If you love the smokey taste that comes a charcoal grill, then you know that these models offer plenty of flavor and cooking versatility.
A charcoal grill provides an intense heat that burns hotter and longer than most other grill fuel types. This allows you to sear while also creating that rich smokey flavor for meats, fish, vegetables and even desserts.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of the best grills to buy in 2024, you can check out our master guide here.
But with so many different grill models on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose which one to buy.
To help, here are some of the most recommended charcoal grills available, including models from Weber and PK Grills.
- Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill: “In our high-heat searing tests, Weber delivered the best balance of seared exterior and medium-rare interior steak. The Weber kettle grill gave us tasty chicken too, with crispy chicken skin. The Weber can also smoke low and slow at a rock-steady cooking temperature. That translated to seriously flavorful ribs,” CNET says.
- PK Grills Original PK300 Charcoal Grill and Smoker: “The PK300 is thoughtfully designed, with a lid that hinges open but can be removed entirely with ease, too. The lid, when closed fully, creates a strong seal imperative for smoking success. With a hinged charcoal grate, it was simple to adjust and add coals during the cooking process,” Serious Eats says.
- Dyna-Glo X-Large Heavy-Duty Charcoal Grill: “It’s got 816 square inches of cooking space, plus a ton of clever features that make it well worth its price tag. A hand crank allows you to raise or lower the charcoal tray to control cooking temperature, while a steel door allows for easy addition of charcoal and easy cleaning when the cooking is done,” Forbes says.
- Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill: This cart-style grill looks like a gas grill but uses charcoal. It has a solid design with a sturdy handle and side shelf. The grates are made of cast iron for durability and heat retention, and they’re coated with a porcelain enamel so you don’t have to season them,” Good Housekeeping says.
- Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill: “We were able to quickly get it to high heat for that amazing sear on steak, chicken legs, and pork chops, with minimal flare-ups. The 360-square-inch cooking space heated evenly during all of our tests, and the large lid vent adjusted smoothly to help regulate the ambient temperature,” The Spruce Eats says.
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