I have had both. I love me Weber charcoal kettle best of all

It’s a beautiful day. The family’s in attendance, side dishes and beer in tow. Your sister-in-law brought a trunk full of Super Soakers. It’s BBQ time. Time to kick back in the yard and fire up the … stove?

Hmm, that doesn’t sound terribly exciting, does it? But that’s basically what you’re doing when you cook out on a gas grill, which is powered by the same largely flavorless fuel as your kitchen stove.

True fact: Cooking on a gas grill is more convenient than cooking with charcoal.

It’s also a lot less special. And, scientifically speaking, it creates less flavorful food.

More: Grilling Over Charcoal Is Objectively, Scientifically Better Than Grilling Over Gas