- Oct 25, 2007
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Hi, SMF'rs:
I apologize in advance for the absurdity of this question.
I am a lifelong gas griller. My friend (who also has no experiene with charcoal) has invited me to his house next weekend to do some grilling. His house came with a brick grill which he has never used. Basically, a brick platform with a grate elevated over it. No cover. Pretty simple set-up.
Here's my question: What's the best way to fire-up charcoal on a grill like this?
I have a Weber chimney starter, which I'll bring. Should we lay a bed of lump on the brick platform, fire-up a full chimney, and dump the glowing coals on top? Or should we lay down the glowing coals first, then dump more unlit lump on top?
Thanks for any advice on this. Again, this is for hot, direct grilling--not low and slow.
Sal
I apologize in advance for the absurdity of this question.
I am a lifelong gas griller. My friend (who also has no experiene with charcoal) has invited me to his house next weekend to do some grilling. His house came with a brick grill which he has never used. Basically, a brick platform with a grate elevated over it. No cover. Pretty simple set-up.
Here's my question: What's the best way to fire-up charcoal on a grill like this?
I have a Weber chimney starter, which I'll bring. Should we lay a bed of lump on the brick platform, fire-up a full chimney, and dump the glowing coals on top? Or should we lay down the glowing coals first, then dump more unlit lump on top?
Thanks for any advice on this. Again, this is for hot, direct grilling--not low and slow.
Sal