How to Make a Tin Can Grill

Here is an idea for a tin can grill that I got from pinterest.  Basically, it is a small homemade grill made from a can, some foil, and a round charcoal grate.

I think this is optimized for a #10 can, but like most of my projects, once you have the concept you can feel free to experiment based upon your needs and materials at hand.

If you need a charcoal starter – I have one made from a second #10 can

Construction is simple:

• Mark the top of the can into 10 equally wide segments.
• Using tin snips cut along these marks until you have 10 strips that are 2/3 as long as the depth of the can (this leaves the bottom 1/3 in one piece to keep the round shape.
• Bend these strips out so they radiate outwards. Do not press them all the way down, they should form a dish.
• Place aluminum foil over the can, so that it forms a bowl supported by the 10 strips.
• Insert charcoal into bowl, and light – take care not to use so much that the mound of fuel rises above the top of the bowl.
• Place grate on grill, so that it is supported by the metal strips.
• Grill food and enjoy.