There are quite a few kinds of grills to choose from, and, for the most part, it won’t make too much difference which one you choose. However, if you are a beginner, realize that you really don't need anything too fancy. There are plenty of options to choose from, including: kettle grills, box grills, drum grills, etc. – and these can be purchased in many locations in the $30-$100.00 range.

Whichever type of grill you select, be certain that it has:

• Sturdy Legs (grilled foods that get seasoned with dirt will not make you the most popular griller around)!
• An adjustable cooking surface, so that when the fire gets too hot or too cool, you will be able to raise or lower the meat accordingly.
• Another nice feature to have is a grill that has an easy means of adding more charcoal if and when necessary (many grills require you to remove the meat in order to add additional charcoal).
• The grill should also have a lid with holes in the lid for ventilation. Also, if you have a fire that gets too out of control, the only way to extinguish that fire is by closing the vents in the lid.
• The bottom of the grill, where the charcoal is placed should also have adjustable holes in either the bottom, or in the sides, to allow controlling the amount of fresh air into the chamber when the lid is closed, so that the fire can continue to burn adequately.