…outdoor adventure. Here is a short list of some of our favorites. The Best Portable Grills of 2019 1. Weber Jumbo Joe 18-Inch Charcoal Grill If you’re in the market for a grill that’s always up for a road trip, you couldn’t do better than the Weber Jumbo Joe. Built like its big brothers, this portable kettle grill (18.5 inches in diameter and 240 square inches of grate space) can accommodate enough food to serve eight, making it one of the most co…

…Happily, there are many portable grills on the market (charcoal- or wood-burning, propane, and even electric) that can assure the culinary success of your outdoor adventure. Here is a short list of some of our favorites….

…ze and ease of set-up are important considerations. There are several good portable grills on the market. Check out Coleman’s RoadTrip LXE, a 2-burner propane grill that gets high marks from tailgaters, or Mini Big Green Egg, or Weber’s Q or Jumbo Joe charcoal grills. How much space can I dedicate to a grill or smoker? Unless you have a large patio or backyard, the grill’s footprint will influence your buying decision. Kettle grills, water smokers…

…ght for you? Here are their advantages and drawbacks: Advantages of Pellet Grills Pellet grills are versatile. You can barbecue, smoke, roast, grill (sort of—more on that below), and even bake or braise in a pellet grill. At BBQ University, we have used them to cook everything from crisp chicken wings to braised short ribs to smoked pork chile verde and crème brulee. Like gas grills, pellet grills preheat fast (10 to 15 minutes). The design discou…

…iller grill marks when laid on top of the pellet grill grate.   Are pellet grills portable? Some manufacturers have added “portable”  pellet grill models to their lines, but these sometimes weigh 50 pounds or more. Definitely not for backpackers. More importantly, all pellet grills rely on electricity to power their digital controller, ignition system, and the augur that delivers pellets to the burn pot. They can be powered with car or boat batter…

…and much more.   2. Convenient Prep Times Beat Traditional Grills Like gas grills, pellet grills preheat fast (10 to 15 minutes). This means you’ll spend less time preparing the grill and more time getting down to the cook! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dVhjFeq_tU&feature=youtu.be   3. Smoke Flavors are Subtle from Pellets (With a Variety of Options!) You can’t usually over-smoke food on a pellet grill. The smoke flavor is more subtle than the…

…l be brined, smoked double thick pork chops. SR Nomad’s Portable Grill The portable grills I have encountered over the years are either too heavy and difficult to transport, or they were poorly built and fell apart after a few cooks. As its name implies, the Nomad Grill and Smoker was designed for portability. The well-packaged Nomad recently arrived on my front steps. It was accompanied by a smaller box with Nomad’s natural charcoal and tumblewee…

…Leggett. The entrepreneurial duo was frustrated by the “quasi-disposable” portable grills on the market and opted to “build a better mousetrap”, as the idiom attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson begins. The grill is aptly named; its portability is one of many of its fine features. Live-fire enthusiasts who like to move their grilling game out of the back yard—whether to the beach, a sporting event, or a cabin in the woods—will appreciate the ingenui…

…Joe Gold Charcoal Grill This is one of America’s favorite “grab it and go” portable grills, just the thing when your party is small or you need extra grill space. With 240 inches of cooking space on its stainless steel grill grate, the Jumbo Joe is best-suited for direct grilling. A wire bale secures the lid. Weighs less than 18 pounds. GCI Slim Fold Outdoor Cook Station An outdoor kitchen needs flat spots—a place to accumulate barbecue tools, hol…

…ed as an indoor grill in northeastern Italy. Hibachi: One of world’s great portable grills, featuring a metal bowl or box (often cast iron) with a grate of the same material. (Hi means “fire” in Japanese; bachi, means “bowl” or “pot.”) Infrared grill: For people who crave a steakhouse-quality char on meats grilled at home. That is to say, a gas grill with propane-heated ceramic honeycomb burners, which enables you to attain temperatures of up to 1…