6 Ways to Light your Charcoal The Right Way (No Lighter Fluid!)

[@darksideofthegrill]

Great job ron!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We are glad that you enjoyed it Mel, thank you.

[@dapiddiboy]

Thank you again for your videos. I will get my green egg this Thursday and watched a bunch of your videos and feel like im good to go. You seem to be the only Chanel that produces consistent green egg content. I ordered a FOGO Blazeball and some FOGO coal and hope I will enjoy the green egg.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That is fantastic! Congrats and welcome to the addiciton.

[@MikeChavez-j4s]

Thanks you for your helpful tips!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Happy to help!

[@anildias5442]

Thanks for the important tips.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You bet!

[@Tinacannoncooks]

Awesome tips as usual

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad you think so!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Great job Ron. For me for some reason the audio was slightly out of sync today. 100% agree never never never use lighter fluid

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey James, thanks for pointing that out. We have had a few issues lately but think we have them worked out now. I honestly appreciate that feedback.

[@DonWW]

Great vid. Don't forget about airlighters like the Looflighter and the combo flame/air like the BGE Eggniter which I use and is excellent.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes, all very good points. Hey Don, we had to leave ourselves some tools for a follow up video! lol

[@CptnRon302]

I really enjoyed making this and I hope that you find the information useful.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great job as always Ron, there is lots of great info in here.

[@ZimmysNook]

Great video, nice to see you Dad make an appearance!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you James, it means the world to me to be blessed enough to have family enjoy all of this too.

[@StewartJones-v7h]

Awesome, thanks. Another thing to point out is that charcoal is made of wood or other agricultural waste, so it will catch. That’s part of the mythology of charcoal and lighter fluid : that charcoal doesn’t want to naturally “go” or light on fire. Even to the point that a regular guy like me -on whom the meal depends-has to STILL ask you about this video : DID the fire keep going and spread out after initially lighting in the middle? lol I’ve toiled with some stubborn charcoal.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It absolutely should spread out! You got this. FOGO is the way!

[@KDJFProduction]

I'm a first timmer on the grill, so I what to givie you a big thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are very welcome! See the other videos in our playlist. Everything you need to know, plus more!

[@ac-6569]

Excellent video, very informative. Do you leave the Blazeball in the cooker or do you remove it after fire is going?? How much do you want for the Blue Green Egg??? That is soooo cool!!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey there, that is a great question. I just leave it in while it's cooking. Once is out, its ready to be pulled out and used again! BTW, that Egg is NOT for sale. I do get asked alot!

[@ac-6569]

@@FOGOcharcoal Thanks for the quick response, remember me if you ever do decide to sell the blue egg. Thanks!!!

[@rickyatkins4350]

Love it Ron! Awesome video. Lighting fluid is the devil

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, I know that you know what you're talking about Ricky!

[@stewsmith3536]

Absolutely a great channel and you are helping me enjoy my XL BGE. Thinking about the torch but I read a safety note that is confusing. It says to remove the tank when not in use. Won’t this cause the gas to leak out? Do you keep your propane tank connected to the handle?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Stew! Thanks so much, we are glad you’re enjoying it! I have had my torch for a few years and the only time I’ve ever taken the bottle off is to change it when it’s empty and that’s not very often. I’m not saying to go against the manufacturer recommended usage but just what I have done.

[@stewsmith3536]

@@FOGOcharcoal Understood, better save than sorry. I will follow your lead. Blaze on!!!

[@DAKing-rf5ue]

The lady in the window 😂

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL!!! great eye my eye!

[@PeterShire]

Great video Ron! Fun to see the photo bomb and also meet your dad. Tell him he's internet famous.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Lol! He’s a regular celebrity!

[@birther1968]

My problem with the chimney is I always get paper ashes in the food. Any suggestions. I like the blaze ball

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I am not a big fan of the chimney. Starters and Blazaball is the best in my humble opinion

[@birther1968]

@@FOGOcharcoal I am ordering from amizon today

[@Aviator-ce1hl]

I was going to a beach where usually I could always find something easy to light up and using those things to light up the charcoal. Recently on the same beach it is rare to find anything, people doing the same are more. I need to try the paper soaked in the coocking oil, as an alternative it seems interesting. Hope it will work :)

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I am actually encouraged that people are leaving the beaches cleaner. Yes, the paper towel in oil works like a champ. Pine cones also work if you find some

[@cannonsbbq]

Great video and your dad is awesome.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, now you know where Ron gets it from!

[@meatthecookk.2227]

Amen brother have not used lighter fluid there are so many techniques as you shown. My go to is chimney or torch if light on time

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir Matt! I am a big fan of the torch and starters myself!

[@siamiam4306]

As a Floridian, I'm prone to watching many BBQ's on public grills at Billy Baggs. It's common to view a good number spray lighter fluid while meat is on grill. 😂 I just got my first my Green Egg, and I'm nonchalant as you with metal cage with fire starters and just throw it in. IIt's not rocket science. I got a used XL and noticing the improvement. I'll be replacing the gaskets tomorrow in anticipation of Labor Day Pork Butt. Did pork ribs yesterday, and at 230F, an hour more would have probably been better. It's always a feel thing. That said, took advantage of Publix Labor day weekend sales and loaded up on 2 for 1 on ribs and other stuff.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That is fantastic! It sounds like you are going to have a very tasty weekend!

[@siamiam4306]

@@FOGOcharcoal I messed up today not removing dome while changing my gaskets. I don't want to waste 1/4 of gasket that failed to stick on dome. Lower lip went fine. I'm waiting for adhesive to arrive tomorrow. On Monday I remove dome and do it right. I thought I'd get away and didn't.

[@Nester336]

I’m about to order the Blazaball from Fogo now! I need some Fogo stickers lol

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Send me your address on Instagram (@cptnron302) and I'll send some stickers out...

[@TheGoodDoctorSRB]

I think im gonna go with electric, since i have plugs both at front and backyard. Thx for useful info!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You can't go wrong!

[@Brando850]

I've been using the Chimney method with Fogo, and one thing I noticed is that it's like a fireworks show on Mt back porch. Should I just be putting the bigger pieces in the chimney? So far, I've just dumped from the bag until it was full.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I don't really recommend the chimney method with lump. If so, dump it earlier. We always recommend to use FOGO Fire Starters. www.fogocharcoal.com/collections/light-your-fire/products/fogo-starters-all-natural-premium-firestarters

[@Brando850]

@@FOGOcharcoal thanks! Got some on my last order from yall. Just running through my Weber starters before I get those opened up.

[@ryandavids1129]

I'd honestly like to see a blind taste test of BBQ with one being cooked on naturally lit vs starter fluid. I can't fathom how you could tell the difference. When those coals are white, they are so freaking hot, it's burned off the starting fluid a long time before you even put meat on the grill.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No no no no no.....

[@ryandavids1129]

@@FOGOcharcoal no no no what? how does the fuel you put on the charcoal not burn off from the time you light it, to the time they are ready to cook on?

[@ryandavids1129]

@@FOGOcharcoal briquettes tip out at 800 and lump at 1200 degrees. How does an accelerant not burn off at those temps?

[@Southjerseysmokin]

I know this is an old video but that blaza ball is no joke! I Put that thing in the slow n sear, and it’s ripping in 15 minutes

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir! Works like a champ

[@lobosdenbbqco.3918]

Your right. It really gets me when people soak charcoal with lighter fluid and then you have black dirty smoke.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, there's nothing worse than that!

[@AbdelmajidZahmoul]

Look at the door at 04:37 haha

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, you have a good eye my friend! Not very many caught that!

[@LynnieLynnmm]

Boyz and their toyz.....fight fire with 🔥.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes! That's right, Playing with fire is good in this case!

[@mysemicharredlife]

I’ve used almost all of these! The paper towel is perfect in a pinch!! I love that you kept the “photo bomb”in this! 😂😂😂

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, you crack me up! I cannot tell you how much your support means Kathy, thank you.🙏

[@andy-dufresne1]

I think the torch wins.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great choice Glenn, it's super easy and a great way to do it for sure.

[@SadisticKid.]

Cotton ball with petroleum jelly

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey, if it works for you, go for it!

[@ferniec6004]

I used to be a lighter fluid using sob. Not gonna lie. All I ever use now are the starters, chimney, or the torch method. Did you make sure your buddy watched this video?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, I'm pretty sure we all used the fluid at one time or another! Thanks for watching!🔥

[@bruceduarte3141]

I remember when I first watched this video I had a light bulb moment. I realized why me trying to lite the fire always sucked.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hahaaa, glad it helped Bruce!

[@meathead585]

Great ideas IF you have real charcoal available not briquettes. Real charcoal not available in most areas of the USA. And, yes it is much easier to light.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We can ship this lump charcoal all over the USA. Over $40 gets free shipping

[@danielpeters3764]

what about gasoline and a match

[@FOGOcharcoal]

not recommended lol

[@nickhorton5839]

Fire is fun, no Saudi oil needed

[@FOGOcharcoal]

This is true

[@keenangoheen8520]

do you seriously have big green egg planters??

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, yes, I certainly do. They are bases of Eggs that have been replaced from warranty claims. They work great. Eggcellent eye by the way!

[@keenangoheen8520]

@@FOGOcharcoal was gonna say that’s pretty expensive for A planter but that’s smart to scoop the warranty ones

[@Nester336]

Hey how do I get some warranty ones for planters? That’s a killer idea!

[@4thedefense]

Paper towels are too precious, use supermarket flyers in the chimney! Need to preserve the paper towels to keep the carbon steel/cast iron pans seasoned nice...

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You know, I searched for some newspaper and a Pennysaver but the fam threw it all out on me!!!

[@4thedefense]

@@FOGOcharcoal I know, right, wifey does that to me all the time!

[@JS-dm8yb]

Cotton balls soaked in alcohol

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Never heard that but hey, if it works...🔥🔥

[@richardrollins6069]

Great job @CPTNRON302! all my favorite ways.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for tuning in Richard!!! We know at @pigsonbbq , you know about 🔥🔥🔥🔥