This video shows you how to light a charcoal grill in 5 easy steps. It’s simple and anyone can do it. Just be careful with the fire. Don’t use flammable liquids. You don’t need them. Just follow the instructions and be a little patient. I have as much patience as an 8-week-old puppy. So if I can do it, you can too!
How to light a charcoal grill
Lighting a grill without charcoal starter
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Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- Charcoal
- Firelighters
- Matches or candle lighter
- Tongs
- Magazine or bbq blower
Instructions
- Remove grill tray and add charcoal to the grill.
- Build a pyramid. Add layers of wrinkled paper in the charcoal pyramid and hide some firelighters. Make sure the firelighters are touching the paper.
- Use matches or a candle lighter to light the edge of the paper. Light the paper at several edges.
- Wait until all paper has burned.
- Distribute the heat by using a magazine or a bbq blower. Create wind from different angles. Wait 5-10 minutes and you are ready to use the grill.
Enjoy!
