Chargoal grill owners.....you NEED this

[iamme]

In case anyone remembers, I was debating about charcoal vs. gas grills. I finally got a 22.5" Weber grill and I love it. I also got this bad boy:
Weber Chimney Starter

Maybe I'm a charcoal novice, and this is well known info, but this thing ROCKS! Whenever I used to get charcoals ready, they'd be covered in ash and there was a slight red glow. Nothing special. With the chimney starter, I stacked the coals up and gave it a light (I used the coals w/ lighter fluid already in....I'm going to try regular coals). In less than 10 minutes, I dumped out the coals and they were flaming HOT and bright red! The difference was amazing! I made some goooooooooood steaks last night

It's only $11 w/ free shipping if you order over $50, so add it to any order you were going to place. It's kinda heavy, so free shipping rocks

 

[Linflas]

I love my Webber too. I may have to get me one of those chimney things, looks interesting. What do you use to get the charcoal going with it?

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: Linflas
I love my Webber too. I may have to get me one of those chimney things, looks interesting. What do you use to get the charcoal going with it?

When using regular coals (without lighter fluid already applied), you supposedly need 1 sheet of newspaper crumpled underneath it. The way the coals are so tightly packed together, I guess the heat keeps them lit longer. Really cool product

 

[cherrytwist]

We've been using a similar technology to start our charcoal for years, decades even.

You may benefit from a pair of tongs and a can opener as well .

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist
We've been using a similar technology to start our charcoal for years, decades even.

You may benefit from a pair of tongs and a can opener as well .

ah damn......nice

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist
We've been using a similar technology to start our charcoal for years, decades even.

You may benefit from a pair of tongs and a can opener as well .

lmao but my coffee comes in those vacuum sealed foil type bags. Not a bad idea though.

 

[Spamela]

i use an electric lighter & no added petrochemicals (lighter fluid) with my Weber. in eight minutes you have the foundation for a great BBQ.