How to Start a Charcoal Grill

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Starting a charcoal grill is easy, so follow along and you'll be grilling in no time.

Step 1: Spread the charcoal
Dump your charcoal into the bottom of the grill and construct a pyramid. The tip of the pyramid should extend to just below where your grate will rest.

Tip
Open the vents on the grill for air circulation.

Step 2: Spread the lighter fluid
Spread your lighter fluid evenly around all the charcoal.

Step 3: Light the charcoal
Light the charcoal with a match. Disperse the flames by lighting different spots in the charcoal pyramid.

Tip
Never add lighter fluid to flaming charcoal.

Step 4: Spread out the coals
Spread out the charcoal evenly in the bottom of the grill once the charcoal is hot. You'll be able to tell by the ashen color and glowing embers.

Step 5: Place the grate
Place the grate down over the charcoal and begin grilling your food.

Did You Know?
Charcoal has been used in blast furnaces to smelt iron since the Iron Age.