How to Use a Charcoal Grill: Charcoal Grilling Made Easy

This is a How To instructional video showing how to properly set up and use a charcoal grill.

[@theirmanager5204]

This is uniquely fabulous content. Not just because I literally had no idea what I was doing and desperately needed this information, but because the presentation is 100% pure virgin cold pressed interwebs gold. This should have millions of views.

[@jodipaige388]

I'm almost 50 years old and have never been taught before. Thank you so much for making this video. I found it very helpful and can't wait to start charcoal grilling!

[@janoos24]

Really helpful video man ignore the haters

[@amydavis8350]

I am a 47 year old lady who had to KZbin this and I am grateful! Thanks!

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

This is actually the best bbq tutorial I've seen on KZbin . This guy keeps it simple

[@TPTism]

Thanks bro. I watched this video 3 times and did a practice run and it works. I'm grilling in front of my friends tomorrow and I don't wana look like an idiot. Thanks man!

[@leilannysalcido1348]

Thanks for making this video. I didn't have a dad growing up and now, i'm too busy with "life" to learn these things form my step dad so I KZbin the things I want to learn. Thanks again for your detailed video

[@mackslastchild]

YES!!! Your tutorial was REALLY REALLY helpful. Everyone else makes the instructions so complicated. Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@wayfaringpilgrim4856]

Thank you for such a clear explanation! I bought a nice grill last summer and just tried to wing it on getting it going and had a lot of frustration as a result. I watched several youtube explanations today and feel much more confident. This one was especially helpful as it put it details for dummies that some of the others left out. THANK YOU for this great video!

[@Poetic-o6w]

I will be hosting cookout for Memorial Day, and wanted to do the grilling, myself. It will be my first time doing so, so I'm quite confident after watching this video. Yes, I'm a Super Woman, and enjoy teaching myself to do many things! (KZbin University Alumni) 😉😊

[@jayl2665]

Me too. Hope this video helps

[@ASMRVibrantRays]

yes! women should grill too not just a man roles.. hate those gender roles

[@JamesxDism]

+ASMR.VibrantRays ikr!! grilling should be a woman & man thing. Not a man thing. Im a 20 yr old guy myself and believe it shouldnt be that way

[@andrewmesser334]

ASMR.VibrantRays I agree with you, I think women should do all the cooking

[@AllucB]

Good for you ma

[@fluencycircle]

I don't have a father. I use KZbin as my father. KZbin is my father.

[@pardyhardly]

I once farted and it smelled like peas.

[@frankburns8871]

fluency. Who's your daddy? Sincerely, KZbin.

[@lifeonbicycles]

fluency. batman is that you?

[@stuc2011]

fluency. : (

[@joshuap7865]

fluency. that's ok KZbin is my father too.

[@dramkilgallen5237]

KZbin has taught me how to use a charcoal grill... and so much more. This has a high school project vibe to it.

[@Oh-ou4lp]

Kinda sad that you tube has more teaching value then schools makes you think

[@burnt_toast305]

@@Oh-ou4lp exactly I have been waiting to hear this

[@brittanynichole5970]

Love this!! Reminds me of an early 90's instructional video which is hilarious, but still super informative. Thanks!

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

You did a great job and I thank you for the helpful advice.

[@Starteller794]

Thanks a bunch for this video. Just got a charcoal grill for Christmas and am doing research on how to use it. This was clear and easy to understand. Can't wait to try this out myself!

[@joettabryant4518]

Starteller794 me too!

[@jesusbleeded]

Thanks so much young man, am learning how to grill. This was very detail for me and you took you time so people can understand:)

[@timduenas2120]

I could do it now,..

[@eb5698]

It's 4am and I just learned how to grill in less than 7 minutes. YOU, SIR, ARE A GENIUS.

[@Billbill80s]

this is surely one of the most greatest videos on youtube.

[@taylorgrist5091]

thanks to you I feel ready to grill. great video. The internet needs more videos like this one.

[@meowmix2477]

Thanks from a mom, who just wanted to do some turkey burgers & hot dogs for her daughter on this Memorial Saturday.

[@VeniceBeachBro]

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I'm 28 and just learned how to grill properly...from you!

[@krissyperkins85]

Thanks for posting! I was struggling yesterday with my new grill and you made this so simple for a first time grilling girl! Thank you for sharing

[@MissCrystal1705]

This video was so helpful. Grilling on my own for the first time tomorrow and wasn't sure what to do. Thank you!

[@Bruceleeeroy]

Hopefully I'll be able to cook good, family-pleasing meals now. Thanks!

[@oscargodson]

Thanks a lot man. This video was perfect. Best video on the subject I could find. All the others used chimneys as bitched about what kind of charcoals to use and never really explained how many to use either.

[@GeeMastAwhat]

Very clear instructions. Thanks for the how to video. Don't mind what all the haters are saying, they're just sad they aren't even capable of making a video like yours.

[@tonygirard3307]

An introduction to charcoal grilling. Good job! Ignore the ignorant comments of some others.

[@burningexperience6031]

omg you made grilling with charcol simple for me! thanks so much! i know what to do and what not to do! Thank you so much! I hope our family grilling is perfect! :)

[@kaliyahkatrice]

Great video, very informative, and by the way I love a man who knows how to cook.

[@bobs.stevenson9704]

one of the greatest uploads to the site

[@Lakeadra13]

Thank you for this video!! Now i actually have the courage to grill. Let's see how this turns out.

[@Pretti_Tingz]

I luv a man that knows how to grill :)

[@pardyhardly]

You are a diamond diva!

[@mrscatmom999]

My family is going camping and I'm in charge of grilling this year so thank you so much for this video

[@YourBestFemaleFigure]

My sister and I have relied on manly men to grill our meat our entire lives. Your video was exceptional and ensured we never need to rely on a man for grilled meat again. Thank u! 💪🏻👍🏻😄

[@Anmol205]

Thank you for this video. Very clear and helpful instructions. It was kind of you to take the time to make this.

[@brockryner1228]

Good video young buck. Keep up the good work. I've only ever used gas myself but this was more than enough tips to feel comfortable with charcoal. Thanks dude.

[@MusicIan423]

Dude put ads on your video! Obviously you have helped a lot of people, might as well get a little bit of pay (like a few dollars per month, but hey that's enough to buy charcoal at least!).

[@spingus7091]

Thanks for making that video! The instructions were nice and basic. I'm sure some of the folks making comments here are just having trouble with the wind noise and maybe some of the delivery. Keep doing videos and your quality will improve, you're off to a great start!

[@successmeditations110]

I am a 50 year old man, and your vid taught me something I had never learned before. It was quite a good method for lighting, though I used paper under the pyramid instead of lighter fluid. Thank you for the video.

[@PumpkinPails]

First mistake I made was not evenly distributing my coals. Haha! I just dumped them in there, set them on fire, and threw the steaks on. The steaks were still pretty good, just half of them were well done and the other half was medium done. I'm excited to grill again this weekend now that I know what to do.

[@thecombsfamily9270]

GummyTumor You did exactly what I did my first time. Lol I'm ready for grilling now

[@inbloombtfl]

This is exactly what I was looking for - easy to follow, step-by-step video instructions. Thanks so much! Now I have to try it....

[@donnaquiller422]

excellent!!! job well done. u made grilling look very easy! i can't hardly wait to grill on the 4th! thank u! God bless u son!👏😃

[@twilliams1104]

Thank you this was my first time grilling, and was not sure how to prepare it but after seeing your video I feel motivated. You explain everything clear and very detailed this really helped me alot. Happy Memorial Day....

[@Moon_onpawz]

Nice instructional video! I am never confident in grilling because of the whole start up process. Maybe I can gain some confidence now.

[@pearl0705]

thank you! I'm teaching my sons and use your video to make sure that we did right. we did and our chicken burgers taste great!

[@SarahWathenAuthor]

Thank you, you have really made it this easy to understand. Grilling was such a mystery to me and I always left it up to the guys. I feel more confident now to try it myself!

[@burnt_toast305]

I am a 20 year old college student who loves to grill with lump charcoal in the spring and summer on the side. I watch this video in 2012 when I got my first grill which is a weber smoky joe charcoal grill and I did the same method when I got started. A year later I got rid of the smoky joe and got a weber one touch gold as my late Christmas present which I don't mind. I stop using lighter fluid and bought a charcoal starter chimney. The one touch gold last me 7 years and right now I finally bought myself a weber master touch deep ocean blue kettle grill. Right now I have been using a charcoal starter chimney and hardwood lump charcoal for 7 years now and I love it more when I first started. I cook from basic hot dogs and burgers to steaks, ribs and pork roast. I know my comments can be so long but I wanted to share my experience from being rookie to a backyard master. If you can learn more about charcoal grilling and barbecuing the more knowledge you are going to have and potentially becoming your own backyard master.

[@CrystalHickerson]

Thank you for this simple instruction. My daughter was laughing at me but I've never done this before and this really helped me. THANKS!!

[@jameskates891]

You are so pretty!

[@hustlin5010]

Thanks did an extremely great job walking us through the process

[@jaguarspeed]

Hey, tons of videos in KZbin about this, yours was the most helpful! Thanks man!

[@faisalqureshi5486]

Excellent presentation and demo. Please keep up the good work. Learnt a lot. Thank you again for a great demo.

[@Krisfigo87]

Thanks for the video dude. This is just what I need. For those who think they know how to grill better: make your own tutorial videos and see if you won't get any critics.

[@aunyvomzorro]

Great video! From beginning to end, the presentation was very logical and easy to understand. You covered all the basics, including materials, placing, and technique. The only things you could work on are: (i) confidence and (ii) sound quality. Keep on keepin' on!!!

[@Stay_blessed1988]

Thanks so much for this video. I got it on my first try 😃. I have the same exact grill. I was surprised by guests coincidentally and everyone was pleased with the food that was all cooked well👍

[@fireballskyy9644]

I feel like I'm watching (grilling for dummies) but yet you actually explain everything to know! lol hell yeah

[@arcobalena4950]

Thank you so much for making this video and posting it! I find it extremely helpful.

[@antontheswan4903]

Thanks for your lesson. Now I will cook family pleasing meals too !!!!!

[@marthaj6672]

Nice job on the video. I now feel comfortable starting up my new Weber charcoal grill. Thank you.

[@taleishalawrence8264]

I really appreciate this info. You were very precise and you did a superb job!!!! Thank You!!! You made it look very easy.

[@LaoSoftware]

I agree with you. I'm a beginner too. This video help me a lot. Now I can go out and buy a grill and practice this techniques

[@dianab9638]

Thank you! You're video was very helpful, instructions were clear and not I'm pretty confident that I can do this over the summer :)

[@niravkapasi727]

Just bought a grill and I have no idea how to use it. This is a good video. Thank you.

[@SirNicholasD]

Thanks for the help!!! I needed this big time, going to start my first bbq tonight :)

[@MsDeviantDiva]

You have saved the day with this tutorial!! Thanks so much for sharing

[@assignmentsdone1673]

Thanks a lot for this! I'm bbq'ing for the 1st time this weekend and I'm liking forward to it!

[@coreysteele09]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@daniellamariasolis3691]

I'm about to BBQ for the first time today. I'm sick but I'm going to do it for my kiddos. Wish me luck. By the way thanks for your video. It's very helpful.

[@cook1218]

Thank you so much for sharing this. You are a great instructor!

[@ddarcie]

Great video!! Additional note: It's easier to clean, scrape or brush the grill while the grates are still hot (after grilling). We've done this for years. Makes the grill ready to go when grilling the next time.

[@aggressivepizza6736]

I feel like this was made for a school project... None the less, thanks for the video. I'm getting a grill soon and didn't know where to start haha.

[@scottbarnes7268]

Good to see this video never used charcoal only wood thanks great video

[@kurtiz04]

you did a great job... thanks for clear instructions... a lot of things i didn't realize i was doing wrong... ignore the haters

[@violet-kr4pr]

Thank you so much for making this video so informative.

[@aliyahs.8864]

Great video thank you for sharing! This will be my first time grilling and I'm feeling very confident after watching your video

[@summergreenable]

great info bro. I am going to buy a grill, and wondered how to use it, so thanks. taught me a few things.

[@LittleBilly1620]

Thanks just got a charcoal grill this will make grilling easier

[@randiefournier5861]

This was helpful to me as a first-time griller today. Thanks!

[@Terlinguababe]

Thank you I am a beginner and you covered all aspects. I appreciate it.

[@n3k0de1]

gotta love the sound of scraping a grill

[@mortalking9090]

Not sure if u have gotten rude comments but if so u dont deserve it. This is a good tutorial for begginers like me and i thank u so much for posting this

[@MrWildside87]

Good video man. Thanks! I always used propane and thought to try charcoal. Best choice I made in awhile.

[@TikiFoamy38]

Very good instructions! Thank you for this video!

[@DavidMunoz-pc7ew]

Awesome video! Great professional instructions. Great job!

[@prasanthalpha]

Than you very much. Very informative. I am going to try this out tomorrow!

[@RwillFinishStrong]

Great instructional video!! This helped me so much today...thanks

[@laurabieber2000]

Thank for this it helped me alot just bought a new bbq and now I know how to use it!

[@stevenrodriguezii8204]

Thanks for the informative video. i usually use a chimney starter and didnt have mine today lol

[@nathanzastrow34]

Thank you for the instructions! I can't wait to start grilling

[@keedyw5864]

Thanks for posting this! I'm a beginner and this really helped.

[@anirex911]

thanks buddy. great vid. plain and simple instructions.

[@gmchingon]

I learned so much. I thought you were supposed to grill while there were flames.

[@Mackytube1]

yea me too, i wasted a lot food but now i know

[@sidesw1pe]

Excellent presentation, very well done.

[@rumpanuthabetha]

Thanks for explaining so clearly. I tried barbecuing with charcoal yesterday. I had a doubt that I would do it correctly so I cooked my food till almost done and then put it on.. I must done it totally wrong as there wasn't much heat at all. Had no idea how many briquettes to use, or that they had to be piled up in the beginning. They had those black spots on the whitish coals and I thought they weren't ready yet. I am not sure how long they would last. How long did you charcoals burn... an hour? Is that how much you need for a plate full of burgers?

[@elviswjr]

Your presentation sounds very much like the online video lessons in my IT classes, especially how you summarized everything at the end. That's not a bad thing. I'm just saying it was a very informative video. There is one thing I wish you had covered though, and that's how to adjust the airflow throughout the grilling process.

[@merriem24]

Thanks man. My first time grilling for the fam is today Memorial Day 2021. I bought all this stuff but forgot I didn’t know how to start this stuff lol

[@diverhose]

Thanks for taking the time to share -- very nice video!!!

[@Dirtjim]

A true American. Your a beast. Thanks for the help.

[@anishafrett]

Thanks so much you made it seem so easy. Now I will try it.

[@anthony01355]

Hey man thanks for the video! you taught this soldier how to make a family pleasing meal just in time for the 4th! :D

[@Gladiator1972]

don't use lighter fluid unless you like your burgers smelling like chemicals.

[@sythlorde]

Gladiator1972 you can let those coals cook and add fresh coals after the first glow, it is VERY hard to start a grill, especially on a day with family when you are trying to have fun! Or you can use charcoal starters that light with a lighter for hookahs, those work too. What do you use?

[@Gladiator1972]

I use those Weber lighting cubes and a chimmey

[@I69Sk8er69I]

holy crap, awesome video, great presentation