Tyler Hopper wrote:
> "Jack Curry" <Jack > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "WeeWilly" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Thanks for the replies so far..
>>>
>>> But, my question is.. why should I buy a gas vs a charcoal burner..
>>
>> IMO, food cooked on charcoal, especially natural lump tastes better. Much
>> better. A gas grill is certainly more convenient, but if you are willing to
>> sacrifice some convenience for taste, then cook on charcoal (or wood burned
>> to coals). Ask yourself, "Why am I getting in to this, and what end result
>> do I seek?"
>>
>>>
>>> What is the upside / downside of each.. other than the obvious.. cost of
>>> fuel, availability of fuel.. etc
>>
>> Gas. Turn on, cook. Buy a refill tank of propane.
>> Charcoal. Load the cooker, start the fire, wait until it's ready. Cook.
>> Empty ashes. Buy charcoal.
>>
>>>
>>> I'm really interested in the versatility of each and the quality of
>> product.
>>
>> There are hundreds of choices for both kinds. Your question is like asking,
>> "Which car should I buy?" Spend some time reading the faq and you may come
>> to your own conclusions http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/
>
> Jack, I respectfully disagree to the extent that I don't find charcoal that
> much
> more trouble than gas. Lump is no harder for me to come by than propane.
>
> I lite up a chimney on a gas burner and have the K ready to cook on as fast as
> I
> used to with the gasser. Clean up is certainly much more involved, storage is
> an
> issue, etc.
>
> But the superior flavor of cooking over lump/wood is far worth the extra
> effort.
>
>
What he said! With Kamado's optional gas burner, you don't even need the
chimney (that storage thing).

BOB