Taking care of your charcoal grill means that your investment can last for decades – sometimes even outliving you. Part of taking care of it, though, means acknowledging some of the challenges of maintaining a device that houses burning charcoal and wood. While cleaning gas grills usually means just scraping out grease, certain challenges exist when maintaining charcoal-burning grills. The most predominate challenge is diagnosing creosote build-up. Creosote is an oily liquid found in natural wood charcoal that gets distilled into the air when burning. If your fire is burning clean enough, most of this exits the grill from the...
How Do I Grill with Charcoal? If it’s your first time trying to grill with charcoal instead of gas, you’re probably more anxious than you need to be. Some people find it daunting to work with charcoal grills but once you actually go through the process you’ll be amazed at how easy, convenient, and effective charcoal grilling can really be. The first step is to learn how to prepare your grill for cooking. We recommend using hardwood charcoal which you can then light using our Firelighters without the need for lighter fluid. Fill half of your firebox with your charcoal,...