There are several
different methods to burn the charcoal. Before sharing them with you, I want to
remind you what charcoal is the best for kamado
bbq grill.
In order to get
the most authentic and aromatic charcoal barbecue flavor, I recommend using
only 100% natural hardwood lump charcoal. Why?
Hardwood lump
charcoal is characterized by faster burning speed and higher temperature at the
same time, it provides better temperature control, does not contain chemical
additives that affect the flavor of food, and produces much less ash.
In contrast,
charcoal briquettes are cheaper, but they contain chemical additives, burn
longer, have a much lower temperature, and produce more ash.
So, can briquettes
be used with kamado grills?
The answer is yes,
but you have to remember some things. The manufacturer recommends only hardwood
block charcoal for good reason, which is significantly different from
briquettes.
The main argument
in favor of using lump charcoal in kamado grills instead of briquettes mixed
with charcoal is the amount of ash left after the charcoal is burned.
Briquettes will
definitely produce more ash, which is not good if you want to cook for many
hours, a lot of ash will block the vent, which plays a key role when cooking on
kamado.
Let me start with
an important note, don’t use lighter liquid to burn charcoal.
According to the
instructions, after using a lighter liquid, you must wait for some chemicals to
burn out before you can start cooking. The fact is that even after a period of
time, people can still feel the chemical smell in the food and the air caused
by the burning of lighter liquids.
Now I want to show
you three ways to burn lump charcoal in kamado, which do not contain chemicals
and are cheaper in the long run.
Method 1:
Electric starter
1. Open all the
vents all the way
2. Put a few lump charcoal
on the bottom of the grill, and then put an electric starter on it.
3. Wait about
10-15 minutes until smoke and charcoal burn, then unplug the power plug and
remove the electric starter and place it in a safe place to cool down (remember
that it is very hot, so make sure to put it In a safe place).
4. Add some new
charcoal, close the lid, adjust the vents accordingly, and wait 15-20 minutes
for the grill to reach a temperature suitable for cooking.
This is not an
expensive method, but it is undoubtedly the best method for burning lump
charcoal in kamado. No chemical additives, no need for any kind of fire (such
as paper), will not stain your hands, it is easy for everyone. The disadvantage
is that you need to have a power supply nearby, which may cause problems for
people outside.
Method two: Chimney
Starter
1. Remember to
open all vents.
2. Put two
newspapers on the bottom of the charcoal chimney, and then fill the chimney
with lump charcoal. If you do not have a newspaper, you can put in paraffin
blocks.
3. Next put the
newspaper or cube on the fire and wait for 10-15 minutes until all the charcoal
is covered with ashes.
4. Pour hot
charcoal into kamado and fill the remaining space with more new charcoal.
5. Close the lid,
open the vent, and wait for about ten minutes until the kamado grill heats up
and reaches the proper cooking temperature.
What are the
benefits of this method? The charcoal chimney starter can make charcoal burn
evenly in a short time without using chemical fire.
Burning charcoal
in the chimney only requires a few newspapers or lighter cubes (one is enough).
The charcoal chimney starter is something I think every barbecue enthusiast
should have.This is a foolproof method to burn charcoal quickly and easily
without the use of chemical reagents.
Method 3: Charcoal
Fire Starters
1. Open all vents.
2. Place some
lumpy charcoal on the bottom of the grill, and then place the recommended
amount of charcoal igniter.
3. Wait a while
for smoke to appear, and let the charcoal heat up for 10-15 minutes.
4. Once the
charcoal has burned, add some new charcoal blocks and close the grill lid. Keep
the vent open until the desired cooking temperature is reached.
The lighter cube
is non-toxic and tasteless, and the cube is made of paraffin wax. When burned,
they produce a huge flame, which can burn charcoal quickly and easily. The
cubes burn for about 10 minutes, and usually one or two such cubes are enough
to make the grill burn.
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