Charcoal grills use charcoal briquettes, wood, or a combination of both.
Cooking on a charcoal grill imparts a more intense smoked flavor. Cooking over charcoal requires time. After lighting, you should be ready to cook in 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the grill and the number and type of briquettes. Better quality grills have air vents to control cooking temperatures. When using a charcoal grill, ashes need to be disposed of regularly.