Chimney starters — the cylindrical devices used to ignite charcoal before grilling — can often take up to 25 minutes to get charcoal hot enough to put in a grill. Most also require you to ...

And while we all have our favorite types of grills, charcoal grills are at the top of many people's lists. Charcoal grilling offers a hands-on approach to outdoor cooking, and the key to success is ...

Place your tinder, like lightly crumpled newspaper, at the bottom of your chimney, then turn it over and pour charcoal coals through the top. The more charcoal you use, the hotter your grill will get.

Starting a charcoal grill is easiest with a chimney starter, but you can also use charcoal, newspaper, and a lighter. Here's how to do it.

BBQ Dragon launched an Indiegogo campaign for the device, called the "Chimney of Insanity" on October 25. Less than 24 hours in, the team had already passed its $15,000 goal. It has now raised ...

Oklahoma Joe’s Halftime Charcoal Starter XL: “Oklahoma Joe’s Halftime XL, the best charcoal chimney for lump charcoal holds a whopping 100 briquettes, making it perfect for bigger grills ...

In most cases, your chimney will come with a guide as to how much you should use for the amount of food you’re cooking, and how long you’ll need the charcoal to burn.

Charcoal takes about half an hour to get white hot and ready to grill. Instead of wasting that time, use some of it to cook vegetables.

After four years of testing and 115 hours of research, we’ve found that Royal Oak Ridge Briquets are the best charcoal for your grill.