Charcoal Barbecue
The primitive fun of firing up a charcoal barbecue is what makes it still so popular. No flavour actually comes from the fuel itself - instead it's from the oils, marinades and cooking juices that fall onto the coals during cooking and cause the smoke, which then flavours the food.
This means it's a myth to think a charcoal barbecue must produce a better flavour than a gas one - it's all in the smoke. However, charcoal barbecues can also be used with woodchips and other smoke flavourings far more easily than a gas barbecue.
