BBQ Q's
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:bowdown:Charcoal is a one-use only kind of thing - just let it burn out, and chuck it.
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I have a gas bbq at home but when I use charcoal I use the chimney starter because lighter fluid taints the flavor of whatever you are cooking :barf:
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I hate the taste of lighter fluid on my food.
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also, should i cover the briquettes while they burn? how long will the coals stay hot?
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Don't need to cover them, unless there is extreme wind.
Coals should give a good grilling surface for 45min - 1hr, but it'll depend on what type of charcoal you use. If you need longer, use more coals.
Evenly spreading the coals is really important, or else you'll end up with some stuff taking longer than others. Just use the back of your hand and feel the heat. Try and even it out as much as possible.
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No need for paper. You're on the right track with the pyramid, that's what I meant to say.
Don't need to cover them, unless there is extreme wind.
Coals should give a good grilling surface for 45min - 1hr, but it'll depend on what type of charcoal you use. If you need longer, use more coals.
Evenly spreading the coals is really important, or else you'll end up with some stuff taking longer than others. Just use the back of your hand and feel the heat. Try and even it out as much as possible.
Don't need to cover them, unless there is extreme wind.
Coals should give a good grilling surface for 45min - 1hr, but it'll depend on what type of charcoal you use. If you need longer, use more coals.
Evenly spreading the coals is really important, or else you'll end up with some stuff taking longer than others. Just use the back of your hand and feel the heat. Try and even it out as much as possible.
beer here
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I wouldn't touch any coals that are on fire... but that's just me.
Just use a stick or something.
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