Charcoal Grills

Choose the grate around your cooking routine

For mixed direct and indirect cooking, leave space for food away from the coals. A combined cooking-area figure can hide how much of the total belongs to a warming rack. Use the model’s main grate dimensions to compare layouts, and think about whether you are happy to cook in batches.

The Weber Master-Touch 22-inch grill is an example to examine if a lid holder, hinged grate and removable ash catcher would make frequent use more convenient. Compare those features with your own routine; they are not a substitute for enough usable cooking space.

Measure use and storage space separately

Check assembled dimensions, lid movement and the manufacturer’s operating clearances, then measure the route to storage. Follow the CPSC’s outdoor-only charcoal guidance. Never cook with charcoal in an enclosed area, including a garage.

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