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Best Portable Grill for Cooking Anywhere

Updated Jul 9th, 2019 9:31AM EDT

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Get all the delicious smells and flavors of cooking on your favorite huge outdoor grill from anywhere when you purchase any of these portable grills. Punch up any picnic by bringing along your portable grill and get quality seared meats anywhere. Whether you’re heading out to tailgate at the big game or going out camping with your family, a portable grill gives you so much versatility in meal planning. Perfect to be stored in the back of a car or a garage, they can fit on a table or the ground for simple cooking. So explore all the possibilities with these three portable grills and find new ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

Best Portable Gas Grill

The Cuisinart CGG-180T Petit Gourmet Portable Table Top Gas Grill has 145 sq. inches of grilling surface and foldaway legs for easy storage. It is proven to cook eight burgers, eight steaks, six to 10 chicken breasts or four pounds of fish. The 5,500 btu burner distributes heat over the porcelain-enameled grate for an evenly distributed cook. It weighs 13.5 lbs. and has a briefcase-style handle, so carrying it is made simple. Igniting it is as easy as pushing the center knob and turning it. You can easily cook corn, zucchini, or asparagus at any time. This is the perfect grill for smaller patios or picnic areas.

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Best Portable Charcoal Grill

Equipped with a porcelain-enameled lid and base that retain heat, the Weber 121020 Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill is ready for grilling anytime. It has 160 sq. inches of grilling area and can hold up to six burgers that you can make with the Weber burger press. The lid locks and it has multiple handles so it can be moved while it’s on. The dampers built into the lid allow you to control the temperature. It has plated steel legs and a plated steel grate that won’t rust or wear. The rectangular shape makes storing it a breeze.

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Best Portable Smoker Grill

For Texas-style smoking, the Char-Griller E22424 Table Top Charcoal Grill fits the bill. With its unique smoker design, it can be used as a charcoal grill or a side fire box for smoking meats. It has cast iron cooking grates and 250 sq. inches of cooking space. Perfect for cooking kebabs, the lid swivels open from the top, so heat will only escape from the front. The easy dump pan collects the ash from the charcoal briquettes, so you don’t have to do it yourself. It can be attached to larger Char-Griller grills as an added smoking attachment.

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