Aluminum Charcoal Grill
By dsnygrl on
For our recent trip to the beach, we wanted a small BBQ to take with us so we could have a picnic on the beach one night we were there. We wanted something inexpensive that we could throw away when we were done.
In the BBQ/Summer section of Rite-Aid we found the Premium Grill- Aluminum Charcoal Grill for only $2.99. The grill is made of a heavy duty aluminum pan that comes filled with charcoal briquettes. It has a small wire stand that it sits on and holes around the sides of the pan for airflow. It has a wire mesh top to place the food on and measures approximately 12x9 inches.
We were hesitant when we purchased it that it would actually work but we thought we would give it a try. To my husbands surprise, it actually worked really well. The charcoal comes wrapped in a flammable paper and the instructions are very clear not to add any lighter fluid. When we lit the paper, it caught fire quickly and burned well. We followed the directions and waited for 15 minutes for the coals to get nice and hot. We then shook the pan to spread them out a bit and they were ready to go. We had enough room on the top of the grill for 4 burgers and there was more space left that could have held several hot dogs or other items.
The day we were using it was very windy and the burgers were frozen when we put them on. We used a piece of tin foil to make a tent on the top to help keep some of the heat in that was being blow away to help the burgers to cook a little faster. There were no flare ups and the grill stayed hot for about an hour and a half.
When we were done with the grill, we drowned the flames with a bucket of water and when we were sure the flames were out, we simply threw it away. My only complaint with the grill would be to have them add a few more briquettes to the pan. There was room in the pan for more and I think that would help it to get a little hotter and spread the heat all the way to the sides. This is a great little grill for a picnic or a tailgating party.
We use these in Hawaii on the beach. It's very cheap but holds up well. One time use and then you throw it away. It's a great product.
What a neat idea! I have never seen this but will definitely be looking since we do not have a grill and I get the occasional craving for some grilled food.
I have used this type of grill in the past... It is definitely nothing fancy, but it does do the job for a small cookout when a portable grill is needed.
What a wonderful idea! With less work, maybe my husband would grill more often. Where can you get these?
I've never seen anything like this (probably 2 reasons: I wasn't looking, and we're a long way from a beach...) but it sounds really convenient for a cook-out, even if it's just in a park. And clean-up sounds like a breeze! Thanks!
Wow! Thank you:) I have seen these at Rite Aid and wondered if they really were any good. These are perfect for the beach. What could be easier?
What a hassle free way to bring along a grill to the beach! Great price too.
those look very neat. I never heard or even saw these before. I will keep an eye open for them
I have used these from time to time, and they are great for quick trips or impromptu picnics, or even if you find broken grills once you get to a park... you can usually find one of these at a good convenience store. Of course I live in summer tourist country, maybe they are more prevalent here.
Can I have some of those burgers I see on the pic? ;)