Mini & Portable Grills for Sale Barbeques Galore Beneath those head-sized ribeyes you can see the glowing orange Solaire heating element. Keeping coals lit in the Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14? was a challenge for us. This smaller Weber kettle comes equipped with only one vent, located in the lid. The lack of airflow meant we couldn’t keep the coal bed lit throughout a single cook, leaving us with pale burgers and undercooked chicken. The tiny Cuisinart CGG-180T Petit Gourmet Portable Tabletop Gas Grill suffered major flare-ups when cooking burgers, and turned into a raging grease fire when cooking chicken pieces. Do not use abrasive cleansers like steel wool, cleansers with bleach, or oven-cleaning solutions as they may permanently damage the surface and void the guarantee. To put out the charcoal, place the lid on the grill and close all the vents until the charcoal goes out completely. Carefully light the charcoal, leave uncovered and let it burn for 20–30 minutes, or until it is covered with light gray ash. If the grill is closed and reopened, there may be a flare-up causing flames to expand beyond the grill. If doing the initial conditioning inside, place the grill on a heat-safe surface near a hood. Never use the grill in electric mode outdoors in wet conditions, or when there is rain, sleet, or snow. This easy-to-use grill converts from electric for indoor or outdoor use to charcoal for outdoor use. The innovative grill grate covers the electric coil to reduce smoke. As with full-size grills, our chief consideration was how easy it was to control the flame so you can get even cooking results without a lot of flare ups. While the app was certainly useful for monitoring cooking, we had to reconnect it to the grill every time the smartphone went to sleep, which made it useless for receiving alerts. At one point, it simply refused to connect at all, forcing us to abandon the app controls. George Foreman’s extensive line of indoor electric grills have a great reputation for the ability to grill food while extracting unhealthy grease. This model extends that tradition while providing the option to grill outdoors. Our team of editors cast a wide net to test several of the most popular small and portable charcoal and gas grills on the market. The ones we feature were assessed for everything from quality of materials to temperature accuracy to ease of setup. Of the one-burner grills, the mid-sized models offer a wide range of control options. The manufacturer will have preferred methods for cleaning the grill to avoid damage. But as a rule of thumb, you want to clean the grill grates of any food or grease buildup to prevent fires or avoid foodborne illness and clean the top, sides, and bottom for the same reason. Keep burner tubes clean to avoid buildup, which might cause fires or clog the gas jets. One can typically unclog jets by poking them with a pin or thin piece of wire. Finally, for charcoal grills, you want to ensure that the fire is completely out, then dump the ashes and either wipe or hose down the grill. Ashes are wonderful at collecting moisture, and it is essential to the life of your grill to remove them after cooking to prevent rust. A portable grill should be light and compact while also offering enough cooking surface to handle meals for your family. The Davy Crockett is portable, but at 63 pounds, it requires two people for transportation and setup, something that the manufacturer emphasizes in its instructions. While a weight of just under 60 pounds may seem heavy, considering that most smokers weigh well over 100 pounds, it’s actually fairly light as smokers go. In terms of size, it was compact enough to fit into the trunk of our SUV with plenty of room to spare. The Davy Crockett requires electricity to operate the hopper, and it comes with a plug for a standard wall outlet, a plug for a car accessory outlet, and clips for a 12V battery. Full sized grilling capabilities in a portable package - cook anything from roasts to burgers. She's an expert on all things home, including kitchen appliances, grills, and other cooking gadgets. Our R&D department develops high-quality, fairly priced grilling equipment. Even though the Weber Q 1200 neatly folds up (albeit into a not-so-compact package), the lack of a lid latch is perhaps more annoying than anything when considering the portability of this grill. We spent over 85 hours researching and testing—and selected our favorite tools and gadgets from past guides—to bring you the best gear for picnics and cookouts. Latches on the front of the Char-Broil Grill2Go make it easy to carry one-handed. We enlisted fresh bratwurst links to gauge each grill’s ability to handle a grate full of fatty meat.