I realize there is no definitive answer to this question that has been argued forever, it's completely subjective. I just thought it would be fun to ask you TFP food brethren what you prefer.
This thread was thought of because tonight was "my" first night of our beloved grilling season. My hubby and I love to cook together but for whatever reason, he cower's before the grill. We both love grilled meat, so I am left to be the "grill keeper" (really weak Ghostbuster's reference
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I personally prefer the taste of meat cooked over real fire (that is: charcoal). I have experienced charcoal most of my life but I had a built-in gas grill at a rental house a few years ago. I absolutely loved the convienience of it but it just didn't infuse the food with the smoky goodness I love.
I have to admit, much like some people love the smell of gas or skunk, I really like the smell and taste that's imparted to food from lighter fluid. Weird or not so much?
So let's hear it fellow griller's, what do you use and what do you prefer?