{"id":2561,"date":"2022-08-17T02:16:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T02:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grillcharms.com\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2022-09-03T03:42:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T03:42:37","slug":"how-to-start-a-charcoal-grill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grillcharms.com\/how-to-start-a-charcoal-grill\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Charcoal Grill?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It can be a bit more work; most people love the taste and smoky flavor of grilling any food on a charcoal grill. But before making those perfect juicy burgers or smoky ribs, you need to start the grill.

Unfortunately, many people who love grilled foods don’t know how to start a charcoal grill and how much charcoal to use<\/a> in a grill. But don’t worry, in this guide, we will tell you how to light a charcoal grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start a Charcoal Grill with<\/strong> Lighter Fluid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most people are familiar with this method of starting the charcoal grill. However, people also tend to mess up with this method. The lighter fluid method is dangerous and can also ruin the food by changing its taste. To start the grill using this method, you need to arrange your coals into a pyramid or neat mound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then pour or squirt the charcoal lighter fluid over them. Pour more fluid on the center, and less on the sides as most of the heat is required at the center. About 3 to 4 tablespoons of fluid are sufficient for lighting a pound of charcoal and using more than that can lead to flare-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a grill lighter or matches for lighting the fuel. Make sure to do this quickly as the fuel evaporates if left on the charcoal for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never squirt the lighter fluid on a live fire, as it can lead to flare-ups that can be difficult to control. Though it may not look great, lightning in the first layer is sufficient to get the coals going. Once started, the charcoal burns until an outer ashy layer is formed. Once the gray ashy layer is formed on all the coals, they are ready for cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light with Newspaper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people don’t have lighter fluid, but it is possible to start a charcoal grill even without lighter fluid. So, you might think about how to light charcoal without lighter fluid, and here is the solution – the newspaper method. You can lighten the charcoal grill using a newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n