Weber Charcoal Chimney Starter 87886

Pros: Quick even light without fluids.
Cons: I have a gas grill and my use of charcoal in now limited.

I never would have thought that there would be much use for a Charcoal starter that mimics the coffee can efforts my father-in-law once used. I always thought it was the frugal and slow way to do the chore of lighting charcoal briquette s. I have ...

Pros: Quick, safe, effective way to light charcoal
Cons: None that I have found

If you are looking for one of the best ways to light your charcoal, then you have found it.

First, let me tell you why I bought this. I have always been into grilling my food, however, one area that I always hated was getting the charcoals...

Pros: Heavy, good airflow, the best way to light charcoal
Cons: none

My philosophy of cooking goes something like this: Cooking is good; Cooking with fire is better; Cooking over charcoal is best. I personally have made great food on gas grills, but cooking over charcoal is where the art really gets intense. Let's be ...

Pros: Faster and easier starting than using lighter fluid. Cheap price. Additional wire handle is handy.
Cons: Must be careful when dumping coals into the grill. Gloves are must when handling it.

I first saw the charcoal chimney on a Food Network BBQ show and wondered if the thing really worked. I had had many frustrating experiences lighting up my charcoal grill with lighter fluid. It would usually take me well over an hour before all the coals ...

Pros: Easy, easy, easy ...
Cons: If you like lighter fluid tasting food - don't get this.

I have never really cooked with charcoal. I have always used gas. I ran out of gas one day, but I had a bag of charcoal, so I thought I would give it a go. Well, half a container of lighter fluid later and a little burnt hair, I had half cooked hot ...