Gas or Charcoal ?

[Ayek]

I used to dismiss gas BBQs as nothing more than outdoor gas stoves, but then I discovered that I am far too lazy and unorganised and impatient to go about it any other way.

[peoplething]

Grilling - Kingsford, maybe some lump wood charcoal

Smoking - 30% Lump Wood/50% Kingsford/20% Soaked Wood Chunks

I don't own a gas grill, but I do admit that if you really want two 'grilled' hotdogs, then gas is perfect. Why go through all that charcoal prep for anything less that 37lbs of meat?

The known carcinogen thing is accurate, and it has been a while since I've looked at research, but the carcinogens formed are (aromatic hydrocarbons and such) all over the place (soil, water, air) and have been for years. They don't degrade very much, and there's not much we can do about it.... so eat some grilled and smoked food once in a while, it won't hurt you anymore than living on this planet.