Charcoal grills, school me. Please

[ghuns]

I've adapted an air mattress pump using some plastic and copper tubing to supercharge my charcoal chimney!

I've been know to fire up the air compressor to speed things up.

 

[Joniki]

You made the right choice. I have three Weber grills and love them. Matchlight sucks, throw it out and stick with the chimney.

I did it!
I went with the 22" Weber. Got the built in thermometer model. Went with the chimney, and that was the best tone i had lighting a grill. I eff web used the old charcoal that'd been sitting in there garage when i bought the house. The wife bought the match light stuff and it reeked of lighter fluid.

Our first meal was a couple of new york strips, oinion and bacon that were amazing.

I thinkntonight i will try my hand at some burgers. Or shrimp.. not sure yet..

 

[ghuns]

Webers are like ARs.

Now that have one, you MUST accessorize.

The absolute best accessory I've purchased are the charcoal baskets...

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7403-Char-Basket-Charcoal-Briquet/dp/B000WEMGM4

Next is a good thermometer. The one on the lid is kinda useless. Get a dual probe model. One in the meat, one on the grill...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GE77QT0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not as important, but a great upgrade if you want to smoke for a long time, is a lid gasket. Really seals it up and keeps the and heat smoke in...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZSCW6U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And if you're into ribs, a rib rack is really nice to have. I prefer this one to the Weber...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AXQAIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Usmccookie]

Webers are like ARs.

Now that have one, you MUST accessorize.

The absolute best accessory I've purchased are the charcoal baskets...

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7403-Char-Basket-Charcoal-Briquet/dp/B000WEMGM4

Next is a good thermometer. The one on the lid is kinda useless. Get a dual probe model. One in the meat, one on the grill...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GE77QT0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not as important, but a great upgrade if you want to smoke for a long time, is a lid gasket. Really seals it up and keeps the and heat smoke in...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZSCW6U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And if you're into ribs, a rib rack is really nice to have. I prefer this one to the Weber...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AXQAIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No! Bad ingo! Negative rep points!.... ooh....next day delivery.....

 

[ghuns]

...ooh....next day delivery.....

IKR?

Having an Amazon warehouse in South Bend is really nice.

 

[Dirtebiker]

It's a method to light the charcoal that doesn't involve lighter fluid. IIRC, you use crumpled up newspaper, then put the charcoal on top of it (in the chimney) then light the newspaper from the bottom. Once the coals are ready you dump them out into the grill and arrange them for cooking. I've never used one myself but have heard they work very well.

They do work great. I used one a lot when I cooked with charcoal. Good quality charcoal (I always liked Kingsford) is a must.
fun fact: Henry Ford was one of if not the first producer of commercial charcoal.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

They do work great. I used one a lot when I cooked with charcoal. Good quality charcoal (I always liked Kingsford) is a must.
fun fact: Henry Ford was one of if not the first producer of commercial charcoal.

Yes! Didn't Ford use the wood from the pallets used in his factories to make the charcoal? Seems like I read that somewhere.

 

[Nazgul]

I have an Oklahoma Joe offset grill. Light it with the electric lighter previously mentioned. It makes the best chicken we have had without drying it out.

Don

 

[Dirtebiker]

Yes! Didn't Ford use the wood from the pallets used in his factories to make the charcoal? Seems like I read that somewhere.

Yes, and all the scraps from the building of the cars themselves.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Yes, and all the scraps from the building of the cars themselves.

Cool! I didn't know that part!

 

[AtTheMurph]

They do work great. I used one a lot when I cooked with charcoal. Good quality charcoal (I always liked Kingsford) is a must.
fun fact: Henry Ford was one of if not the first producer of commercial charcoal.

another fun fact, charcoal briquettes contain actual coal.

 

[Usmccookie]

Made spicy garlic shrimp and elote on the grill.. so good, but i definitely overcooked the shrimp.

Last night was jalepeno cilantro Turkey burgers. I was sceptical on the turkey but it was delicious!

I looooooove grilling!

 

[Usmccookie]

Tomorrow is ribs!

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Tomorrow is ribs!

Low & slow wrap in foil about 3 hours, then finish with your choice of sauce.

 

[Rick Mason]

If you're really cheap, and want something that does last forever, dig a pit.



I feed kabobs to 50 people from this small pit. Slap on a grate, a cook about anything. Wrap up a tenderloin in salt and a towel and toss it directly on the coals.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Kabob-Pit/

Dad turned out the most incredible BBQ ribs ever for many years. He had a simple U-shaped pit from concrete blocks with a cast iron city sidewalk grate for a grill top. He'd start about 7 AM and three six packs later, or about 3:00 PM, they would be done. He would sit out there the whole time monitoring the coals and keeping the ribs wet with a vinegar sauce. We would fill the house with aunts, uncles, and tons of cousins, and enjoy the whole day together. Of course, all the aunties had to bring their food specialties to show off. I miss those days.

 

[Rick Mason]

you can always go the traditional route. This is from Mrs. Mason's 50th high school reunion picnic in February in the Philippines. Be assured they tasted even better than they looked.

 

[Nazgul]

It is just the wife and I most of the time. We also have a Lodge cast iron Hibachi. Remember my dad cooking on it. If you are only doing a couple steaks or something for 2 it is really handy!

Don

 

[COOPADUP]

Used one these cheapo grills for many years. They work fine especially if you load one side hot and have one side for indirect cooking.
Finally picked up an Acorn grill and my grilling world changed forever.

 

[ghuns]

My lighting procedure...

Dump leftover charcoal from last cook on top of starter, throw new charcoal in baskets, a couple new chucks on top, plug it in, leave bottom vent closed, lid off...

Come back in 5-7 minutes...

Scoop hot stuff into baskets with coal shovel and start cookin.

 

[Notalentbum]

I’ll admit to not reading the entire thread so I’ll apologize if opinions similar to mine have already been stated.
I love charcoal grilling. I hate the taste and smell of most methods of getting charcoal going. I am on my second Weber Performer grill. First was lost in house fire. This second was purchased soon after. It uses one of the small propane bottles to get the coals going. Pile up the charcoal over the burner and fire it up. 5-10 minutes of propane heat is usually enough to get them started and another 5 or 10 and you’re ready to cook. No nasty taste or smell of lighter fluid or burnt newspaper. For general grilling, I wouldn’t want anything else.

Matt