The Truth About Grilling With Charcoal

Few things get grillers more riled up than arguing about gas versus charcoal. Let us and our friends at Chefsteps settle this debate once and for all.


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The Truth About Grilling With Charcoal

Editor: Jing Niu
Animator: Josh Lim
Staff Writer: Matt Simon
Producer: Paula Chowles

[grim_al_kin]

Not only does charcoal infuse more flavor, it's a hotter, dryer source of heat than gas (Propane, when burned, releases tiny particles of water). This means your burger, steak, fish or meat-like product will develop a better and more flavorful crust a heck of a lot faster.

[sOulbaSe]

but its also definitely important what type of coals are you using. different wood make different tastes too

[highspacefox]

what about the various types of wood to smoke with?
apple wood
mesquite
oak wood
beautiful shots!

[GaviLazan]

Few things on earth are more beautiful than a chefsteps food video.

[MrKarmaya]

i admit... only came here to see meat get grilled

[aam]

is there truth to there being health risks when grilling with charcoal?

[MarkWoodChannel]

This is false, I cook chicken 100% indirect all the time over regular charcoal and you can clearly taste the fire.

[ammenting]

I miss the good old days when people cared about grammar. It’s more annoying than ASMR

[BoffinGrusky]

Sorry, but this is wrong. If you know anything about smoking meat or indirect heat grilling, you'll know what I'm talking about.