You can light a charcoal chimney with regular matches, but it’s more practical and definitely safer for your fingertips if you use a longer grill lighter or a long match.

How to Light a Charcoal Grill With a Charcoal Chimney It is possible to light a charcoal grill without using lighter fluid. Instead, you will need a chimney to heat your charcoal.

Charcoal Amount. Charcoal Arrangement. Best For. High Heat / Direct Grilling. 450°F+ / 232°C+. 1 full chimney. Large pile of charcoal. Steaks, burgers, hot dogs, thin pork chops, kebabs. Medium ...

The chimney method A chimney starter is a steel cylinder used to heat coals more quickly. To use a chimney starter, place a couple of newspaper balls at the bottom and fill it halfway with charcoal.

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.

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The biggest pain point in charcoal grilling happens before the food is out of the fridge. Properly lighting charcoal has always been a contentious, frustrating and tedious subject. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to step up your outdoor cooking game, why not start with a charcoal grill? Sure ...