← All grills
Cuisinart

14" Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190)

A 14-inch tabletop charcoal grill with a 196 sq in chrome-plated grate and locking lid for camping and tailgating.

$40Approx. MSRP

Acceptable as a cheap, throwaway-grade grill for the occasional picnic, but skip it if you want something sturdy enough for regular backyard use.

Pros

  • Very compact and easy to carry to picnics, tailgates, or small balconies
  • Inexpensive entry point into charcoal grilling
  • Good cooking control once the coal bed is established
  • Easy on the wallet ($40)

Watch-outs

  • Lightweight aluminum-style construction feels flimsy and the paint can bubble at high heat
  • Leg screws are prone to loosening under the grill's own weight
  • Charcoal grate is thin and can wear out after minimal use
  • Tight cooking area (196 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Hardware kits reported with missing, mismatched, or mislabeled bolts
  • Legs have worked loose or fallen off after minimal use for some owners
  • Grate doesn't always sit flush due to warping
  • Getting a solid, evenly-lit bed of charcoal is difficult and sometimes takes two attempts
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatPortable
Approx. MSRP (USD)$40
Primary cooking area196 sq in
Total cooking area196 sq in
Build materialChrome-plated steel grate, enamel-coated firebox
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Cuisinart 14" Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190)

Features

  • 196 sq in chrome-plated cooking grate
  • Dual venting system for temperature control
  • Enamel-coated firebox with mess-free ash base
  • Three lid locks for secure transport
  • Tool-free assembly in about 10 minutes
Compare in The Pit Buy links coming soon — we're lining up direct-brand deals.