Charcoal Grill vs. Gas Grill Throwdown

It's the age old question: Gas or Charcoal? The flame debate between charcoal lovers and gas diehards has been going on now for years. Just read any of the top barbecue message boards, with both side making arguments for or against.

The smoke ring is the red and pink symbol of honor of extraordinary barbecue. A number of you smoke devils have seen it very close—that prized layer of pink under the bark (or the outside layer) in smoked meats

The smoke ring is the red and pink symbol of honor of extraordinary barbecue. A number of you smoke devils have seen it very close—that prized layer of pink under the bark (or the outside layer) in smoked meats. Yet, what is it truly and what causes it? The clarification exists in the meat itself.

BBQ Tips and Ideas For A Successful Barbecue

Take the barbecue itself - if it's seen better days then maybe it's due for an upgrade? Do you want the precision, efficiency and convenience of a gas barbecue or would you prefer the hands-on theater of a traditional charcoal-burner? Gas can be a real time-saver, assuming you remember to check the level of the gas bottle and don't have to make a dash to the local garden center to re-stock in the middle of the party.