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Grill Power: Gas vs. Charcoal
Weber's $349 Performer uses charcoal but has a gas starter.
(Courtesy Weber)
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· Lots of extras on higher-end models, including warming drawers, side burners, a wood-chip smoking tray, rotisserie and ample work surfaces.
Cons
· Charcoal traditionalists insist gas grills cannot produce the ideal smoky taste (although mesquite chips and other flavor enhancers help).
· Generally more expensive, though the price range is wide: Starting at $100, but a "very decent" model costs $250 to $300, Wheeler says; high-end models are $750 to $1,000 and more.
· Carbon monoxide leaks are a concern; tales of explosions frighten some people.
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