Before you light, always be sure to read the instructions carefully. It’s also important to thoroughly clean and remove ashes and grease from previous use.
STEP 2
Clean and remove ash
It’s important to thoroughly clean and remove ashes and grease from previous use.
STEP 3
Measure out charcoal
Prepare your grill by determining how much charcoal you will need for the meal – one layer is ideal for burgers and steaks, and use two layers for roasts and chickens.
STEP 4
Stack in cone shape
Stacking the charcoal into a cone shape makes for the best grilling experience.
STEP 5
1/4 cup lighter fluid per pound of charcoal
Pour a quarter cup of lighter fluid per pound of charcoal over the cone-shaped stack of coals, distributing more fluid to the center than the edges. Let the fluid sit on the coals for 30 seconds.
STEP 6
Light coals from bottom on both sides
Take a BBQ lighter and light the coals from the bottom on at least two sides of the stack.
STEP 7
Let the coals burn until they are white on the surface.
