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Is charcoal grilling bad for you? There has definitely been some concern over this. It is precisely because of the question “Is charcoal grilling bad for you?” that many people have opted to stay away from grilling altogether or have chosen to use gas grills as an alternative. Of course, gas grills really cannot provide the same results and taste that charcoal grilling can provide. If you are concerned about the question of whether “Is charcoal grilling bad for you?” it is important to understand the facts about this debate.

One of the reasons that the question of ‘is charcoal grilling bad for you’ arose is the concern that charcoal burns dirty. This means that when charcoal burns small particles of soot are released into the air. If you are standing nearby and breathe in the air from the charcoal as it burns, this can cause existing lung and heart problems to become aggravated.

Another reason that many people are concerned about the questions of ‘is charcoal grilling bad for you‘ is that charcoal grilling can potentially result in the development of carcinogenic compounds. This has lead to a concern regarding the risk of cancer associated with grilling food. Carcinogenic compounds are thought to be form when fat from meat drips on the charcoal and then rise along with the smoke and become deposited into the food. Food may also develop carcinogenic compounds when it becomes charred.

If you are concerned about the question of ‘is charcoal grilling bad for you’ there are some steps that you can take to help reduce the risks. First, try to avoid breathing in the smoke while you are grilling. Second, try to avoid allowing the meat to become charred while it is cooking. This can be done by not letting the food to overcook over high heat.

There is also another important step you can take if you are concerned about the question of ‘is charcoal grilling bad for you.” You might consider using natural charcoal. Rather than using charcoal that is made from sawdust, consider using charcoal that is produced from oak hardwood charcoal and does not contain any limestone, oil, coal, petroleum or sawdust. These products have become more widely available around the country and are considered a great alternative to charcoal if you want the taste and flavor of using charcoal for your grilled food but are concerned about developing health problems due to using charcoal in your grilling.

By: Nicholas White
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Whether you’re getting ready to upgrade your current grill or making your first purchase, you do have decisions to make. One of those decisions is do I buy gas or charcoal.

First of all however, we should probably get the language correct.

There is a difference between barbeque and grilling. When you barbeque you are cooking your food slowly at much lower temperatures than when grilling. You are using a smoker at temperatures around 225 to 250 degrees and your cooking time is measure in hours not minutes. When using a gas or charcoal grill to cook, you are cooking at much higher temperatures and your cooking time is measured in minutes not hours. That is unless you are using a cooking method called indirect grilling. That does slow the cooking process somewhat.

Having said all that, if your game plan is to get a grill, then you need to decide whether you buy a gas grill or charcoal grill. Both have advantages and disadvantages that I want to share with you.

Advantages to charcoal grills

1)      First of all these grills are relatively inexpensive to buy. If you find yourself on a limited budget this could very well be the way to go.

2)      Charcoal grills do tend to burn hotter than gas, especially if you ventilate them. This is perfect for the grilling experience.

3)      Another advantage is many people feel that you get a better taste with charcoal verse gas.

Disadvantages of a charcoal grill

1)      Charcoal can be very messy to deal with.

2)      Another disadvantage is that these grills take so long to heat up. Generally around 40 minutes or so.

3)      One of the biggest challenges using this grill is the fact that it is harder to hold steady temperatures in the wintertime. This is something that is important to me since I cook all year long.

Advantages to gas grills

1)      I feel the biggest advantage of a gas grill is the fact they light so easy and heat up so quickly. They are heated and ready to go in only 15 to 20 minutes compared to 40 minutes with charcoal.

2)      These grills hold a steady temperature very well in the wintertime. It is very easy to cook all year round with this equipment. I happen to know this from first hand experience.

3)      Of course you don’t have to deal with the mess that charcoal makes.

4)      I also feel gas grills are easier to use when indirect grilling than charcoal grills.

5)      These grills are definitely more expensive to buy, but when it comes right down to it they are just so much more convenient to use.

Disadvantages to a gas grill

1)      First of all they are more expensive to buy. This can be an issue if you are on a limited budget.

2)      The purists in the group would tell you the taste is just not as good as charcoal.

For many years I owned only a charcoal grill, however once I tried a gas grill, I decided that I would always own one going forward. There may be times that I would want charcoal, but I will always have gas as well.

Also as far as grilling tips go, whether you are just learning how to grill or you are an old hand at it, the one other buying tip I can give you is, if you are going to buy a gas grill get one with at least 400 square inches of cooking space (preferably 500 square inches) and get one with three burners. The three burners (cooking zones) give you much greater flexibility when cooking and make it much easier for indirect grilling. Personally I would not have it any other way.

By: Tom Savas
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