Gas Grills Pros and Cons

PRO's:
The gas grill’s strongest point is its simplicity: It’s incredibly easy to use (Check out these gas grills!). In fact, it’s not much different than cooking on your stove inside — especially if you have a gas stove. It’s also easy to clean, and it starts up quickly. Just turn the burner on, wait about 10 minutes, and you’re ready to roll. There are also lots of add-on features available for gas grills, such as rotisserie cookers and pizza ovens.

CON's:
However, there are some cons to gas grills as well. The biggest complaint is the lack of flavor. Gas grills just can’t provide that smoky, straight-off-the-grill taste like charcoal can. They’re also harder to assemble. You’ll spend a couple of hours putting your new gas grill together; whereas, a charcoal grill takes half an hour or less to put together. Plus, they’re usually more expensive than charcoal when you’re looking at comparable models.

Still, it’s worth noting that many steakhouses use gas grills for their steaks (Check out this article to see how to cook different cuts of steak). They like the quick, even cooking that gas offers, and some models get hot enough for perfect sear marks.