Hiya Cold
(I used to live in Trenton, ON)
Grilling offers choices of direct and indirect heat. Direct is, as it implies, directly over the heat source. Indirect heat has the heat source away from the food. A third method is involved when the grill is covered and that becomes an oven.
I like both types of cooking. Gas has advantages of being almost instantaneous and charcoal has the flavor. Charcoal can be made to get hotter than gas, In fact, if done correctly, you can even stir-fry in a wok. Gas has a max limit but is also easily regulated.
In wind both suffer unless you have a lid. At that point you're modifying your cooking method to oven with either direct or indirect heat.
Have I confused you enough?
I grill with both, depending on what I am doing and when.
During the week I will fire up the propane grill for dinner. On the weekend when I have more time I'll get the charcoal going. When I really have time I'll fire up the charcoal smoker :crazydance:
When I camp I usually go with charcoal because camping usually means I have time on my hands. However, this past season I have used my little propane grill 'cause I have a 2 year old running around and I don't want the hot grill sitting on the ground where he'll probably run into it. I can set the propane grill up on the table and it will cool down quickly.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
I also use propane during the week and charcoal on the weekends when there is more time.
While camping I had always used a Weber BabyQ due to the control. But now that I'm cooking with a dutch oven and will carry charcoal, I am thinking about getting an inexpensive charcoal grill to take with us. But can a charcoal grill be used on a table?
And before anyone says it, I don't like to cook in the fire ring. I don't like having to squat down around the ring to cook.
[quote author=fritz_monroe link=topic=1333.msg11456#msg11456 date=1330970596]
... But can a charcoal grill be used on a table?
There are a lot of small charcoal grills designed for tabletop use, Fritz. I know CharBroil makes at least one model and have seen others. Google tabletop charcoal grill and you'll find a lot of options.
John
I'm in the pro charcoal camp, the flavor imparted by charcoal and the smoke is worth the work and effort. I do bring a smaller weber Q for burgers and dogs and some quick meals, but we usually plan something for charcoal. A one hour chicken, is a real treat. Alton Brown, TVFN, even did a skirt steak directly on the coals, natural lump coal. I haven't tried that yet, but it's on my list. Plus your kettle can serve as a smoker. Big Fan of charcoal.
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