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Gas Barbecue

There are two different gasses that can be used on a gas barbeque, each one with its own advantages and disadvantages. They are natural gas and propane. A natural gas grill is connected up to the natural gas utility lines that are already established and used to heat houses. Gas is supplied on demand, and as much or as little as needed can be used. The cost of the fuel will end up on the monthly gas bill.

A propane gas barbeque requires tanks filled with propane gas to function. The tanks can be purchased and refilled at many gas stations and larger grocery stores. Hardware stores are also good places to pick up propane gas for grilling. For larger barbeques and longer grilling times multiple canisters could be necessary. Since the canisters can be large or small, propane grills are more portable than natural gas grills.

A gas barbeque is much cleaner than a charcoal barbeque. There is no ash or smoke caused by the fuel so the food has a very clean taste, and they are much easier to clean. This is desirable to some people, but many people enjoy the smoky flavor associated with barbeque. Wood chips can be soaked in water then placed on the grill to add smoke and flavor. Mesquite and cedar wood chips create a great flavor.

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