Getting the Most Out of Your 36 Charcoal Grill

If you've ever tried to host a big family cookout on a tiny portable unit, you know exactly why a 36 charcoal grill is such a massive upgrade for your backyard. There's a specific kind of frustration that comes with flipping burgers in shifts while half the guests are already finished eating and the other half are starving. Moving up to a larger footprint changes the whole dynamic of outdoor cooking. It's not just about having more room for meat; it's about having the freedom to manage different heat zones and cook an entire meal—sides and all—without feeling like you're playing a high-stakes game of Tetris on the grates. ...

May 3, 2026 · 7 min · Raquel Stoltz