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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 28 June 2006 |
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FLAME ON: Gas or charcoal?
 Deciding between a charcoal grill and gas grill is like arguing whether Coke or Pepsi is better.
Though they both have their advantages, it really comes down to personal preference.
That said, Kristy Sanchez, grill department head at Ace Hardware in Old Town Fort Collins, highlighted some of the pros for each.
“Gas grills are easier and less messy,” she said. “They seem to be more popular.”
Another reason to go gas is for more control of cooking temperature.
But charcoal enthusiasts argue there’s no comparison when it comes to the taste.
“A lot of people like the flavor of charcoal better,” Sanchez said.
Though the word is deceiving, charcoal isn’t coal at all: it’s actually wood. The smoked flavor from a charcoal grill is not easily replicated.
 To complicate the matter, other alternatives exist such as electric grills, which can be used indoors.
“Electric grills are nice because they have a plug-in for the heat source,” Sanchez said.
And recently igniting the market are infrared grills, which use special ceramic-plate burners that radiate heat.
With all the gizmos and gadgets grills come with now, the prices are as vast as the meals you can prepare.
Erin Frustaci
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