Charcoal Grills
You'll even find large barrel grills that can be easily converted to horizontal pit smokers with the addition of an external firebox. Sweet! Types of Charcoal GrillsTailgating GrillsIf you don't already have one or two charcoal grills, get one that will serve your purposes well. If you like tailgating before the big games, and don't normally grill lots of food at one time, a portable tailgating grill can be used both at home and for your tailgate parties.Cart GrillsFor cooking for large groups (or large people), get a big grill. There are large barbecue grills that look like gas grills, with tightly fitting lids. Most have adjustable charcoal racks and vents for precise temperature control.Kettle Grills For smaller spaces and appetites, Kingsford kettle grills can be the perfect choice. Available in a variety of sizes, the adjustable venting makes temp control easy, and the domed lids hold heat well. Smaller models are great for apartment use(outdoors, of course), and make great tabletop grills. The larger ones can cook a lot of food, and can even be used for smoking meats.If you want the quality that Weber has to offer, the Weber kettle grills are high quality and long lasting. All of these come with a 10 year warranty. Charcoal Barrel Grills and SmokersIf you want a grill that can double as an offset pit smoker, check out the Kingsford barrel grills. Kingsford makes an optional firebox that can be added to your barrel grill, making it ideal for smoking ribs, brisket, pork shoulders and the like. You'll be able to smoke-cook at the low temperatures required for creating perfect smoked foods. And if you just want to grill, it can be used for both direct and indirect grilling. This is a very versatile outdoor cooker.Stainless Steel Charcoal BarbecuesFor upscale outdoor cooking centers, stainless is a hot look. If maintained properly, your stainless steel grill will last a lifetime. Most have adjustable charcoal racks for precise temperature control.Portable Take-Along GrillsGreat for the tailgate party before the big game, or for cooking up hotdogs after the little league baseball game, portable charcoal grills are great for carry-along cooking. Whether you go for a high end stainless steel portable grill, or a cool one that looks just like a football, a portable charcoal grill is a nice addition to your outdoor cooking arsenal.Using Your GrillFor the best tasting grilled food, you need to follow a few simple guidelines. Use the best quality charcoal you can afford. Don't use petroleum-based charcoal starting fluid and practice proper grilling techniques for the foods you're cooking.Light charcoal in a charcoal chimney or use a propane torch of some kind. Lighter fluid can easily add undesirable flavors to the grilling food. Depending on the type of food you're grilling, and the results you're after, you need to know about the different grilling methods. Direct grilling is cooking hot and fast, right over the hot coals. Indirect grilling is similar to roasting, with the lid on and the food is placed to the side of the hot coals. The lower the temperature, the slower the food will cook. This is how great barbecue is made, by cooking low and slow. Visit charcoal barbecues for more information about charcoal grills. You'll learn grilling techniques, and a fair amount on charcoal, too.
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