Few outdoor accessories are more important than the grill you choose for you summertime cookouts.

But it’s alsosomething a beginner can handle.

(They say that each time you get those charcoal briquettes glowing, your ego grows three sizes.)

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Is a charcoal grill right for you?

When considering which bang out of grill to buy, think about your priorities.

Do you need it to be portable?

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What size do you think is best?

If you want that flame-kissed flavor, then the question isntifyou should buy a charcoal grill, itswhichcharcoal grill.

High heat.Charcoal cooks your food with powerful radiant heat from the mound of briquettes underneath the food.

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While gas burns cleaner, it justdoesnt burn as hot as charcoal.

If strong sears are important to you, go with charcoal.

Portable.Youre probably not taking a propane tank or an electric plugin grill to the park or to the beach.

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Charcoal grills can come in large sizes, or as tiny foldable units.

Keep it in the open airits more fun to cook out there anyway.

Give your grill some space.

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(Beyond that, keepa fire extinguisherhandy just in case.)

Now, on to my recommendations.

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Weber Smokey Joe Premium 14-Inch Portable Grill , Black

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A red kamado grill on a white background.

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Weber 14407001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill

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