Is it safe to use wood logs to barbeque instead of charcoal?

Answer 1

Er, no.

The resins in the wood could produce toxins or at least off-flavors in your food.

Plus, you'd have to wait a loooooonnnnng time for the fire to be ready . . .

Answer 2

Yes as long as they are plain old tree logs and not treated with the stuff to keep them from rotting.
If you want to put them in a charcoal grill they need to be pretty small.
The heat will be more uneven and not as hot as charcoal.
I did it once when we had no charcoal and it worked ok. It takes a while to get started and you have to pile up some little sticks under them first and get them started to get the logs started.
I'd rather make a log fire out in the yard and cook hotdogs, brats and marshmallows, though.

Answer 3

Yes, but it should be hardwood (that's what charcoal is made of). And I would split the logs to accelerate preparation. Light the wood and wait until until the fire burns down the logs into coals and then cook as you would over charcoal.

Answer 4

yes
where do you think all the smoke products come from
you don't watch enough BBQ contests
plus wood has been used to cook for millions of years...

Answer 5

yes though it will be harder to light, i suggest stuffing paper between the spaces and light those first!