10 Best Charcoal Bbq Brands

Updated on: November 2023

Best Charcoal Bbq Brands in 2023


Kingsford Grilling BB0466 Deluxe BBQ Chimney Starter For Charcoal Grill, Silver

Kingsford Grilling BB0466 Deluxe BBQ Chimney Starter For Charcoal Grill, Silver
BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023

Jealous Devil All Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal - 2 x 35LB

Jealous Devil All Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal - 2 x 35LB
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023
  • WATERPROOF & RE-SEALABLE BAG: Industry-leading waterproof / dustproof packaging with carry handle and zip top closure
  • 100% NATURAL: Pure, ultra-dense South American hardwoods - no chemicals, fillers, or scrap material
  • PRO / RESTAURANT QUALITY: No sparking, no popping, and low ash - ideal for any grill, smoker, or kamado
  • SUPERIOR BURN: Twice the cook power (over 7000kcal/g), hotter temperatures (max over 1170F), and far longer burn time (4+ hours open grills / 20+ hours in smokers)
  • PURE FLAVOR: Mild flavor-enhancing aroma enhances flavor profiles without overpowering them, whether you're cooking whitefish or brisket - use alone or blend with your favorite wood

ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand X-Grill Portable Charcoal Barbecue

ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand X-Grill Portable Charcoal Barbecue
BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2023
  • X-Grill Portable Charcoal BBQ grill by ONIVA - a Picnic Time brand; Great for picnics and tailgating
  • Features durable electro-plated iron construction; Includes a durable polyester carry tote with strap
  • Travel grill includes chrome-plated tri-fold 18.5 by 11 inch cooking grate, plus a charcoal grate
  • Open measures 19 by 16 by 12 inches; Folds up to a compact 19 by 19.5 by 1.5 inches
  • Backed by the Picnic Time Family of Brands BUILT TO LAST Lifetime Pledge to repair or replace if defective for any reason

ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Caliente Cooler Tote with Charcoal BBQ

ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Caliente Cooler Tote with Charcoal BBQ
BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2023
  • Caliente Portable BBQ Grill/Cooler all-in-one by ONIVA -a Picnic Time brand
  • Comes in a water resistant cooler that will hold 6 standard cans
  • Includes a 10-inch round portable charcoal BBQ grill with enameled fire bowl and chrome plated grates
  • Shoulder strap and carry handle for easy transport, plus handy exterior pocket; Measures 12 by 12 by 8.25 inches
  • Backed by the Picnic Time Family of Brands BUILT TO LAST Lifetime Pledge to repair or replace if defective for any reason

Cowboy 29088 Hardwood Lump Charcoal, 8.8-Pound

Cowboy 29088 Hardwood Lump Charcoal, 8.8-Pound
BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2023
  • 100% All Natural & Contains No Coal Or Chemicals
  • Burns Faster & Hotter Than Standard Briquettes
  • Provides Great Wood Flavor To Every Barbecue

Elite Brands USA BBQ Grilling Kabob Skewers, 16 Inch Long Stainless Steel BBQ Flat Metal Skewer Set, Silicon Handle for Easy Handling, Value Pack of 6

Elite Brands USA BBQ Grilling Kabob Skewers, 16 Inch Long Stainless Steel BBQ Flat Metal Skewer Set, Silicon Handle for Easy Handling, Value Pack of 6
BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2023
  • SILICON HANDLE, SHARP TIP; Specially Designed Heat Resistant Silicon Handle for Easy Handling; Sharp Tip to Easily Skewer Tough Meat and Vegetable Pieces
  • 16 INCH LONG, FLAT METAL; Perfect Skewering length to Provide Enough Space for Food and Easy Handling; Flat Metal Design Ensures Easy Rotation of Food for Optimal Cooking
  • FOOD SAFE STAINLESS STEEL; Reliable, Durable and Sturdy; Made from Superior Quality Stainless Steel for Longevity; Retains Shine and Rust Resistant
  • MULTIPURPOSE USAGE; Versatile Food Skewer ; Use as Kabab Skewer, Quick Release Skewer, Slide Skewer , Fire Pit Skewer , Grilling Skewer , Shrimp Skewer , Chicken Skewer , Vegetable Skewer , Fruit Skewer ,Barbeque Skewer and So On
  • SATISFACTION GURANTEE; If our Skewer fails to Perform to your Satisfaction, It will be replaced at No Cost, Return the Skewer with Description of Failure, No Questions Asked

Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue, on Your Charcoal Grill, Water Smoker, or Wood-Burning Pit

Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue, on Your Charcoal Grill, Water Smoker, or Wood-Burning Pit
BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2023
  • Array

Kamado Joe KJ23RHC Ceramic, Classic II Charcoal Grill

Kamado Joe KJ23RHC Ceramic, Classic II Charcoal Grill
BESTSELLER NO. 8 in 2023
  • Premium 18″ Ceramic Grill with Cast Iron Cart & Locking Wheels – The Kamado Joe Classic II gives the perfect cooking size of 18 inches along with its Premium cart that comes with the purchase of your grill, including locking casters and wheels.
  • 2-Tier Divide & Conquer - Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System transforms the humble grill grate into the most powerful cooking tool in your arsenal. The revolutionary multi-level, half-moon design frees you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures—all at the same time
  • Control Tower Top Vent - Maintains consistent air setting for precise airflow management during dome opening and closing. Constructed of powder coated cast aluminum, the patent pending dual-adjustment top vent is rain and mold-resistant and allows you to smoke from 225F all the way to searing at 750F.
  • Patented Air Lift Hinge – Reduce dome weight by 96% with the Patented Air Lift Hinge. The grill dome can be lifted with a single finger giving the most comfortable grilling experience there is.
  • AMP (Advanced Multi-Panel) FireBox – The patent pending six-piece design eliminates breakage and increases grill efficiency.
  • Wire Mesh Fiberglass Gasket – The double-thick gasket offers a superior air-tight seal and 10x the life of normal industry gaskets.
  • Patented Ash Drawer – With a slide-out drawer, cleanup is easy. Unlike other Kamado style grills, you no longer have to remove the inside components from the grill to clean out the ashes. Simply remove the Patented Ash Drawer, dump your ashes and keep on grilling!
  • Other Features and Accessories included: Stainless Steel Latch, Stainless Steel Cooking Grates, Built-in Thermometer, Finished Folding HDPE Side Shelves/Handle, Grill Gripper and Ash Tool

Homitt Gas Grill Cover, 58-inch 3-4 Burner 600D Heavy Duty Waterproof BBQ Cover with Handles and Straps for Most Brands of Grill -Black

Homitt Gas Grill Cover, 58-inch 3-4 Burner 600D Heavy Duty Waterproof BBQ Cover with Handles and Straps for Most Brands of Grill -Black
BESTSELLER NO. 9 in 2023
  • Dimensions: This Homitt bbq cover measures 58"L x 24"W x 48"H, fits most grills with 3 to 4 burners, width between 55 and 58inch. Fits for Weber BBQ grill, along with many other popular brands grill, such as charbroil, Broil King, brinkmann, jenn air, nexgrill, Royal Gourmet, Kenmore etc
  • Upgraded Premium Material: Our gas grill covers are made of heavy duty waterproof 600D oxford fabric and PVC layer, prevent your grill from water, snow, ultraviolet, dust and so on, keep your barbeque grill clean like new
  • Fading Resistant: UV resistant design prevents sun damage. UV resistant layer protects the grill cover from fading, extends service life. NOTE: Allow grill to cool before covering
  • Handles and Straps: Handles at two sides of the cover make it easier to fit and remove. It can also be used for hanging and storage. With two widened velcro straps, you can tighten the cover securely over the grills, so the wind does not blow it away
  • Durable Sewn: With double sewn for edge and connection, the cover is more durable and rip resistant. (Please check your grill's dimension for proper fit before purchasing)

Traeger Grills PEL331 Signature Blend 100% All-Natural Hardwood Pellets - Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Braise, and BBQ (20 lb. Bag)

Traeger Grills PEL331 Signature Blend 100% All-Natural Hardwood Pellets - Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Braise, and BBQ (20 lb. Bag)
BESTSELLER NO. 10 in 2023
  • Never use gas or charcoal again: traeger Premium wood pellets deliver unmatched pure, hardwood taste and ensure perfect blue smoke to flavor your food
  • Enhance flavor: A perfect blend of hickory, maple, and Cherry hardwoods that pair perfectly with your favorite cut of beef
  • Real wood pellets: Made from 100% all-natural hardwood with no binding agents or fillers
  • Amazing wood-fired taste: Add pure hardwood flavor to everything you grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and BBQ
  • Made in America: sustainably Sourced and manufactured by traeger in the USA

How to Get Your Grill Ready for Spring: Warm Weather = The Start of Grilling Season

Winter is coming to an end for many areas of the U.S. over the coming weeks, with the change of seasons the use of outdoor grills increases. This article is about how to prepare your charcoal grill for the new season.

This article is geared towards members of the grilling community that use charcoal grills, but even those that use gas grills can take advantage of some of these tips. My first suggestion is to take your grates off your grill and give them a good cleaning, even with soap and water. Yes, I know using soap and water is something you really shouldn't do during the season as most of us purists feel the grates are seasoned by the food that is cooked on them. That is true, but to start the season off with clean grates is not a bad thing. Keep in mind if you have not done this since last spring, it will take some soaking and scrubbing to get them to come close to clean. My best suggestion is to soak them overnight. After soaking and cleaning your grates you need to make sure you realize what type of grate you have. If you have the thin metal ones typical of kettle grills, there is not much else you need to do as far as cleaning the grates goes. Yet, if you have cast iron there is still one more step. You will need to "cure" your grates again. Yes, I know you probably did this when you first used your grill, but doing them once a season helps with eliminating issues with sticking during the season. Coat the grates with vegetable oil and put them in your oven at 450 degrees for about two hours.

Now that your grates are clean and ready, don't forget the interior of your grill. Yes, you should have done this at the end of last grilling season but if you didn't you need to make sure all your ashes are removed, then take a stiff wire brush and rub down the inside of your grill. Keep in mind as you grill some oxidation of the metal can occur resulting in some areas of rust. You want to remove these areas of rust as much as possible before starting the new season. I would also recommend checking around your air vents on your grill to make sure any debris is removed so they work effectively. Finally, I usually do one more step as I sort of do another round of curing the grates, this is for all grates, not just the cast iron metal ones mentioned above. Start your grill as you usually do for five to six hour barbacueing with sufficient charcoal. As the coals get the grey ash color on them, put your grate on the grill and close the top. Just because you aren't cooking food doesn't mean you want to ignore your grill during this "curing" process. Check it about once an hour or so (more often just after starting), to make sure any chemicals you used or debris aren't causing issues. Let the grills continue to "cook" over the coals, this will again help avoid problems with foods sticking during the year, and also burn off any chemical residue on the grates so they don't affect the flavor of your food when you grill.

While preparing your grill, also make sure your grill area is in good shape. Remove any debris that might have blown into that area during the winter months. Also check for any low hanging branches. Remember when starting your coals you could have flares that could catch a dry overhanging branch on fire. Speaking of starting you fire, check your chimney starter if you use one. If it has too much rust on it, replace it considering they are only about $15. Also check your grilling utensils. This is the time to buy any pieces that you need to replace, or ones that you realized at the end of last season that you need to add to your collections. If your grill brushes are dirty or worn, this is a good time to replace them as well. Remember, if you cure your grates properly; the only cleaning you will need to do on your grill during the season will be with your grill brush.

All this cleaning and preparing will help you get ready for a fun and flavorful grilling season. Remember, grilling season in most areas of the country lasts a good six to nine months, so a well kept grill can give you options for many meals during those months.

Related Bestselling Lists That You Might Like