Sturdy legs are an important feature when you're lifting the grate and pushing hot coals around. Grills made of U.S. steel last the longest. Air vents on the lid and the bottom of the bowl should open and close easily to control the heat. Thanks to a number of innovations, charcoal is now fairly easy to light. A starter mixes all the good taste of charcoal with much of the convenience of gas.
Many grills now come equipped with thermometers to gauge the heat when the lid is closed.
On some models, the thermometer can also be used to check meat temperatures. The little extras . A fuel tank large enough to ignite a year's worth of fires. Cooking tips . You know what you're getting with charcoal.