Welcome to Grill Naked’s charcoal grilling haven!
If you grill with charcoal, want to grill with charcoal or you grill with gas and want to see what’s up with this “charcoal thing”, this is the place for you.
My name is Chris. I’m writing this series of articles to share my… let’s just say “enthusiasm” for cooking over fire. I’ve been grilling for 15+ years and have cooked everything from burgers & dogs to full breakfasts (careful orange juice burns easily) to pizza on the grill. Recipies & techniques are coming soon!
I have cooked on other people’s gas grills from time to time but these experiences have only solidified my opinion that CHARCOAL GRILLS RULE ALL! (I get to be biased here, It’s my article!!!)
Before we get rolling, let me say that this is my first set of articles EVER. I’m not a “writer” by any stretch of the imagination but I do have a lot of cool ideas and experience behind the grill, so hang in there with me. This is gonna be fun!
OK! Let’s start at the beginning. If you don’t have a grill…
Step One - Get a Grill!
Things to consider when choosing a grill:
1 - How many people will you usually be grilling for?
This helps determine how big the grill needs to be. If you cook for 2-4 people most of the time but occasionally throw a huge party you can still work with a smaller grill, you just need to plan ahead (a nice grill assistant doesn’t hurt either!).
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Think about where the grill will go. Somewhere near the house yet far enough away that you won’t burn down “said” house. Look UP! Make sure you have plenty of clearance above your grill (No tree branches full of dry leaves hanging down over the flame! That’s bad.)
You also want enough room around the grill for you to operate. LOTS of elbow room for working your tools in and around tender fillets of fish or for turning your food so it gets even heat as it cooks. You’ll be amazed at the positions you’ll end up in while creating art on the grill!
3 - Budget
How much do you want/have to spend? Keep an open mind here! Your basic (my basic) charcoal grill, the Weber One Touch Silver Kettle starts around $80.00.![]()
(I’ve used other grills at the “Weber Kettle” level and have yet to come across one that compares.) With that said, there are plenty of grills out there for less and lets face it an inexpensive grill is better than no grill at all! From there, the sky’s pretty much the limit. Although the major “Home Centers” and hardware stores (unfortunately) don’t carry a huge selection of charcoal grills, there are many to be found online ranging in price from a couple of hundred to several thousand dollars. Look at the grill, not the price. Get something that will serve you well for years to come, don’t skimp!
4 - Features
From handles, vents for airflow, doors for fire tending/clean-out and side tables to work on, to hooks for your tools. Features are all of the things on your grill that make your life easier. Even the type of finish the grill has on it is an important feature to consider. You need a sturdy shell with air vents above and below the coal grate. The vents should be accessable and easy to open and close. A large cooking area is always good and the ability to add coals while cooking is a must. Beyond that it’s up to personal preference.
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If you’re a beginner and don’t know what you need, I’d recommend the Weber One Touch Silver Kettle . I’m not trying to do a Weber commercial here nor is Weber paying me, It’s just a great basic grill that can be purchased almost anywhere and it has plenty of accessories to add on as your skills grow. I would also recommend getting a hinged grate so you can add coal while you cook.
5 - Other Thoughts
Safety, quality and ease of use are good to keep in mind as you shop. If you do shop online, try to find a local retailer that carries the grill you’re interested in. Actually playing with the grill will tell you more than any spec sheet. Move all the moveable parts. Make sure they work properly and will last for a long time. Also make sure removeable pieces come off and go back on easily (remember you’ll be moving some of these pieces when they’re HOT!) Shake it! Check the grill’s stability. A grill collapse while it’s hot could be disasterous!
Finally, get a look at the owners manual. I was all set to buy a grill that cost almost $300.00. I stopped in to look at the grill several different times. On my final visit, I glanced through the owners manual and read a line that said “Do not heat grill above 400 degrees.” If you don’t already know, a “hot” charcoal grill is supposed to be around 500 degrees! That was a deal breaker for me.
Finally! Grilling should be fun. With a little planning, a sense of adventure and a sense of humor, it will be. Now get out there, buy that grill and fire it up… not sure how? Check in for my next article: Fuels, Tools and Working With Fire!

Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob Howry can obviously afford a much bigger grill than I can. He managed to score a back injury from moving his grill on his patio last week. See the 