Master the Art of Charcoal Grilling

National Charcoal Day

National Charcoal Grilling Day is a tribute to the time-honored tradition of cooking over an open flame. From its rich history to its unparalleled flavor, charcoal grilling embodies the essence of outdoor cooking. So, dust off your grill, stock up on charcoal, and get ready to create unforgettable culinary memories with friends and family this National Charcoal Day!

#NationalCharcoalDay Hashtag Giveaway

Post using your Masterbuilt grill using hashtag #NationalCharcoalDay on May 30th, 2025, on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! When you use this hashtag in your post, you could be 1 of the 10 winners to win a free T-shirt!

The back of a black short-sleeved t-shirt with a large National Charcoal Day logo (red flames over a pile of white charcoal) with the words

National Charcoal Day Contest!

Enter for your chance to win our National Charcoal Day Contest!

Pro Charcoal Tips

Charcoal grilling delivers unmatched flavor, high heat, and versatility—but to truly master it, it helps to know a few key things before you light that first fire.

Pouring Masterbuilt Lump charcoal into Gravity Series Digital Charcoal Grill Charcoal Hopper

Why Charcoal Grilling

End the discussion on why charcoal grilling is the preferred grilling method.

Meals to celebrate National Charcoal Day with

Charcoal grilling delivers unmatched flavor, high heat, and versatility—but to truly master it, it helps to know a few key things before you light that first fire.

2 steaks with dark grill marks seared into them finish cooking over open flames while smoke gently rises around them.

National Charcoal Day Origin

Learn more about how National Charcoal Day came about.

Flames leap up around 4 steaks grilling in a Masterbuilt Portable Charcoal Grill and Smoker. Someone uses a long-handled utensil to move one of the steaks.