Should I buy a portable gas grill or a coal grill?

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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 12-08-2011

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This is an interesting question and one that largely is going to come down to personal taste but let’s think it through. Now we know that everyone loves coal grills because it gives the food that lovely smoked taste, however there is a downside to cooking with coal.

First up, there is the time it takes to prepare. You'll need to assemble your coal grill and fill it with coal. Then you'll need to light it, which is never a straight forward task. Once you have those coals burning you'll need to keep them burning until they get to a temperature that you can cook on.

In contrast the portable gas grill is as simple as connecting up the gas supply and pressing the ignition. Straightaway you have a good flame and you can adjust the heat accordingly. Simple.

Then after you have enjoyed your lovely tasty food it’s as simple as turning off the gas, letting the grill cool down and giving it a quick clean before you can quickly pack it away. Not so simple for the coal grill as you'll have to wait for the coals to burn away and the grill to cool down. The mess from the coals can take a lot more effort to clean away and you don't want that getting everywhere.

What about the smoked taste? Well the key to any good grill is the marinade you use on the meat. Spending a bit of time preparing you food the night before will pay you dividends when you come to enjoy it on your portable gas grill.

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