TL;DR: You don’t need lighter fluid to get a charcoal grill going! You can start a charcoal grill using a chimney, electric charcoal starter, or simply with kindling and a match. Lighter fluid is a useful tool, but it’s not the end-all-be-all of fire starting—and nor should it be. It can affect scent and flavor if used incorrectly and, more importantly, it can be damaging to your health. But for many, lighter fluid is the go-to choice for lighting a charcoal grill. Starting your charcoal grill without lighter fluid is easier than you might think—all you actually need is matches and kindling ..read more

Whether you’re shopping for a new barbecue grill or seeking replacement parts, the Grilling Icons series by Griller’s Spot serves up everything you need to know about the country’s most famous barbecue brands. Established: 1948 Headquarters: Columbus, Georgia Char-Broil is one of the largest grill manufacturers in North America, carrying a large selection of gas, charcoal, electric, and built-in grills with unique and innovative grill features like their TRU-Infrared Cooking System and patented Amplifire cooking system. From portable gas grills to professional-level built-in barbecues ..read more

Whether you’re shopping for a new barbecue grill or seeking replacement parts, the Grilling Icons series by Griller’s Spot serves up everything you need to know about the country’s most famous barbecue brands. Established: 1976 Headquarters: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Napoleon (officially known as “Wolf Steel Ltd.”) is the largest privately owned grill manufacturer in North America, carrying a large selection of gas, charcoal, electric, and built-in grills featuring, instant JETFIRE ignition, infrared SIZZLE ZONE burners, and of course, their iconic wave grid cooking grates. From the porta ..read more

Whether you’re shopping for a new barbecue grill or seeking replacement parts, the Grilling Icons series by Griller’s Spot serves up everything you need to know about the country’s most famous barbecue brands. Established: May 8, 1893 (as Weber Bros. Metal Works) Headquarters: Palatine, Illinois Weber (officially known as “Weber-Stephen”) is one of the leading grill brands in the USA, Canada, and around the world, offering a large selection of gas, charcoal, pellet, and electric grills with a variety of unique features such as Weber CONNECT Smart Technology, a One-Touch cleaning system ..read more

Picture this: the aroma of slowly roasting meat, the scintillating scent wafting through your yard with every spin of the spit, and the anticipation of juicy, flavorful bites. There’s something inherently primal about the art of rotisserie cooking. It’s not just about preparing food—it’s about crafting an experience. Whether you’re a novice eager to delve into the world of rotisserie or a seasoned pro (pro-tisserie, dare we say?) looking to elevate your game, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to master the art of rotisserie cooking, incl ..read more

We’ve written a lot about cleaning and maintaining different gas grill parts, but there’s one area of the grill we haven’t tackled yet—the lid and the inside of your grill body, also known as the cookbox. There’s a reason people put off cleaning the inside of their grill—it’s grimy, it’s greasy, and it’s usually a bit more work than cleaning individual parts. But the cookbox and your grill lid can collect a lot of crusty gunk that can seriously impair the performance of your grill—or worse, hasten its demise. If you’re noticing a lot of flare ups, a weird smell, or more smoke than usual, it ..read more

New to smoking on a BBQ? If you’re wondering what you can smoke with a gas grill, look no further. Smoking on a BBQ is a great way to create some of the most flavorful barbecue you’ve ever had. A dedicated smoker may be the ultimate smoking machine, but with a few tools, you can easily smoke just about any food on a charcoal and gas grill as well, including both propane and natural gas grills. All you need is a smoker box and some wood chips. We’ve already covered how to turn a gas grill into a smoker and how to smoke meat on a gas grill, but there’s no limit to smoking on a BBQ (though ..read more

We’ve written a lot about cleaning and maintaining different gas grill parts, but there’s one area of the grill we haven’t tackled yet—the lid and the inside of your grill body, also known as the cookbox. There’s a reason people put off cleaning the inside of their grill—it’s grimy, it’s greasy, and it’s usually a bit more work than cleaning individual parts. But the cookbox and your grill lid can collect a lot of crusty gunk that can seriously impair the performance of your grill—or worse, hasten its demise. If you’re noticing a lot of flare ups, a weird smell, or more smoke than usual, it ..read more

New to smoking on a BBQ? If you’re wondering what you can smoke with a gas grill, look no further. Smoking on a BBQ is a great way to create some of the most flavorful barbecue you’ve ever had. A dedicated smoker may be the ultimate smoking machine, but with a few tools, you can easily smoke just about any food on a charcoal and gas grill as well, including both propane and natural gas grills. All you need is a smoker box and some wood chips. We’ve already covered how to turn a gas grill into a smoker and how to smoke meat on a gas grill, but there’s no limit to smoking on a BBQ (though ..read more

When a member of the Grill Spot content team received a free (but very rusty) gas grill from her local Buy Nothing Project group, we knew we had to document and share the process of restoring this not-so-old-but-never-been-cleaned barbecue to its original grill glory. Whether you’re the lucky recipient of a free grill or you’re finally getting down to the business of deep cleaning your own rusty barbecue, rust doesn’t always signal the end of a grill’s life. Even if your grill seems rusted beyond repair, don’t despair—there’s a good chance your rusty grill is entirely repairable with a bit of ..read more