But whether it's the OG charcoal kettles to the flat-top griddles ... After 5 years of testing market-leading grills, I've picked the trusty Weber Spirit II E-310 as my overall best grill.

Charcoal can be messy, but is worth persevering with. It is less precise than pencil but gives a darker, richer tone. Charcoal is a good medium for creating marks quickly and works well as an ...