Which do you prefer and why?
As far as cooking evenly, that isn't any kind of a problem. If we are talking about grilling, the coals shouldn't be directly under the meat anyhow. Move them all to one side and create a zone fire, and cook on the side of the grate where the coals aren't.
Can't wait to have a yard and a grill!
Sweet sauces?
I always feel bad for my Aussie friends. The only mesquite most of them are aware of is some brush thing they have over there, and that apparently ain't good for cookin. I just love the stuff - but then I was raised equating the smell of burning mesquite with awesome
Low and slow for me too, love it.