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Grill Guide

Learn all about grills, smokers, how to care for them, and which cooker is best for you.

Grill guide: Charcoal Grill vs Pellet Grill

What grill will be the best one for you? Is it pellet? Is it charcoal? In this article, Kingsford will break down the differences between charcoal grills and pellet grills. Read more

Grill guide: Buying a Pellet Grill

In the market for a pellet cooker? Find the grill that’s just right for you. Read more

Grill guide: The Kettle

The most versatile grill around, it grills, it smokes, it’s the go-to grill for cooks of all skill levels. Read more

Grill guide: The Brazier

Small, simple and specializing in high-heat grilling. Perfect for flipping a few burgers or sausages. Read more

Grill guide: The Portable

A mini version of a kettle, it features a round domed lid and small cooking surface. Popular for tailgating and camping. Read more

Grill guide: The Hibachi

A small, portable Japanese-inspired grill that’s great for high-heat cooking of smaller quantities of food. Read more

Grill guide: The Ceramic Grill

The mother of all grills, this cooker is made of thick ceramic walls that concentrate and hold heat. Excellent for both grilling and smoking. Read more

Grill guide: The Santa Maria

A large grill with a grate you can easily raise and lower. Provides plenty of cooking real estate for feeding a crowd. Read more

Grill guide: The Ranch Kettle

An extra-large grill with a domed lid and two to three times the capacity of a standard kettle grill. Read more

Grill guide: The Bullet Smoker

A small vertical smoker with a dome-shaped lid that provides steady heat at a constant temperature for long periods of time. Read more

Grill guide: The Barrel Smoker

An ingenious smoker made from a steel drum, which uses a rack and hooks to hold meat for smoking. Read more

Grill guide: The Offset Smoker

These smokers feature a horizontal smoking chamber to hold food and a separate firebox attached to one side. Read more

Grill guide: The Vertical Smoker

Food is smoked in a vertical cabinet with multiple shelves, using a firebox below or attached to one side. Read more
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  • Charcoal with Hickory
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Grill Guide
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  • Ranch Kettle
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How to: food
  • Hamburgers
  • Steak
  • Brisket
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  • Pork shoulder
  • Pork chops
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Bone-in chicken pieces
  • Beef kabobs
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  • Hot dogs
  • Chicken kabobs
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How to: charcoal
  • Light the coals
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  • Two-zone fire
  • Smoking
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  • Prepare your grill
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