There are a lot of different kinds of charcoal grills that offer many different features. I've picked the 10 best charcoal grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional charcoal grills that can cost well over $2,000. Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocket book. These grills represent the diversity of charcoal grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no ones business or just let you cook up a simple meal.
1. Weber 22 1/2-inch One-Touch Silver
Weber-Stephen Products Company
This is the grill that launched Weber. While there are lots of imitators this grill is built to last and has superior cooking abilities. The round design focuses heat and the multiple vents allow you to control it. This one charcoal grill can do most everything including smoking on a limited basis. The large grilling area gives you plenty of space for direct and indirect grilling. You can even get an optional rotisserie kit.
2. Big Green Egg (Large)
Big Green Egg
Okay, this is marketed as a charcoal grill, but its ability to hold low temperatures for an incredible amount of time has made it and other Kamado cookers very popular amongst smokers. Giving you the best of both worlds, the Big Green Egg may just be the only piece of outdoor cooking equipment you'll ever need (because it will probably last longer then you will).
3. Old Smokey #22 Charcoal Grill
Old Smokey
Easy to use and highly durable, the Old Smokey 22 inch charcoal grill is perfect not only for your backyard barbecue, but can be taken most anywhere since it only weights 19 pounds, making it a great portable charcoal grill as well.. Made of aluminized steel, the Old Smokey #22 has no paint to peel or burn off and it taken care of can easily last for decades. Because of the tight construction you can hold temperatures down for low and slow barbecue. This charcoal grill comes from a small company in Texas (where it is still made) that has been in the same location, making quality products since 1923.
4. Char-Griller Outlaw
Char-Griller
The Char-Griller Outlaw gives you over 1,000 square inches of cooking space in a charcoal grill that cooks hot and fast or low and slow (get the add-on offset firebox for serious barbecue). This is a traditional style barrel grill that gives you the best of both worlds. Heavy steel construction and durable grates will keep this grill running for many years and look like a serious grill while doing it. At around $150USD you won't break the bank with this unit.
5. Big Steel Keg Convection Grill
IN ZONE Brands Inc
6. Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill
Carson Rotisseries, Inc.
7. Portable Kitchen Cooker
Portable Kitchen Inc.
8. Weber Performer
Weber-Stephen Products Company
9. The Grillery Standard
The Grillery
10. Barbecook Arena Stainless Steel
Barbecook
This uniquely designed charcoal grill is one of the easiest to light. You place a couple of sheets of newspaper in the base and light the paper. Charcoal above will be lit quickly. The base holds a small water basin. Hot ashes from the grill fall through and are extinguished in the water. When you're done grilling you can simply pull out the coal grate and drop the hot coals into the water. This makes this charcoal grill one of the more convenient to use. Designed as an open grill there is no lid (though you can get a rotisserie kit for it). Vents in the base allow you to adjust the flame. The multiple level grate allow you to adjust your distance to the fire.
