| Everyone loves good, old fashioned charcoal grilling. | | | | - Your grill also has to withstand the rigors of |
| Aside from being cheaper than other grilling methods, | | | | outdoor use |
| it adds a raw, distinctive taste to your sausages, | | | | - It does not pay to purchase a flimsy looking grill - |
| burgers, ribs, and other grilled items. Some people | | | | go for those that are durable and lasting |
| prefer charcoal grills over gas grills because they are | | | | 3. Convenience |
| easier to transport and are safer to use than gas. | | | | Some charcoal grills come with their own igniters. Try |
| While there are differences in opinion and preference | | | | choosing grills that have this option. Other grills need |
| among grillers, it still remains that charcoal grills are | | | | lighter fluid to fire up. With the built-in igniter, you will |
| here to stay. So be it an picnic, or an outdoor grill, | | | | not need lighter fluid anymore. On the other hand, |
| charcoal grills will more that make up their worth in | | | | you may want to avoid lighter fluid altogether. Some |
| usefulness and reliability. When choosing charcoal grills, | | | | people dislike the taste and smell this fluid adds to |
| however, it pays to know what your needs are and | | | | the grill. If you must, use alcohol instead. It burns |
| to know the pros and cons of having such a grill over | | | | odorless and does not ruin the flavor of your food. |
| the other available grills around. | | | | Choose grills that allow you to easily access the ash |
| 1. Cooking Space | | | | pan. This makes cleaning the grill a lot easier. It also |
| First of all, you have to determine how much space | | | | lessens the amount of ash flakes that may settle in |
| you need for grilling. If you are grilling for a small | | | | your food. Also, lids are a very important part of the |
| family of three, you will do well enough with a 75 | | | | grill. Choose a grill that has a lid to keep the heat |
| square-inch grill. You will have to consider larger grills if | | | | trapped within the grill. This allows for faster and |
| you are cooking for more people. It doesn't make | | | | smokeless grilling. |
| sense if you bring a puny sub-75 inch grill to a large | | | | 4. Quality |
| picnic. Remember that the size of your grill increases | | | | The materials used in making the grill are also very |
| the amount of items you can grill exponentially. Just | | | | important. Some grills are made of material that easily |
| looking at the grill won't give you a clear idea on how | | | | corrodes or does not stand up well against the |
| big the grilling area is. Some grills have a warming rack | | | | elements. Stainless steel grills hold up remarkably well |
| that increases the perceived size of your grill. | | | | to both the weather and the heat of the grill. Try |
| 2. Portability | | | | avoiding painted grills as the paint may easily flake of. |
| - Get grills that have wheels | | | | Although lightweight, durable materials are hard to |
| - Try choosing grills whose parts are ergonomic and | | | | come by among grills, you would do best to look for |
| efficient | | | | such. Remember, though, that first and foremost, |
| - Lessen the risk of damaging your grill when | | | | the most important built characteristic you are looking |
| transporting | | | | for in a grill is durability. |