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How to light a charcoal grill

Cooking with a Charcoal Grill is a fun way to dine in the summertime and a great way to add loads of flavour to your meal.

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7 STEPS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

STEP 1

Read instructions carefully. 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.

How to light a charcoal grill step 1

STEP 2

Clean and remove ash. It’s important to thoroughly clean and remove ashes and grease from previous use.

How to light a charcoal grill step 2

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.

How to light a charcoal grill step 3

STEP 4

Stack in cone shape. Stacking the charcoal into a cone shape makes for the best grilling experience.

How to light a charcoal grill step 4

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.

How to light a charcoal grill step 5

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.

How to light a charcoal grill step 6

STEP 7

Let the coals burn until they are white on the surface.

How to light a charcoal grill step 7