DIY Charcoal Grill

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kingsford Charcoal and Glad . The opinions and text are all mine.

It’s the season of summer cookouts and grilled food and I have a fun project to get you grilling in style: a DIY charcoal grill! Grab an old terracotta pot from your garage, add a grate, and you’re ready for a season of outdoor eating!

To make a DIY charcoal grill, you’ll need a large terracotta pot. An azalea style pot works particularly well because it’s wider and shorter than others but any pot will work. Be sure the pot doesn’t have any flaws or small cracks that might break when heated. You’ll also need heavy duty foil and a round grate that will sit securely on top of the pot.

If you want to take your grill up a notch and paint it like I did, you’ll also need high heat spray paint and painter’s tape. I used a copper color which blended in with the pot more than I would have liked so you may want to choose something that will contrast a bit more.

Tape a line around the middle of the pot to create a color blocked style. Don’t paint any of the pot that will come in contact with flames. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the paint can.

Spray paint below the tape and let dry completely then cover the inside of the pot with heavy duty foil.

You’re ready for grilling! Before using, place the charcoal grill on concrete or dirt, away from anything that could catch fire or burn and out of the path of people.

To deliver the ease and flavor we all love, I use Kingsford Charcoal in my grill {I grab it at Walmart while I’m buying ingredients for the cookout} but Kingsford does not recommend using their charcoal in a homemade grill.

Kingsford has been the gold standard of grilling for nearly a hundred years. Each briquet is made with natural ingredients and real wood, resulting in the authentic smoky flavor that we all crave in our barbecued food.

Place the charcoal on the foil in the bottom of the grill …

… and light it according to the instructions on the package. The Match Light briquets make lighting easy and more edges make it faster … it just takes a match! Let the coals burn for about ten minutes and then they’ll be ready for grilling!

Use those ten minutes to set up for your summer cookout! I like to bring bright colored disposable plates and bowls …

… along with colorful utensils and paper straws.

If you’re cooking at a campsite or by the lake, the Glad Matchware Variety Pack containers are a great way to prep food at home and transport it to the cookout site. You can even marinate right in the BPA free containers and the tight-fitting lids lock in freshness and prevent messy leaks. They’re a great way to store leftovers too and they match and stack to eliminate cabinet clutter.

The colorful patterns even make the containers work as serving pieces on the table.

When the charcoal is ready, add the hot dogs, watching them carefully and turning them regularly so they don’t burn.

When the hot dogs are cooked, add your favorite toppings! To make these cheese-stuffed dogs, slit the hot dogs down the middle before grilling, cook the hot dogs, then stuff shredded mozzarella cheese into the slit, brush with barbecue sauce, and top with mild diced jalapenos. Add mustard and ketchup if desired.

When dinner’s over, don’t forget to toast a few marshmallows over the simmering coals for a full summer cookout experience!

Head to Walmart to grab your cookout ingredients, Kingsford Charcoal, Glad Matchware, and everything else you need for the perfect summer barbecue!

{As always, be cautious when creating this DIY project. This project is not intended to be used by children and requires constant supervision. There is always a risk that the pot could break and proper precautions should always be taken.}