How to Make a Portable Charcoal Grill

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get an old metal pan from a freecycler or local thrift store; a metal grill; a charcoal chimney; and something to protect a wood floor if you'll be using the grill on a balcony or other wood surface.

   In the photo you'll see a second, smaller, pan was used but it could just as well have been bricks or stones.You will also need charcoal and some means of lighting it: matches, a lighter, a Swedish firesteel, etc.
   
   Finally, you will want water handy in case of stray sparks or a more serious incident with fire.
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   Step 2: Get the charcoal going: stuff newspaper into the bottom of the chimney

   Light the paper from beneath, and set the chimney into the pan for 20 to 30 minutes. ,, You may want to soak the nearby surface with water first, in case of sparks escaping.
   
   Place the grill atop the pan. ,, Remove to a plate or platter. , This also preserves the unburned charcoal for another day.
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   Step 3: and fill the top with charcoal.

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   Step 4: Wait until the charcoal is burning nicely

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   Step 5: as seen in the photo.

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   Step 6: Dump out the flaming charcoal into the pan.

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   Step 7: Load your food onto the grill.

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   Step 8: Done grilling!

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   Step 9: Put out the fire with water.

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