The easiest and best way to get charcoal perfectly lit is to use a chimney starter, which lights briquettes or wood quickly without the use of lighter fluid, so your food tastes like food and not like ...

Cooking over charcoal undoubtedly gives food an irresistible smokey, charred flavor. Plus, charcoal grills tend to be more affordable than other options, making them a budget-friendly choice for ...

Things you need for charcoal grilling: a grill, a bag of charcoal, and lighter fluid, right? Actually, drop the lighter fluid ...

Charcoal grilling isn't just about the joy of cooking out in the sun. Anyone who's had a burger off the grill versus an indoor griddled one can speak to the succulent smoky difference. But there's ...

Chimney starters — the cylindrical devices used to ignite charcoal before grilling — can often take up to 25 minutes to get charcoal hot enough to put in a grill. Most also require you to light it ...

The biggest pain point in charcoal grilling happens before the food is out of the fridge. Properly lighting charcoal has always been a contentious, frustrating and tedious subject. The ...

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Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Those who love an old-school charcoal grill know there’s one ...