Benefits of Grilling With Propane 

Once the warmer weather arrives, families and friends often take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors by hosting barbeques, bonfires, and pool parties to celebrate the coming of new adventures ahead. The experts at Tri Gas & Oil would like to aid our valued customers in these fun activities by providing helpful information and expanding upon the pros and cons of propane grilling vs. charcoal grilling. We are your go-to source for propane along the Eastern Shore of Maryland and provide convenient services such as propane delivery and affordable payment options. Read on to learn about the superior benefits of propane in our propane grilling vs. charcoal section located below.

Propane Grilling vs. Charcoal Grilling 

When grilling, users have the choice between two typical heat sources and those include propane and charcoal. Each heat source has benefits, but we find propane to be superior. Propane grilling is safe, clean, and affordable. Other differences are:

Pros of Propane

• Propane grills light immediately
• Propane grills are much safer than charcoal grills as they are not susceptible to things like wind.
• Propane grills are easier to clean.

Pros of Charcoal

• Charcoal offers a great smokey taste
• Charcoal is less expensive
• Charcoal grills usually have direct and indirect cooking areas

Cons of Propane

• Propane generally offers less flavor
• Users may run out of propane while cooking
• Gas grills usually take up more space

Cons of Charcoal

• Charcoal takes at least a half-hour to warm up
• Charcoal grills create a lot of ash residue
• Users must maintain the temperature