How to BBQ With Charcoal

During the summer months, grilling is a common feature of American life. The smell of food being grilled wafts through the neighborhoods and suburbs of nearly every town. There is, however, one bone of contention among these outdoor cooks: the use of gas or charcoal. Charcoal requires a little effort but is still relatively simple to cook with, and many believe it gives a better flavor than gas.

Things You'll Need

  • Barbecue grill
  • Bag of charcoal
  • Charcoal starter
  • Grill rake (to move the charcoal around)
  • Matches
  • Vegetable oil
  • Meat of choice
  • Tongs

Instructions

  1. Pour the charcoal into the grill and form it into a pyramid. Spray a small amount of starter fluid. Light with a match and allow to burn until the coals are glowing red--at least 10 minutes.

  2. Spread the charcoal out on the bottom of the grill. The type of meat you are cooking will establish how you distribute the charcoal. If you are cooking steaks, rake the charcoal in a flat, even bed so the heat is distributed evenly. If you are cooking chicken, move the coals to one side and place the chicken on the other side. If you are cooking pork, move the coals to one side, place the pork over the coals and sear both sides, then move to the side without coals.

  3. Wipe the grill with oil and place the grill over the coals. Oiling the grill will help keep the meat from sticking when cooking.

  4. Place your chosen meat on the grill, following the guidelines in Step 2. The cooking time depends on the food you are cooking. If you are cooking steak and you want it to be medium, usually allow it to cook about five minutes on each side. This can vary depending on the heat in your grill. If you are cooking chicken, cover the grill with the top, allowing it to smoke. Do the same thing for pork. Covering will increase the smoke flavor and helps assure thorough cooking.

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