You asked: How do you start a grill step by step?

How do you light a charcoal grill?

How to Light a Charcoal Grill with Lighter Fluid

1. Step 1: Arrange the coals. Arrange your charcoal into a pyramid shape. …
2. Step 2: Carefully pour lighter fluid evenly over coals. …
3. Step 3: Wait 30 seconds. …
4. Step 4: Light coals. …
5. Step 5: Top with grate when coals turn white.

How long should coals burn before cooking?

DON’T: Forget to preheat the grill before you start cooking.



Once your coals are distributed in your grill, throw the lid on and let it sit for five to 10 minutes before placing any food over the coals, you want to hear a light sizzle when the protein, fruit or vegetables hit the grates.

What can I use if I don’t have lighter fluid?

Household lighter fluid alternatives:

• Newspaper: Ball up 2 or 3 sheets and place under your charcoal grate. …
• Whiskey*: Any high proof alcohol really.
• Rubbing alcohol*: Be sure to let this burn out completely before cooking over it.
• Cardboard Egg Crate: Take 1/2 of the bottom of the crate, place coals into it.

Whats the chain on a grill for?

That little chain hanging from your bbq is a matchstick holder for lighting the grill manually when the electric igniter system is broken. To light your grill with the matchstick holder, place a match in the holder and then strike it to light it.