(06-07-2021, 09:16 PM)Jags Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 09:08 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Same here. I see little difference between cooking on a gas grill and a stovetop. You get some flavor from the charred fat, but nothing like a charcoal and wood sizzle. 

It is much more convenient, though.

Convenient, yes.  But like you said, it is like using a covered burner outside. I feel wood and charcoal gives you a little extra flavor for one, but it also an activity.  You don’t just light the propane and wait 2-5 minutes and cook.  Enjoy it, light the wood or coals, take in the smells.  Let it burn down. I enjoy grilling, cooking too for that fact.  I don’t look at it as a “chore”. I look at it as a fun experience.  And it’s not just a weekend thing either!!! It’s liberating. Fire the darn thing up Monday night!

We prefer charcoal but time is not on our side and is one reason we went propane. We grilled this afternoon before my husband went to work. That would not have been possible with the charcoal grill since we were limited on time. Plus it had to be done before it rained. The steak was actually really tasty.

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