Charcoal grills for one

[FettsWay]

Does anyone have a small charcoal grill the works great for just one person?

Only big enough to cook 2 burgers at once?

I am looking to try and buy one or maybe make my own?

I love charcoal cooked meals but need something small and compact, just for me....like say the size of a large folgers coffee can?

Thought there might be some loaners out there who have pics or info they might share.

- fettsway.

 

[lostworldexpedition]

I can't think of a small enough grill, but at OvExpo Expeditioneers had a very nice German made portable grill designed for the motorcycle expedition crowd. Sorry, I cannot remember the name, but I am sure that if you contact JP he will help you out. A bit larger (and probably more expensive) option is the droolworthy Snow Peak BBQ that Expedition Exchange sells.

And another neat protable option is the "Laptop" grill they sell at WallMart and K-mart, slightly shoddy construction but very cool idea.

 

[Seldom Seen]

Grilliput :bike_rider:

 

[paulj]

Alton Brown (Good Eats) grilled a tuna steak over high heat using a charcoal starter. I don't recall what he used for the grill on top of the can.

Similar in size to your coffee can, but with the vent holes and charcoal support already in place.

A Kelly Kettle also comes to mind. This is a double wall water boiler. Some versions come with a grill that fits over the fire base.

I'd also recommend a Pyromid, but that isn't on the market anymore.

 

[Antichrist]

I have one of these that I like a lot:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Weber-Grill-Cha...hash=item260371841707&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
This person seems to be very proud of them, $60+ dollars. But Weber doesn't make them anymore, so I guess whatever the market will bear.

But it sounds like that's even larger than what you want (it's about 13"x20"). I should think you could just make one from a folgers can. Cut some holes around the sides at the bottom for the draft and get a small piece of stainless flattened expanded metal to rest on top for the grilling surface.
If you wanted to get really fancy, poke holes for two metal rods to sit parrallel about 1/2 way down and use a smaller piece of expanded metal resting on those to hold your charcoal.

 

[mrlocksmith]

There is the Zip Stove with the grill option. It will do 1 burger fine but you have to get it really hot to cook 2 at a time (they will fit but all the heat is in the middle)

http://www.zzstove.com/ws_g.html

Mark

 

[FettsWay]

another idea

thanks for the replies and links.

what about making my own? Does that sound like a stupid idea in some way?

I would ideally like one about half a size bigger than a gallon paint can, but have a lid to close while cooking since that traps heat and gets the charcoal aroma really into the meat.

 

[hochung]

what about making my own? Does that sound like a stupid idea in some way?

yes. specially for a couple of hamburger patties.

 

[Curmudgeon]

what about making my own? Does that sound like a stupid idea in some way?

I would ideally like one about half a size bigger than a gallon paint can, but have a lid to close while cooking since that traps heat and gets the charcoal aroma really into the meat.

Doesn't sound stupid at all. My choice would be an appropriate sized ammo can. They're available is many sizes and have lids. A .50 cal can would be about the right size for two burgers.

JP

 

[targa88]

You might want to look at the Cobb. Small, practical and versatile.

 

[chnlisle]

Been using the same one of these for 25 years.

 

[TRDPARTS4U]

I used a Notebook grill at the Expo last week for the first time, I was very impressed. I'm not sure about the long term durability, but it did work well for the initial use. This thing folds flat and only weighs 8 pounds.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07116317000P?vName=Outdoor%20Living&cName=Grills&OutdoorCooking&sName=Charcoal%20Grills&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

This was $19.99 when I purchased it.

Jacque

 

[bluejeep]

Grilliput :bike_rider:

I've been looking for that grill and firebox. Where'd ya get it?

 

[Seldom Seen]

I've been looking for that grill and firebox. Where'd ya get it?

Packitgormet

 

[ThomD]

Think Geek, www.thinkgeek.com, carries the Grilliput. We have one. It's OK, but not great. The fire bowl does not fold flat and the rest of the assembly does take a bit of practice.