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"  When we test out new grills, classic gas and charcoal, we use them just like you would: We sear steaks, slow cook chicken over indirect heat, and even grill white bread to see how evenly the grills heat. From all our testing, we&amp;#039;ve learned a few things any grill shopper should know: 1. Gas and charcoal grills both have ups and downs. It&amp;#039;s tough to beat the taste of foods grilled over open coals. Hardwood charcoal provides foods with an intense, smokey flavor that can&amp;#039;t be matched. However, it can be tough to build a coal fire (our tool of choice is the Rapidfire Chimney Starter from Weber). Gas won&amp;#039;t provide the same flavor, but it&amp;#039;s much quicker to start and the flames are easier to control. 2. You don&amp;#039;t need to spend a lot. We learned from our tests that there is little correlation between price and performance. This was especially true for charcoal grills, whose performance really depends on how you build the fire. Look for features like adjustable coal beds, side tables, extra burners, and locking wheels, all of which make a grill easier to use. 3. Consider size carefully. Sure, it may be tempting to cart home that massive four-burner gas grill from the home improvement store, but think about what you really need. A four-burner grill is great if you entertain frequently and have large parties, but it&amp;#039;s more expensive, takes longer to heat, and it uses much more propane. If you mostly grill for small crowds, consider buying a two- or three-burner model. Want to buy the best grill? See our top picks in gas and charcoal. Ready to start grilling up a storm? Check out these great grill recipes. Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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