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human
ELI5: With grilling season on the horizon, can someone explain to me why the TYPE of grill you use affects the taste of your food? I keep hearing that, when it comes to tastes, charcoal > gas > electric.

Charcoal and gas aren't remotely appetizing, so how can cooking with them have a positive (if any) affect on how food tastes versus regular-ol-electricity?
gpt
Smoke alters the flavor.  If you are buying a grill I'd only consider charcoal/wood or propane gas grill.  If you like speed, go with propane (Hank Hill recommends).  If you like a leisurely 1/2 hr of lighting the grill for a very minor improvement in flavor, the you should go with charcoal.