It's finally an acceptable time to start thinking about firing up the barbecue, but does your gas grill need charcoal? The answer, plain and simple, is no - however there are a few exceptions, as well as some instances where you might want to use an alternative fuel source for an extra smoky flavor.
Gas grills are, by virtue, powered by gas. The fuel source is most often a propane tank that attaches to your grill by a valve, heating your burners to cook your food. They're considered convenient, safer, and more efficient than natural fuel sources like charcoal and wood, but there is one downside; you do sacrifice that sought-after smokey flavor we all love about barbecued food.
