What do you use to light it? Ive been using a charcoal chimney for years (like this one) https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7429-Rapid-Chimney-Starter/dp/B07B5BHKDZ (lit with newspaper wrapped up in a tube and jammed in the base).
Also, What charcoal? Ive tried a few out and like the one im using now but the last one was all heat and no taste.
I use a Bernzomatic torch to get it started. Takes a minute, and you have to hit the charcoal at different points manually. Works a charm though. Charcoal is just whatever bag of hardwood lump I can get a deal on. No briquettes.
Ah, ill look into one. I refuse to use briquettes and anyone that actually enjoys cooking on charcoal should too.
The current stuff ive been using is: Jealous Devil All Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal
Im always interested in what other people use though. I have had some good and some bad but I am starting my 2nd bag of this over the weekend and I hope the quality holds up.
I keep going back to Royal Oak. It's the big bag brand Walmart carries, 30 lbs and cheap. Very dry, so it sparks up quick too. Flavor isn't anything to write home about, but it's not offensive. I'd throw some cherry or hickory chips in if I wanted to add flavor.
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