Usage Of Charcoal On A Gas Grill

Some grills have an optional accessory called a charcoal pan. This drop-in component replaces your cooking grate and allows you to place charcoal on top of your burner. The Charcoal Tray is a great add-on option that makes it easy to light charcoal with an easy-to-light burner system. It also means you don`t need to use lighter fluid to ignite the charcoal, which helps preserve the flavor of your food.

When the charcoal burns, it simply drops into the drip tray for easy retrieval. One detail to watch out for, though, is sizing. There are no “standard” options for tray sizes, so there is usually a specific tray that fits a particular grill. Manufacturers may provide detailed information about their accessories in their owner’s manuals. You can also contact us for support.

 If your grill does not have a charcoal tray, you may not be able to grill with charcoal on your grill. However, you may be able to use smoker boxes or smoker tubes on your grill instead. These accessories also help you create unique flavor options for your food.

The vast majority of gas grill burners are made to withstand the heat produced by the burners themselves, not the heat from burning charcoal. They are intended to deal with the intensity made by burners and not the intensity made by consuming charcoal. That is a vital differentiation to make and it could save your grill.

How to save your gas grill from debris

There are many explanations behind this. Most importantly, charcoal will fill your gas barbecue with debris, which is a wreck to tidy up. All things considered, you will have hot consuming coals dropping out of your barbecue.

You might need to replace a few pieces, if not the entire grill, if you use charcoal in a gas grill. Ash from charcoal may clog up your gas grill, making cleanup difficult. Many contemporary grills have readily breakable burners that are susceptible to ash and debris clogging.

Exception to the rule

Of course there are exceptions. Some gas grills are designed to use charcoal as a secondary fuel source. In general, these tend to be poor fuel handlers or very expensive.

Not ideal, but these dual fuel grills are available. For example, most Napoleon gas grills have an optional charcoal basket that allows charcoal to be used.  If your gas grill has a charcoal fuel option, be sure to read the owner’s manual and follow the instructions carefully. This will not damage any grill components. A simple mistake can cost you a lot of money.

Does your gas grill get hot?

The reason many people choose the charcoal option is because their gas grill struggles to reach the right temperature. If this is the case, there may be an issue that needs to be fixed.

Instead of trying to increase the heat with charcoal, consider fixing up your gas grill. It’s probably more economical to spend a small amount on repairs than using charcoal and potentially incurring expensive damage.