How to Light a Charcoal Grill 🔥

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!

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How to light a charcoal grill

Lighting a grill without charcoal starter
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: How to
Keyword: how to
Author: Annely

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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!