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Andrew Zimmern Cooks: How to Use Charcoal Chimneys

The Best Way to Start a Charcoal Grill

Put down the lighter fluid. Using a chimney is the easiest and best way to light charcoal, without any toxic fumes or unpleasant flavors. All you need to do stuff some newspaper underneath the chimney, then fill it with natural hardwood charcoal. Light the paper in several places through the vents in the bottom. Wait 15 minutes, or until the top of the charcoal is white, and dump it into the grill. It works every time.

 

Ready to grill? Here are a few recipes to try:

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steaks

 

 

Barbecue Chicken

 

 

Bone-In NY Strip Steaks

https://youtu.be/QVxkn1gahXs

 

 

Grilled Chicken Wings

Category: AZ Cooks • Video
Tags: andrew zimmern • az cooks • charcoal • chimney • coal • kettle grill • light • lighter • technique • tips • tricks • video • weber

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