These top picks offer a faster, more convenient way to get the benefits of wood fire cooking. Greg Baker is a chef, restaurant consultant, and writer with almost 40 years of experience in the industry ...

When it comes to backyard barbecuing, most pitmasters have a preferred method. While some choose convenient gas grills, others look toward more flavor from either a charcoal grill or a pellet grill.

Gas and charcoal grills have dominated the U.S. market for more than half a century. Gas delivers convenience because it starts instantly and lets you control the heat by turning dials. Charcoal gives ...