{"id":1466287,"date":"2020-05-21T20:09:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T01:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1466287"},"modified":"2020-05-21T20:09:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T01:09:37","slug":"charcoal-vs-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/charcoal-vs-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Charcoal vs. Wood Grilling: What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"Nothing goes better with warm summer nights than firing up the grill. It's easy to find the right\u00a0type of grill<\/a> for your BBQ style. But when it comes to starting <\/em>the grill, a debate lingers: cooking with charcoal vs. wood. Both impart that coveted smoky flavor. However, they vary in terms of use, versatility and cost.\r\n\r\nHere's a closer look at the pros and cons to help you choose the best option for your next BBQ.\r\n

Grilling with Charcoal<\/h3>\r\nThe bag of charcoal is common sight at backyard barbecues. When choosing charcoal<\/a>, you'll have two main options: briquettes, which are made with chemicals to form a neater, square shape, and lump charcoal, which some BBQ aficionados prefer for a \"cleaner\" taste. Learn how to start a charcoal grill<\/a> the right way.\r\n

Pros<\/h4>\r\n