>i have both gas and charcoal. if you're making anything like
>burgers, steaks or chicken which don't take long to cook then
>charcoal is a complete waste of time (unless it's your only
>option). that "charcoal" taste doesn't even come into play
>with you're cooking something for that short amount of time.
>if you think food tastes better cooked on charcoal it's most
>likely in your mind. the average person cannot tell the
>difference.
>
>if i'm doing a cook that's going to take some hours like
>smoking some ribs, a whole chicken, turkey or something like
>that, them i'm going charcoal for sure. that's when you get
>that taste of the charcoal smoke penetrating the meat.
>
>if you're into the whole hobby aspect of grilling though, then
>by all means fire up the charcoal and enjoy yourself. it's
>all good no matter what.

Aren’t all tastes/flavors essentially in one’s mind???