of foods on them. At high heat, you can sear meat or grill burgers to perfection, though you can also cook more delicate foods on a lower heat. 'On a gas grill, typically, quick-grilled items are more suitable (thin meats, seafood, and slices of vegetables),' says Bennett.
Winner: Although gas grills are more convenient, nothing beats the smoky taste of food cooked on a charcoal grill.
Winner: Both types of smokers produce a rich flavor, but offset smokers create a more traditional smokiness preferred by professional pitmasters.
Anyone can learn to grill, but the type of grill you choose will determine how easily you can master your cooking techniques. 'Gas grills are the easiest to use and maintain,' says Snell. 'Most gas grills have easy start-up instructions, and they require very minimal cleaning.' Simply push a button to ignite the grill and start cooking—no need to wait for the grill to preheat.
Craig agrees about the simplicity of gas. 'I can cook within minutes and cleanup is simpler—no ash removal required as with my charcoal grill,' he says.
The only potential downside is your propane tank running out of fuel partway through dinner preparation. Some gas grills have fuel sensors or gauges that will let you know when your tank is low so you can have a replacement ready to go and continue cooking.
Charcoal grills are harder to use. Before you can grill your food, you'll need to set up the grill and preheat it to the proper temperature. When you're finished cooking, you'll need to let the coals cool down before cleaning up, which can take some time.
Cleaning a charcoal grill involves emptying the ash collector after each use, which can be messy, whereas cleaning a gas grill is as simple as scraping leftover food off the grates using a grill brush.
Winner: Gas grills are easier to use and clean than charcoal grills.
The cost of a gas vs. charcoal grill might be your deciding factor. According to Craig, 'Charcoal grills are cheaper upfront but costlier to operate. I spend nearly twice as much annually on charcoal compared to propane, making gas more economical for frequent grillers like myself.'
If you're working with a limited budget, it might be worth choosing the best gas grill your money can buy rather than taking on the ongoing cost of charcoal fuel.
As Bennett explains, 'An inexpensive $100 charcoal grill may be initially cost-effective vs. a $500 gas grill, but the durability of the gas grill may be 5 to 10 years with proper maintenance, whereas the charcoal grill, depending on the thickness of the metal, may need to be replaced multiple times.'
If you like the idea of having a covered storage area for your propane tank, the E-210 is a great option. It offers 450 square inches of cooking space total, with 360 inches of this sitting on the main cooking grid, a good amount of space for a two-burner grill.
Winner: Gas grills are more expensive upfront, but cheaper to maintain over time.
At the end of the day, your choice between a gas and charcoal grill will come down to your budget and your preferences. Charcoal grills are cheaper initially and give food a unique smoky flavor, but they take time to heat up, require extra clean-up, and can be more expensive to fuel over time.
Gas grills often cost more initially but are cheaper to fuel. They also heat up faster than charcoal grills and have simpler maintenance requirements.
Charcoal grills are better for those who crave the smoky flavor of traditionally grilled meat and want the rustic experience of cooking over hot coals. Meanwhile, gas grills are better for quick meals and weeknight cooking. The right choice depends on individual priorities.

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Amazon Prime Day ends soon. I found the best outdoor deals to transform your backyard or garden
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With these picks, you'll be able to tidy and organize your space and then entertain your loved ones once the chores are checked off the list. The best part is, many of these products have either been tested and approved by our editors or by experts we've interviewed. Personally, I've been covering Amazon Prime Day home deals for the past three years, so I made sure to throw in products from top brand names like Weber and Ninja, which have been popular with both editors and readers, in my experience. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and we ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. 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Woman's Sister Makes an Insensitive Joke About Her Miscarriage. Now She Wonders if She Overreacted
Taking to Reddit, a woman sought advice on if she was overreacting to an insensitive joke that her sister made She said that even her mom was saying that she was letting the joke "ruin the whole day" Fellow Redditors came out in force to disagree and even provided advice on what they would have said in the momentA woman wants to know if she was in the wrong for her response to an insensitive joke that her sister made about her miscarriage. Taking to Reddit's "Am I Overreacting" forum, a 27-year-old woman explained that she and her husband suffered a miscarriage at nine weeks recently. "It was our first pregnancy, and we were devastated. We've been slowly healing," she wrote. However, the miscarriage was turned into a joke by her 30-year-old sister while they were attending a family BBQ. The sister, who has three kids of her own, said, 'At least you didn't get too attached—you didn't even have time to paint a nursery!' The joke was met with silence from everyone else at the table, but the woman said that her sister "laughed like it was nothing." "I got up and went inside. Later, when it was time for family pictures, I refused to come out. I told my mom I didn't want to be in them, and she said, 'Don't let one comment ruin the whole day,' " she continued. "But it did ruin the day. I felt small and stupid and humiliated." In the aftermath of her response, the woman's sister is accusing her of "making it awkward for everyone." She also texted that she's being punished "for a joke." "My mom says I should just let it go and come to the next gathering like normal," she said. "Was I overreacting by refusing to smile for photos with someone who said something like that?" Overwhelmingly, the response was that the woman did not overreact at all. In fact, many people implied that her reaction was more gentle than theirs would have been. "Your sister's comment was outrageous, insensitive, and in my opinion repulsive," one Redditor wrote. Others agreed, with one writing, "Couldn't agree more. That comment wasn't a joke, it was cruel. You don't get to shame someone for grieving and then play the victim." "I wouldn't have even hung around if I were in your shoes," someone admitted. "No one said anything to her? Your mom expected you to just be okay with all this? If it were my mom, she'd have dressed your sister down so hard, your sister would have wished that she'd just hit her." Even the poster's mother was called out for her reaction to the joke, with one person calling her "quite dismissive and thoughtless." "Did you slap your sister across the face? Flip the table? No? Then you are definitely not overreacting," one person assured her. "Why mom's will expect the nice kid to put up with bullying by a sibling never made sense to me. They need to stop enabling your sister and stand up to her too." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Yet another fierce Redditor revealed how they would have responded in the moment. "Hit her back with 'YOU, not me. YOU made it awkward for everyone by making a sick joke about my DEAD baby. You are a disgusting human being and until you sincerely apologize you have no sister.' Then block for at least a month," they recommended. They also had a response for the mom: "If mom continues to push ask her 'Why are you condoning her cruelty and sick joke about my dead baby? Is that who you want to be? I am not having anything to do with her for the next several months at least and never again if she does not apologize sincerely. If you continue to invite her to the family gatherings during that time, then you have chosen the side of the daughter who is cruel and makes jokes about your dead grandchild. And I will not come to any gatherings she is invited to. And you will permanently damage our relationship by condoning her behavior.' " Read the original article on People