There are at least 6 benefits of a charcoal BBQ over a gas BBQ that cannot be ignored. Those benefits are: overall value, ease of transporting, lower repair costs, hotter burning, greater control over heat, and last, but by no means least – taste. A brief explanation of each benefit of a charcoal BBQ is presented below.

Value – The price of a charcoal BBQ is much lower than for gas. This is a definite plus for the cost-conscious consumer. A charcoal BBQ may not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive gas BBQ’s, but they remain an excellent cooking apparatus.

Ease of transporting – You can transport a charcoal BBQ very easily. In fact, you can usually put your bag of charcoal right inside the BBQ and take off. There are no cylinders to drag around. You don’t have a bunch of racks to deal with when moving around. Freedom of movement can mean much in outdoor cooking settings.

Lower repair costs – A charcoal BBQ does not have any moving parts. You may have to replace a top rack or ash catcher, but that is about it. You will find replacement parts much cheaper than gas BBQs. This benefit is a major plus for charcoal BBQs.

Hotter Burning – Plain and simple charcoal produces much more heat than gas. More heat aids in the searing of meat to hold juices in. You can also cook more items such as vegetables.

Greater control over heat – When you stack coals on a charcoal BBQ, there are open spaces away from the direct heat. You can move an item being cooked closer or farther away from the heat as the item required. This type of flexibility in your cooking must be a great benefit.

Taste – While this may be a highly subjective claim, most BBQ enthusiasts will tell you the smoky flavour of a charcoal BBQ simply tastes better than anything cooked with gas or pellets. The proof is in the taste, compare for yourself. More than likely, you will find yourself in the majority of those favouring the taste of charcoal BBQ over gas BBQ. Home Fires provides a wide selection of quality charcoal BBQs.