Weber charcoal grill: how to properly ignite the equipment

Beginners do not know how to light a charcoal grill - they put a pile of coal in the center of the device, pour a special liquid over everything and set it on fire. Everything is the old fashioned way - usual and fast. But this method is not only fire-hazardous, but can also negatively affect the taste and aroma of dishes. We are sure that this is not why users buy a modern and functional charcoal grill Weber in the specialized store "Grillpoint".

The Weber brand has professional accessories that can simplify and facilitate work with the grill, but at the same time will not spoil the quality of the cooked dishes. Such devices include a starter for igniting coal. Once you've tried ego, the griller will never go back to the old methods of getting heat. So, this article will be of interest to all happy owners of a Weber charcoal grill. From it, users will learn how to correctly use a starter for ignition in practice.

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Rules for using the starter

What is an ignition starter? This is a simple device, which is a metal cylinder, along the perimeter of which ventilation holes are provided. A wire grid and a handle for holding are also placed inside.

The launcher is very easy to use:

1. The required amount of coal is poured onto the grate inside the cylinder or briquettes are laid out.
2. Place dry paper or dry kindling under the starter grid. Then everything is carefully set on fire.
3. Pour the required amount of coal into the grill bowl and start cooking your favorite dishes. This is done after the grill has reached a certain temperature - 15–20 minutes after the first ignition, the inside of the device will already be 260–290 °C.

There is nothing difficult in working with the starter. At the same time, this method is more effective and less dangerous.

Advantages of using a starter

There are several reasons why grilling enthusiasts should purchase a charcoal starter:

1. Uniform distribution of heat. Even heat is the basis of proper preparation of food in a charcoal grill. Thanks to the starter, the user will not have to fumble with the equipment constantly - sometimes reducing and then increasing the heat.
2. Rapid temperature injection. The starter reduces the device's heating time to the required food preparation temperature by two times.
3. Comfortable cooking. With the starter, the griller's hands will always be clean, as contact with the coals will be minimal. And it also significantly saves fuel consumption.

You can choose additional accessories for working with Weber charcoal grills in the Grill Point specialized store.