Charcoal Basics For Beginners: Which Kind to Use?

Commonly asked questions about charcoal grilling answered. In this video I spend a few minutes talking about charcoal and temperature control. It might be helpful if your learning to use a charcoal grill!
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[@daleadmire1451]

Thank you for your uploads. I’ve watched almost all of them and they’re all good. I cannot believe when I first started grilling I would soak the charcoal with lighter fluid and even spray more on while it was burning like an idiot, now I know better! (have patience) the best charcoal I’ve come across is B&B lump. It’s fantastic. Of course I use Kingsford briquettes all the time too. I was using newspapers to light my chimney starter, but it was smoking the neighborhood out pretty bad so now I switched to tumbleweeds. I just hate they’re made in China. That sucks.

[@KitchenAlpha]

A lot of people say Fogo is good charcoal. I’m going to pick some up whenever I’m in an area that sells it.

[@MrChunkymunky1988]

Just found your videos on charcoal grilling, i worked for a gas company for 11 years so always swore by gas but I'm going to buy a charcoal grill this weekend and start experimenting :) thanks for the brilliant tips

[@marcooconnor]

Thanks for these videos! As a Scotsman in Australia i had no clue how to bbq until i seen your videos!

[@KitchenAlpha]

Happy to help my friend!

[@ChrysJones]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@KitchenAlpha]

You are so welcome!

[@trophyadventures6258]

Great video brother! Would’ve love to see those steaks finished!

[@KitchenAlpha]

Thanks Josh! They turned out pretty good!

[@RobFerrellDrumStudio]

Another excellent video Ryan! Thank you for these! 🔥

[@KitchenAlpha]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@SouthernJaeger]

I have needed these videos. Thank you sir. You made bbq and grilling simple.

[@johnhipwell5989]

I love your videos Ryan, as a Canadian I bbq in the winter and I enjoy the info!!!!

[@KitchenAlpha]

Thank you so much for watching John!

[@Bear42o1]

Haven't seen tumbleweeds around. I use the exact same setup to grill with except I use a handful of paper towels soaked in vegetable oil to start the fire.

[@KitchenAlpha]

That’s a great idea as well!

[@kelalamusic9258]

Great video. I like to throw in a few Mesquite barbecue pellets to add a nice flavor to the meat.

[@KitchenAlpha]

That's a great idea!

[@-adc]

@2:24 Know what I have been using for many years now? Shedded up junk mail. It gets delivered to me totally free, and it's rewarding to see that rubbish go up in smoke towards a good purpose. ;)

[@111000100101001]

Thanks for sharing answers to our questions:)

[@KitchenAlpha]

Hope to do more! Thanks!!

[@rtgray7]

Thanks for the info Ryan!

[@KitchenAlpha]

Thank you for watching!

[@haydenb.grillin]

Great video!!!! So wish I would have found this channel a lot earlier lol.

[@jamesswanson1139]

I found cowboy lump brand lump charcoal has a good flavor, been using it last summer

[@KitchenAlpha]

I’ve used that and like it as well!

[@curtishinkle7885]

Nice steaks, is isn't meat crazy expensive! Even chuck roast!

[@KitchenAlpha]

Sure is Curtis! And keeps getting higher it seams.

[@creekwoodfarmandhomesteadc6440]

👍

[@nunyalastname-ej8vl]

Only lump. No lump? Wood .

[@easternhealingarts33]

~~~ Who makes grills with under dampers and what is that device- can you give a amazon link or brand names- I can only find upper damper and shitty thermoaters- I can invest small and buildup- can you give us a free PDF with a list of things!!!~~~

[@KitchenAlpha]

Weber kettle is what your looking for!

[@muhfknjohnnie5628]

Thank you sir! Very helpful

[@BBQRando]

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[@jakemuss3805]

Roll Tide!

[@Bear42o1]

Roll Tide my brother. Is Alpha a Bama fan?

[@KitchenAlpha]

Kentucky Wildcats!