the place I just moved into has a nice outdoor area and came with a (pretty busted but functional) propane grill. we're thinking of replacing it but maybe it's worth considering charcoal? 
the place I just moved into has a nice outdoor area and came with a (pretty busted but functional) propane grill. we're thinking of replacing it but maybe it's worth considering charcoal?
Regrettably I’m echoing everyone else - propane is way more convenient but functionally adds nothing but grill marks to your food. Charcoal, or even worse a smoker, take longer but make a tremendous flavor difference. Also echoing @nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net that a chimney takes half of the time by superheating the coals in 20 min, so if you aren’t super committed to day-long smoking, it can be a couple hours
Chimney really is a game changer, and if you're cooking for one you can even get creative with just the chimney itself - I've done kebabs on mine for a quick(ish) work-from-home lunch with my work phone ringing off the hook