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The food world is chock full of rivalries: There's , Coke vs. Pepsi, , and of course Team Gas Grill vs. Team Charcoal.

While we'll leave you to argue amongst yourselves about the first three, we do have a definitive answer as to what the best type of grill is for cooking that steak thawing in your fridge: The one that's already set up in your yard, duh, since it's a bit late to run out and buy a new one and then go through the hassle of setting it up. If that steak is still in the freezer and you're in the market for a new grill, though, which kind should you pick? We spoke with K.C.



Gulbro, a restaurateur who serves as a chef ambassador for Certified Angus Beef and also co-owns Illinois eatery and event venue . As it turns out, he's Team Gas all the way (well, most of the way). Gulbro tells us, "I prefer using a gas grill for most of my meats because it's clean and easy to manage.

" Aside from the relative ease of operation, he also likes the fact that the gas flame doesn't influence the flavor much. As he says, "You get a true flavor of the meat you are cooking, and when marinating or seasoning, you will taste more of it" (Speaking of marinades, Gulbro feels these are only necessary when , while others are okay without them). What's good about gas grills Going by what K.

C. Gulbro has to say, gas grills may be the best bet for newbie grillers. He describes the appliance as "easy to control," and adds that it "provides more even cooking, less mess, and [is] less hands-on than .

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