subject: How To Prepare A Charcoal Bbq Grill [print this page] The more traditional way of barbecuing is with the use of a charcoal grill. Unlike new gas grills, charcoal grill produces that distinct rich smoky flavor that only charcoal can make.
In order to cook in a charcoal grill, youll need a lighter fluid, a pair of tongs, charcoal briquettes, and of course the grill itself.
The first step in cooking on a grill is the placement of the grill. It is not enough to cook outdoors but you also have to consider being far away from trees, plants, or any other home structures that can catch fire. Keep it also far away from the house as the smoke contains high levels of dangerous carbon dioxide that can reach the insides of your home. After doing enough safety precautions, its now time to check the components of the grill like the ash kettle, tongs, briquettes, and other materials. Make sure that they are clean and ready to go.
When putting on the briquettes, there should be around 30 pieces equaling to a pound of meat. If you plan to cook a large meal, make sure you have enough to cook all the meat. After placing the necessary number of briquettes, apply the lighter fluid all around the charcoal. Youll use around half a cup. Youre all set to light the grill at this time just make sure you are not too close when lighting it.
The charcoal bbq grill needs enough time to be heated before you can actually cook. It will take about a couple of minutes to make the grill warm enough. Rearrange the coals so that all of them remain as hot as possible producing more heat. Youll be able to see whether or not the grill is ready by looking at the coals. The coals will be colored white and grey. They are easier to spot at night as they will just simply turn bright red.
To do a final check, place a hand above the charcoal bbq grill and see how long you can hold it palms down. If you can hold it for as much as 5 seconds, then it needs more time. On the other hand, two seconds indicates that it is ready to go.
Using a charcoal bbq grill is simple enough to use. Follow these easy steps and youre on your way to having a great time barbecuing.
