Starting charcoal grill without lighter fluid?

Using charcoal briquettes and lump coal is one of the most common ways people ignite their charcoal, but you don’t need lighter fluid to start a charcoal grill. There are a number of ways to start a charcoal grill without lighter fluid, including natural, electric, and gas methods. You can also start a charcoal grill using a solar electric method, but we’ll talk more about that in a moment.

Starting charcoal without lighter fluid?

The idea of a charcoal grill without lighter fluid sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? Who hasn’t been mesmerized by the dancing flames of a charcoal grill? Well, the good news is that you can indeed start a charcoal fire without lighter fluid! You just need a few essential tools.

How to start charcoal grill without lighter fluid?

Using charcoal briquettes is the least expensive way to start a charcoal grill. You can also use natural lump charcoal. If you want to make a test run before buying a propane gas-powered charcoal starter, start with a few pieces of newspaper and a few twigs. Put the newspaper in a metal container and place the twigs on top. Add a few charcoal briquettes on top. Set this on the grill and wait for the briquettes to ignite.

Starting a charcoal grill without lighter fluid?

In order to start a charcoal grill without lighter fluid you will need to use charcoal briquettes and wood chips. Wood chips are best, as they create a smoky flavor. You can also use pieces of paper or sawdust, but they will take longer to ignite and produce less heat. If you are using wood chips, soak them in water for one to two hours before using them.

Starting charcoal for hours without lighter fluid?

If you’re hoping to eliminate lighter fluid from your charcoal grill, then you’ll need to learn how to get the coals started without it. One method is to use lump charcoal that’s been dried out completely. Look for pure lump charcoal that’s been bagged together in a tight bundle. Make sure that the lumps are completely dry and light them with either a chimney starter or a method called “draft” starting.