Beginners Guide to Using a Charcoal Grill

[@legithooligan3764]

I’m 24 grew up without a dad to show me how to use a grill, thank you 🙏

[@imklutzz9364]

Same boat brother. Enjoy the summer my man, we eating good.

[@brattCatt_]

Same

[@yj4003]

Bruh

[@KookinHaole]

Yo mom couldn’t do it?

[@CrispyOkra]

I had a dad, but he never showed me how to grill (or much of anything, honestly), so I learned on my own. I'm the only one I know that actually puts effort in grilling/bbqing, rather than just throwing a piece of meat over some heat; usually with less than ideal results.

[@SalesRizzAcademy]

Who is watching this on July 4th because you told everyone you know what your doing?!

[@BUMBLEBEEZZLE]

😂

[@scalesspeaks]

This is hilarious!

[@Tray3tar]

Dam thought I was the only one

[@Zy3zyxBoreas]

I feel seen.

[@BeIntentFitness]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brocklarson457]

Dude this video is clear, concise, and stragiht to the point. Much appreciated for us noobies who have no idea what theyre doing with a gas grill let alone a charcoal grill. Thank you so much

[@GrillTopExperience]

Glad it helped. You won't be a noob for long.

[@hindsy3472]

Dude your videos have helped me so much. Straightforward and concise, simple editing and no bs. Love it. Idk how you don’t have a million subs

[@snoogans3849]

Finally. Someone who speaks my language. Thank you for your attention to detail.

[@GrillTopExperience]

You got it Drew! I just wanted to make a video of the things I wish I knew when I started.

[@lordken33]

Who else is here to learn to not blow themselves up. Edit: I know the difference between the two but I seen alot of videos of people blow themselves up with charcoal and lighter fluid

[@GrillTopExperience]

Ha ha! It's hard to blow yourself up with charcoal if you stay away from lighter fluid. You've got this. EDIT: Spelling

[@coomr419]

It's charcoal, not propane dude

[@millos5117]

😂😂😂

[@Ppace23]

You know you’re a beginner when you don’t know gas from charcoal 😂

[@kmbrose]

Hahah I'm here to learn not to burn my food

[@BobbyDaBunnyRabbit]

Great video for a husband who always picks up a new hobby monthly - this month it is charcoal grilling!

[@GrillTopExperience]

It's a good month to do that. You might get hooked and keep grilling in the rotation!

[@drphillshoe]

For the love of God, DO NOT USE A WIRE BRUSH. You use an onion or something like that to clean the grill. It'll save your life and save you a hospital visit

[@santaanaluna4563]

Save your life??? What you mean?

[@drphillshoe]

@santaanaluna4563 using a wire brush can cause the little thin bristles to come lose and get caught in the grill. So then the next time you cook on it you'll end up with metal bristles that could endanger your life. Your throat could bleed etc.

[@dannybarton9254]

Those brushes are different now where I live.

[@camp.fish.repeat]

Thanks man , I've never cooked on charcoal Before and am going to start this summer. Was a bit nervous but this video makes me feel more confident

[@xchrysantha]

Super helpful, especially the explanation of the smoke color! I've never cooked on a charcoal grill but will have to due to some accommodations in a few weeks, so I was super intimidated; but your guide made it seem much more manageable and was super detailed for someone like me lol. Thank you!

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'm glad it helped. It's a bit of a learning curve, but a lot easier if you know the basics.

[@davidzyzz19]

Cooked on a portable charcoal grill yesterday for the first time. This was extremely helpful 😊

[@GrillTopExperience]

Awesome! The first of many I'm sure.

[@EngelFiresUSA]

Very good video, thank you! We also use a kitchen towel filled with sugar, folded into a ball, and coated with vegetable oil to light the charcoal/wood. It works like a bomb.

[@Josh-sc1lb]

Mate I've been researching and watching videos for the past 2 days, and yours has been the most concise I have found. This is exactly what I was after. Like and subscribed, please keep up the good work

[@txfieros]

Good video. You never know who’s going to need some good solid tips to start off. With so many people getting into grilling smoking in the last year, this is a good guide for them to have.

[@GrillTopExperience]

It's true. It'll be interesting to see if they stick to it now that the restrictions have been reduced or eliminated.

[@txfieros]

@@GrillTopExperience only time will tell 😃

[@mrallan8063]

Absolutely agree that the extra expense for an ash can catcher is worth the upgrade. Grill rake and oven mitts are also useful tools. Two more tips... if using foil, go heavy duty vs something super thin, and not all charcoal is the same. Try a few different brands, as some create a ton of ash, burn super quick, or give off different flavors. Happy bbqing!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Heavy duty makes a big difference. Double wrapping the regular stuff isn't the same! I'd echo what you said about charcoal and add that they should stick to a brand for a bit. All of those differences can make it hard to get things dialed in when you are starting out. One of my favorites produces a ton of ash but has great flavor.

[@Engineer_Heathen]

As someone who just got my first Weber, this is much appreciated. Successfully had my first cook last night making burgers using this video as a guide. Everything came out great.

[@GrillTopExperience]

That's awesome! Thanks for reporting back. Here is to many good cooks in. your future.

[@daisydiaz3016]

I absolutely love how you explain this. Easy to understand and follow what you are saying. Thank you, thank you so much 🙏☺️

[@gmanrowe]

I just suddenly realised that I don't have a lot of the skills that my Dad & Grandad had, with one of these skills being how to use a BBQ, I want to rectify that so I can start inviting friends & family over to my house for outdoor BBQ's Thanks for the intro, suffice to say I'm now subscribed

[@GrillTopExperience]

The Art of Manliness had a long list of those kinds of skills. Thanks for taking the plunge into grilling!

[@sinceritysf]

Just got my first Weber, and I'm super excited to try it out. Your video was a great primer for this newbie. Plus it doesn't hurt that you're nice on the eyes 😁

[@backyardbums825]

I love your videos. They are short and informative. You could pass as a young Clark Gregg!

[@BasedSif]

First timer here. This video is good help. Thank you

[@flakbait5771]

Great little video for beginners, especially the comments on temp management! You may want to explain the "white smoke" comment for them, though; if someone is just starting out they might not know what the significance of that might be.

[@GrillTopExperience]

You are right, I didn't explain why white smoke is bad. I'll make sure I include that in an upcoming video.

[@mikehines3446]

This is a great video I have a kettle and offset smoker that I've been using for years but there's too many people out there I think everybody's a pro I am not a pro but I am tired of all my friends coming over and asking me questions now I can just tell them to watch your videos because there's always somebody new hardly any of the other KZbinrs don't take the time with the new people as always thank you for the time you spend on your videos so that they can have a simple understanding I'm getting started of course if I'm going to do a low and slow I always have two or three people hanging out all day just to watch and learn it's always fun to show them as long as they don't drink all my beer hope your day is filled with good health and happiness and once again thank you very much

[@GrillTopExperience]

I don't have an offset and I bet I could learn a bunch from you. Thank you for sharing the content with your friends and I'm glad it is useful. I'm trying to find a balance between helping the new guy and having advanced tips for people who have been doing it a while. BBQ watching should be bring your own beverage :)

[@sunglee2048]

These are great tips! Thank you. Just bbq'ed my first piranha on my Weber and oh man, was it great! *Subscribed*

[@GrillTopExperience]

It'll keep getting better! Thanks for the support!

[@AaronMcKinley1]

Who all fatherless in here

[@joewill1010]

I got a father I don’t want him to know I don’t remember

[@Newbecollector]

Father always had a gas grill and so did I but want to try something different

[@JoKiR90]

🥹🥹🥹

[@krlooney0]

😢

[@marcosvalencia1883]

I love my Mexican dad but he can’t cook for sh…

[@txikitofandango]

followed your advice, got a pretty good result. thanks!

[@StealthTheUnknown]

With anything lighter fluid or match light, I just let it burn out longer to ensure it’s completely worked its way out. Leaving it open while it burns off gets it hot and lets it really clean up and get fully lit.

[@teigen13]

Perfect video for what I was looking for, short and basic. Bought a little square portable grill, and it has wents front and back and two on top, was so confusing to use 😅 but I think this video helped me understand more how to use it

[@GrillTopExperience]

Every grill is a little different, but the principles are the same. Good luck!

[@KrunkCobain]

You clearly explained and covered everything I was wondering about,thanks now to grill my first burgers!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Nice! I hope your burger cook goes well. I hope to cut down the learning curve a bit, but you'll get better each time you do it.

[@karla1254]

I probablyyyy should have watched this before grilling…but knowledge is power & this vid was so well done. Thx❣️

[@GrillTopExperience]

You'll get it figured out. Thanks for watching it at all!

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

Thanks for the tips homie happy camping 🇺🇸🔥

[@dean4186]

Im assuming works all the same I have a rectangle one with a rotisserie feature on it.

[@sanjean82]

I happen across your playlist and it's great!!! Thank you so much!!! I learned a lot. I changed from propane to charcoal bc we notice the different taste in the foods. So I got rid of my old gas grill and bought the Weber premium charcoal grill. Thanks again for these videos they are super helpful!!!

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'm glad they've helped. The best teacher is practice! I'm sure you'll love your new grill.

[@nicolasrea2185]

Really great video, simple, well explained, well edited, and concise. Thank you sir 👍

[@zachosborne6577]

Thought you said “made from compressed saw dust and spiders”. Thanks for the tips.

[@mnwoods]

Good info esp for the air vents. Can you do a little more on those?

[@RCHGAMING_TB]

Nice video ma, when I buy i house this will be incredibly useful.

[@susanmattinglyhatfield9036]

I want to grill today and have never done it before. What do I do if I don't have a chimney?

[@Yhevvdjdbjjjf]

Thank you for the detailed explanations, VERY helpful!!!

[@JoMcD21]

My dad continuously pours lighter fluid on and can never keep the fire lit. The food is always either undercooked, burnt, or both. It always tastes how the lighter fluid smells and makes everyone sick. God willing I can learn something here and give it a go myself this year! 😅

[@GrillTopExperience]

You've got this! Knowing what not to do is a great start. You'll have to invite him over and show him how it is done.

[@JoMcD21]

@@GrillTopExperience Will do, I'll let you know how we get on. 😄

[@pokesnax7935]

Thanks good video. Im a grown man and i dont know how to grill its embarrassing to ask family or friends to teach me. People make me feel like less of a man for not knowing these things.

[@GrillTopExperience]

I think most people who grill and smoke food would be happy to share what they know. Everyone around them is probably tired of hearing about it. You'll learn from every cook you do.

[@sonicmiranda10]

This guy is a legend

[@thegoatt9241]

Thanks Bro🙏🏿 need more people like you

[@keasiaburgess4394]

This is my first time writing a comment like ever but I love to talk about my dad so i’m going to anyways. June 14th 2024 two days before my birthday my dad passed away; he had just turned 50 a few weeks prior. Words cannot explain the confusion and pain and anxiety I feel all the time because there’s still a nagging little voice in the back of my head that expects him to walk through the door every night. Every day I sit on the couch he passed away in and I feel like I rot more and more. All I have now it my little brother and my mom who works full time at Mcdonald’s and is usually never home or is too tired to cook, this is my first step to trying to pick up my slack that i’ve been dragging around for years, and my first year ever having any celebration, or holiday without my dad being there and it hurts so fucking bad. But someone has to do it and I know my dad would want me to keep living and help my family. It’s so hard waking up in the morning and finding the will inside of me to keep living because with my dad gone I feel like there’s no reason for me to, he was my rock, my “dada” and this pain and hurt I feel will never ever be forgotten, but I will make him fucking proud I promise him that. It may not be immediately, or even soon, but I will. And it’s going to start with this video right here. Sorry for the yap haha, I just love talking about my dad. His name was: Sebastian Sr. I have no doubt in my mind he’s in heaven sipping on henny and listening to westside connections and all of his favourite rappers. Fly High Blue bird, and wish me luck on this grill LMAO 😅

[@Blancoschannel]

I’ve been a dad for 2 years now and my fiancé is buying me my first charcoal grill I’m ready to go full dad mode so I’ll be watching all your videos because it’s Now my turn to make some Bomb burgers and grilled food 😂 and I have no idea what I’m doing

[@GrillTopExperience]

We all start somewhere. Keep grilling!

[@Third_eye559]

This is why nerds are very important

[@benmontey3438]

This is like going from automatic to manual, and I really want to develop the latter.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Great job Ryan.

[@ryanp.2254]

Thank you

[@CrispyOkra]

No one ever talks about altitude being a factor in temperature. I live at just under 8,400 feet so it's a big thing.

[@mikerood5703]

Maybe you should look up the beginners guide for charcoal cooking at high altitudes?

[@ashlan9923]

Thanks! Very informative and concise!

[@johngonzalez1193]

Is the color paper really necessary? Seems odd to skip lighter fluid cuz of the chemicals then put a circular with colored ink and a ton of chemicals in the chimney

[@mallowie_]

Do you need a chimney tho?? Just a lil two person grill

[@BiggernoksBBQ]

great guide. greeting from germany

[@knoxvillehermitfreemoviesm3625]

very informative thanks

[@yushanohMK5]

Yesterday i bought the char griller portable and bruqet chorcal and i failed to light the chorcal. Today i buy fluid and hopepully i can light the chorcal

[@markjames8236]

Thank you helped me out a lot I appreciate it

[@GrillTopExperience]

I hope to help people get over that learning curve. You've got this.

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

Happy independence 😊

[@rajaadawood5171]

Thanks Ryan ✌️💚💐 Very helpful tips 👌🌹💕🌸

[@Southjerseysmokin]

I love my 22 but I also have a 26inch and that’s really hard keeping temps right it feels like the coals put them selves out in it

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Nicely done Ryan!

[@mikeberrios3127]

I just bought a basic portable grill so dosent have charcoal starter! So how would i know or make the charcoal white before actually cooking ? The fire kept going out for me yesterday and the chicken that i cooked did not look so good 🤦‍♂️ it came out blackish

[@GrillTopExperience]

You are going to want to buy a chimney starter. The cheap ones work, but don't last as long. That'll help you get coals lit in a consistent way.

[@marcmaddock9980]

Cheers mate, this helped me a lot 👍

[@Fremen02]

I tried carchoal grilling 5 years ago and failed miserably because I didn't do any research ahead of time. made all the mistakes. This time I'm going to try it agian but I'm watching videos like this first.

[@christinamayo-hessler2046]

Thank you! So helpful! Subscribed!

[@davidhowe8845]

Really appreciate you sharing your tips. Great show !

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks! I'm over here living the dream making videos in my spare time and happy to share.

[@igobythisname]

Hi, do you put the lid on when cooking burgers and dogs?

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'll leave the lid on most of the time. Leaving it off lets more air in and makes the charcoal burn hotter. That could be good if you need it, but it can get too hot and burn.

[@igobythisname]

@@GrillTopExperience thanks! And thanks for all the videos you share with us!!

[@yanasmith6813]

Great video! Subscribed!

[@black88coupe]

Is it acceptable to use pieces of oak from a wood pallet or are those treated with anything that would make them unusable for cooking? Thank you.👍

[@GrillTopExperience]

A lot of pallets are made of pine and you can't cook with that. I've seen a lot of nasty pallets and wouldn't risk it.

[@Manche-De-Pelle]

I just bought my 1st charcoal grill and I got a huge problem. My charcoal lump is always goes out. I light my charcoal lump in a chimney with an electric lighter. Maybe after 10 minutes, I use a heat gun to make the charcoal very hot I dump the charcoal in the grill and after 5 minute, it started to goes out slowly. I take my heat gun again and again. I don't know what would cause that issue. Any idea that could solve my problem? Thanks

[@DavidStrother-c7j]

Leave the lid off and open up the bottom vents all the way until the fire gets going and coals are almost totally covered with ash.

[@Manche-De-Pelle]

@@DavidStrother-c7j thanks, it's what I figured out few try after

[@morganmce363]

Dad never taught me to do this because I'm a girl, so here I am!

[@willquigley]

How much smoke usually comes out?

[@MicahiLove]

I really want a grilled hot dog and my husband is not here! 😭 Gotta learn sometime 😂

[@GrillTopExperience]

Today is the day. You've got this.

[@MsAlly109]

Great information

[@Atomicatom80]

I do not trust wire brushes because i heard one time on the news this one guy had his intestines punctured by a stainless steel wire from the brush. I think the scrubbing pads are more safe.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Everyone has to decide what their risk tolerances are. I don't think they should sell the cheap plastic grill brushes that look like someone who had a hair transplant. There are some better ones out there that are a lot less likely to shed bristles.

[@Mandocammarano505]

I always recommend higher end grill brushes or even onion! I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen patients of mine come in with bowel obstructions due to wires from grill brushes. (I work in general surgery)

[@londonwilliams931]

What’s the best charcoal brand that doesn’t have lighter fluid in it

[@GrillTopExperience]

I tested six different kinds of charcoal without lighter fluid in it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoHMk2qir9iJgbc It turns out, you get what you pay for with charcoal briquettes. I'm working on a follow up with just lump charcoal.

[@Christian-ql4vw]

Excellent videos

[@khalilsmith8300]

What if you tired all this and it still doesn’t work. My grill will still have smoke coming from it but my food still somehow doesn’t cook

[@GrillTopExperience]

Does your grill have a thermometer? It would be good to know how hot you are cooking.

[@TerrellWalker-l2f]

This video is great

[@907GOODEATS-yum]

great video

[@slashbrackets3397]

I just got the sns grill grate for my weber char coal grill. Do I need to season the grill grate first? If so how?

[@GrillTopExperience]

They say to wash them with soap and water. Then get them hot on the grill and use them. I didn't season mine. If you sear a steak, you'll burn it off anyway.

[@slashbrackets3397]

@@GrillTopExperience Thank you so much for the quick reply. I was really hoping for one since i'm using it this evening. So very much appreciated, it put my mind at ease. :)

[@jarvellwilson7394]

It is very hard to get them evenly hot all around the section you are using on the grill

[@bigchungus8169]

Hey Ryan! Great video. Always Important to go back to the basics even if your all ready a pro! This video is more for the noobies lol.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Everyone was a noob once. A lot of groups can be intimidating and it's good to create a spot where they can ask questions.

[@Boujiehoodrat]

I watched the video and I'm still clueless. I only have lighter fluid briquettes and I don't have any of this chimney BS. Dude is a professional yapper

[@IzraelGraves]

What's the right process for lighting my charcoal without a chimney?

[@GrillTopExperience]

That depends on what you'd like to use instead. You can light firestarters in a pile of charcoal to light them, but that can take a while. I have a video in this series that looks at some of the alternative methods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHebd5midpiNjNU

[@sarahdawson975]

Still not sure I understand the vents or the temperatures needed to make a hot dog or brat. But got a lot of people coming over tomorrow so...😂

[@Youtuber__]

Perfect video

[@alexmsara]

Do you soak the wood in water ?

[@GrillTopExperience]

No, several studies have shown it doesn't soak in as much as I would have thought. You'll end up with more dirty smoke.

[@Adamaeus88]

You forgot a key component to a successful grilling experience. A cooler with cold beers and some Skynyrd on blast

[@shadowlann4426]

I’m black… but this gets a thumbs up for me

[@KM-uu9mc]

Beginners are not using that charcoal contraption just give us the instructions for lighter fluid

[@JESUSISLORDFOREVERMORE888]

I am a NEW, NEW, NEW BEGINNER and do not have a charcoal chimney.

[@GrillTopExperience]

A charcoal chimney should be part of everyone's charcoal grill starter kit. It's well worth the $20.

[@JESUSISLORDFOREVERMORE888]

@@GrillTopExperience I have a SMALL GRILL - w/ no ADDED gadgets! My dad used to make some of the most delicious falling -off-the bone ribs and he didn’t have all that “added” stuff. I just remember seeing him putting newspaper under the coals, placing the coals in a slight pyramid, and pouring lighting fluid over it all and then wait 10-15 mins. 🌺 He would always clean & season the meat the night before. He would take the meat out of the refrigerator before set up the grill. Then he would fire up the grill til the ash, spread the coals around and place the meat on the grill meat side down first, I think, then bone side down later. We didn’t even have a cover at all for our grill. Those were THE BEST RIBS in the world. Oh well, I gotta gist of what to do anyway. I luv that charcoal taste. Will just cook my ribs slow for a while to get that taste then wrap in foil and put the cover on the grill to let them finish cooking slowly. Can’t go wrong with that. “Mahalo Nui loa” ( thank U very much) from Hawaii🌺🌴🦎💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍🤷🏻‍♂️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@jakeroberts5899]

You said not to use lighter fluid, what if I used WD-40? asking for a friend…

[@GrillTopExperience]

I don't think that is what Steven Raichlen meant when he said "Keep it hot, keep it clean, keep it lubricated"

[@vibuthankabali]

Thank you

[@khaledannajar]

Wow this is science

[@GrillTopExperience]

A little science and a lot of art.

[@thisusernameistakenbyyomam9091]

What if I don’t have a chimney?

[@GrillTopExperience]

They are really handy, but you can light charcoal directly in the grill with a couple fire starters.

[@cindyrenstrom8026]

How much money do we spend

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

$69

[@safi456]

Why a chimney? Why not put charcoal and newspaper directly into the bbq? 🤔

[@GrillTopExperience]

You get more airflow in a chimney and it will light faster. Lots of ways to light charcoal though.

[@ricmramos]

Seriously bro. wireless thermo?

[@nightfighter7452]

Grills are 19 bucks at Walmart?? Ive found my new hobby

[@saxophonecsb7398]

Good

[@jedklang]

Didn't even mention the green egg which is a lot better at maintaining temperature

[@GrillTopExperience]

That's generally not a beginners grill unless you are Jimmy Fallon.