How Do You Light A Charcoal Grill?
Getting the fire going isn’t the hard part. Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 20 minutes Here’s How: • Make sure you have read your grills instructions and that you understand them. • Thoroughly clean out the grill removing ash and grease. • Determine how much charcoal you are going to need. A one layer for burgers and steaks or two layers for roasts and chickens. • Pour enough charcoal into the grill to make the layers needed. • Stack charcoal into a cone shape. • Pour lighter fluid over the charcoal cone, using more in the center than he edges. Use about 1/4 cup to 1-pound charcoal. • Let the fluid sit on the coals for about 30 seconds. • With a long match light from the bottom on at least two sides. • Let coals burn until all coals are white on the surface. • With a long handles instrument, spread the coals evenly across the coal grate. • Close lid, wait 5 minutes and start cooking.Tips: • Cleaning the grill before each use reduces the bad smoke that can leave a bad taste on foods. • N
