TOP 10 | Charcoal Grilling Tips for Beginners

00:00 Introduction
00:07 1 Use a charcoal chimney
00:46 2 Clean and Oil your grate
01:18 3 Use two separate tongs
01:48 4 Use 2 zone method
03:03 5 Use the vents to control temps
05:28 6 Use rubs and marinades
06:24 7 Use a meat thermometer
06:59 8 Always have heavy duty aluminum foil on hand
07:45 9 Learn difference between briquettes Vs lump coal
08:41 10 Get a Weber
I want to apologize in advance about the audio, my neighbor has a rusty whirly bird attic fan that you can hear whistling in the background. I also did not have a microphone at the time.
I have been grilling using a charcoal weber grill since 2013 and in this video I share with you my top 10 Charcoal Grilling tips. I made this video to help out people that are new to charcoal grilling. There's a nice aroma and experience that comes from grilling on a charcoal grill versus a gas/propane grill.
When lighting the newspaper for the charcoal chimney, use about 1.5 to 2 full sheets. After you light one side of the newspaper, proceed to light the opposite side.
Safe Grilling Temperatures:
Fresh Beef - 145 F
Pork - 145 F
Poultry - 165 F
Ground meats including beef 165
Fish with fins - 145
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[@ultrajazz5335]

Even though I grew up using charcoal I now find myself wondering why dad would place the charcoal on one side of the grill and since he passed away I couldn’t ask but finding your channel had shown me why dad would grill the way he did. You answered questions I knew about but not the reason why he did it the way he did. Thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

Your dad knew what he was doing on a grill! My dad didn't know, so I had to learn this stuff on my own =)

[@stephenholland489]

Man your food handling advice is spot on. The number of people who don't understand the benefits of proper food handling is staggering.

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Just got my brand new Weber grill..not going to lie I’m scared to even light the charcoal, she’s so beautiful brand new

[@ChavezDIY]

Haha! Shiny and beautiful! Congrats on the new grill. That's how I feel when I first unbox a new gadget or tool. I baby my stuff and then I let someone else borrow it and they mistreat my stuff, haha.

[@acmf74]

This guy just simplified all the Weber kettle videos on KZbin in a few minutes. Thank you!

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

this guy is helping me start doing weekend bbqs at my apartment now summer is coming up my summer weekends won’t be as boring, what a bro

[@ChavezDIY]

Your friends and family are going to wanna come over to eat more often, haha. When I first started grilling I would buy carne asada and marinated chicken from different local Latino meat markets so I can compare the taste. Over time I bought less from those markets and started prepping my own meats. Good times!

[@squerlyq]

Bro!! I just did the "two zone" tip... Instantly got the results I've tried getting for a long time!! Thanks, have a "Like"!!

[@ChavezDIY]

That's awesome! 2 zone is my go to method for just about everything. I've been grilling for a few years and I am still a student of the craft myself. You just reminded me that I need to do my grilled chicken video =)

[@ptslawncare577]

@@ChavezDIY Yes I second that

[@BigJay773]

That "2 zone" has never worked for me....I get better results with the coals spreaded around equally.....the tip to not letting your food burn is to keep flipping it every few minutes depending on the type of meat that you're cooking....my grandmother taught me that.

[@GeneralTahung]

I recently bought a Weber charcoal grill for myself, same one as yours actually. I would have never thought about the two zone cooking or even where the vent on the lid should go for certain cooks. This was very helpful and easy to understand. Takes a little bit of the anxiety of doing it for the first time very soon. Thank you!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Yeah, there some details that help improve the grilling experience. I love youtube because you can learn so much from others. I tend to check videos when i'm doing something for the first time. For example, I recently had to replace my radiator on my car and watching a youtube video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Now on to the next car repair, hehe.

[@lovingatlanta]

🙏THANK YOU Sir!! Young people today are lost without people like you to help us. My daddy died and he didn’t get a chance to show me how to do this before he passed away. At least now I won’t blow myself up. Daddy always had the answers to my questions and I could always count on him. RIP Daddy.🙏😭😢 Thank you for helping us daddyless girls out here!! 🤗💞🤗

[@ChavezDIY]

I agree, parents in this generation are more wealth-centered and forget that its important to teach their kids skills and knowledge they know in order to help their kids thrive. I have a 7 year old and I work hard to teach him what I know. I have a 1year old daughter and I plan to do the same with her. I hope your dad inspired you to educate yourself as much as possible, sounds like he was an awesome dad. RIP to your daddy.

[@lovingatlanta]

Miguel Chavez - 👍Excellent! I agree 100%. Congratulations on your family. I’m sure you’re a terrific dad. Teach them what you know. I miss my dad. 😔

[@machiirose]

R.I.P to your dad and God bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@lovingatlanta]

Machii Rose - 🙏Thank you kindly. I miss daddy so much. Even though I’m a girl, he let me be as tough as I wanted to be and as much of a girly girl as I wanted to be too. He tried to teach me everything he knew.💝

[@demarremiller7589]

@@lovingatlanta that’s how I treat my baby girls.. you can be tough AND girly mama. Rip to your pops, keep your head up sweet girl

[@biz26]

Out of all the bbq tips videos, this is the easiest to understand, thank you sir

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! xoxo. That feedback means a lot to me.

[@jadoofly]

Thank you. I easily understood....you were very practical. Also, a special thank you for the two zone tip.

[@amazinggrace313]

I agree 👍..you are a great teacher

[@thomaseveritt3605]

@@ChavezDIY you have a cool character and your very watchable. Keep up the good work!

[@riverduck3]

Love this guy! Good common sense. Safety netting around the trampoline - what a good dad!

[@tecmath]

Awesome work! Helped heaps.

[@ernestmeyers1750]

@Trey Rocky 3³

[@Un4given530]

Thank u so much for this! Never had a dad to show me how to do this or anyone in general so being a single mom Im learning thru KZbin for my kid! Awesome info

[@ChavezDIY]

You are so welcome! My dad didn't know how to grill so I had to learn by making my own mistakes. KZbin is awesome, I've learned a lot from other youtubers. That's actually why I created my channel, I wanted to give back to the community that helped me out =)

[@twitchster77]

Thanks bro! This video helped gain me a +1 skill point for my Manhood ability!!

[@Spacepirate13]

I want to drink beer with this dude.

[@ChavezDIY]

LOL *thumbs up*

[@blackpepper7]

YEP... Doesn't he seem cool as hell?! Lol

[@Cobrajet1971]

While bbq-ing.

[@randallfontenot9144]

I wish he was my next door neighbor.

[@brandonmikes]

Word.

[@shelleywatson731]

Great video! I love how you covered cross contamination. It’s so important!

[@funk4ever]

Say bro. I used some of these tips yesterday with great success. Instant grill master! My family ate until they were stuffed on ribeye, potatoes and various other delicacies. I hit the steaks perfectly by trusting the training. Thanks for providing simple, useful information.

[@ChavezDIY]

Sounds like you're going to be the go-to person in the family when they need a grillmaster! People will be coming to you for tips and recommendations, get ready!

[@tomh6784]

Thanks for sharing your tips Miguel!

[@JTsRepairs]

Great video! I've been cooking on Webber kettles for over 20 yrs. While experience is always the best teacher, following these simple tips will put one far ahead of other beginner grillers. I learned most of this from trial and error and it took years to master. And you are absolutely right. For standard grilling, the Webber kettle is the go to because it is so versitile. Keep up the great work!

[@ChavezDIY]

I am comfortable learning from my mistakes and had to go through a lot of errors to be able to to get to that point where I am ready to teach someone else. Good times!

[@JM-it2zo]

This is awesome thanks for the tips they definitely helped me see a different perspective I’ll try these this weekend!

[@daveovenden9794]

great video,actually one of the best for tips ,many thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

Ovies thanks for the compliment brother. My dad never grilled and I didn't have any family members that knew what they were doing. So it was quite a learning experience, haha. Cheers!

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Thanks Miguel I never even thought of where to place the top vents while cooking that made a lot of sense great video stay bless and HAPPY EASTER!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks! You'll keep learning the more you do it, just like I do. Happy Easter to you too brother!

[@theprankster4050]

Excellent presentation bro. By far the best and easiest tips to follow. You covered everything star. Thank you.

[@Margarita1928forever]

Thank you for sharing your barbecue tips! My 12 year old son has been asking for barbecue lately. I bought a grill from Lowes but had some trouble my first try. I am a widow and live alone with my kids. I really was getting emotional yesterday while we were barbecuing. KZbin videos have been a savior. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🤎

[@ChavezDIY]

I love the uniqueness of your name! Awww, such a heartwarming story, I'm glad to hear you were enjoying barbecuing with your kiddos. You can teach the oldest how to grill at some point and he can help you out. KZbin has been super helpful for me too. Back in 2012 I moved into a home a I had tons to learn and came to youtube for help, what a life saver. I figured it was my turn to give back and that's when I decided to make my own channel =)

[@NHill8025]

I've been grilling for quite some time and just happened across this video. I actually never paid attention too much to the positioning of my lid with the vents. Makes a lot of sense and can't wait to try it. Awesome video and thanks for sharing!

[@ChavezDIY]

Good stuff! I'm still learning lil tricks and tips as I grill. Its a fun experience that evolves over time.

[@volitionVX]

Pretty good advice here. A lot of these practices come from being a good cook in general. I actually bust out our grill for the first time in ages cause it was a nice day out and I wanted to cook some good food for my fam. Glad to know I did things right. TY!

[@ChavezDIY]

I live in southern CA and its definitely grilling season right now. I just have not had time for it due to working on the honey do list in preparation for my daughter's birth later this month.

[@gabeinusa152]

Nice video i buy a grill and waching your tips for grilling nice job brother thanks alot

[@MrStillsane]

Thank you so much for the informative and speedy response. I will try the 2 zone method this year [I've only done it w turkey in the middle]. I live in Southern California, so it's our family tradition to barbecue a turkey outside -- Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks again!

[@CJinsoo]

Nicely down video, quick, comprehensive, you covered it all. I haven’t done charcoal grilling in a while-this is extremely helpful-thanks!

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Use it or lose it, haha. Its like riding a bike again, you'll be back up in no time.

[@sebastianfernandez851]

This is actually the best How to use your grill video I've seen so far. Thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback bro!

[@andylopez6393]

“Don’t serve raw meat or chicken, they will never forget that”. True words. I served raw chicken for Christmas. Still get nightmares, and my family still jokes about it to this day.

[@ChavezDIY]

I learned that the hard way too, haha. I like to make my steaks medium rare and my girl associates that with raw so she tends to think I undercook everything now. I don't mind though, that just means there's more grilled food for me, hehe.

[@andylopez6393]

😄

[@zedd89]

I hope your Christmas this year is much better than the previous ones! Are you planning to grill some meat?

[@728huey]

You can serve your steaks medium rare. But don't ever do that with pork or chicken. 🤢🤮

[@andylopez6393]

@@728huey didn’t do it on purpose 😓

[@johnwhitesnake6353]

I just bought a Charcoal grill today. I love tips. Thank you! About to start up that grill now.

[@ChavezDIY]

Its a good learning experience! Rock on!

[@johnnydutcher208]

Thanks for the tips! Just ordered my first Weber grill and looking forward to some grilling as the weather warms.

[@ChavezDIY]

That Weber is going to serve you well during this COVID-19 quarantine. My neighbor is smoking meat in his backyard and making me hungry, lol, but he doesn't share!

[@tech35641]

For a novice like myself , these are all great and easy to understand tips. You have a great personality and presentation style. Thanks!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the compliment brother! Charcoal grilling can be daunting and I wanted to help make it easier for others to jump into it. I'm a foodie and I love great tasting food.

[@TxMx214]

Disregard tip #3 and use one pair and always keep it close to the heat or over the heat to kill bacteria, if you use two pairs one to out the meat in the grill-then the second pair is still gonna be handling raw meat when you flip for the first time which in case it serves no point.

[@megan893]

I would have never thought of that strategic half charcoal and air vent placement. Very clever. Just bought my grill yesterday and I'm definitely going to try that strategy. Thank you so much for all the tips!! *Subscribed*

[@ChavezDIY]

I learned the two zone method from watching videos from the BBQ Pit Boys youtube channel. Welcome to the charcoal grilling club! Glad to see people are still interested in charcoal grilling.

[@megan893]

@@ChavezDIY Thanks for warm welcome and the heads up. I'm going to check out that channel. Have a good one!

[@melissab239]

Very helpful to a newbie at grilling here, thank you so much!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! You don't have to be good at it, but you do have to want to be good at it.

[@anniemars]

This is THE BEST video about kettle bbq’s on KZbin and I’ve watched loads! Brilliant - and Thank You 🙏

[@ChavezDIY]

Wow, thank you for the feedback! It's my pleasure making this video to help others out!

[@rockbay79]

Thanks for sharing! My wife bought one of these grills about a month ago at a yard sale. The people were moving and selling everything. She bought it for $10.00 and it was in very good condition. She brought it home and we cleaned it up. We plan on cooking on it this weekend. :)

[@ChavezDIY]

Super cool, you guys scored a really good deal on that grill. I paid $150 for the one I have. It is a reasonable price. I've seen people pay several hundred for those "green egg" kamado style smokers. I can't justify a purchase like that for myself. Next I want to get blackstone griddle.

[@TanyaKatherine]

Hey Miguel, This helped me so much and gave me and my bf a chuckle at your unique sense of humour! 😜

[@tonyaedwards5211]

Bought my 22" weber this spring. Had one years ago but have not had anywhere to grill for a long time. My daughter made me a patio for Birthday/Mother's day present. I had forgotten how great they are. I use it all the time. Thanks for the great video. Wonderful reminders for me.

[@ChavezDIY]

Good stuff! A patio is an awesome mother's day present! Glad to hear you can use your grill now!

[@Beanish86]

This was incredibly helpful, mad style too for a simple grilling video, big ups yo and thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks bro! Glad I was able to help.

[@pitufo17]

One tip as well that I saw on another video. On that particular model Weber, the guy had marked the canister on the bottom, drawing lines where the bottom vent was open, say, 20%, 50% 80%. You can eyeball it, of course, but I thought it was a great idea and I thought that I'd pass it on to you.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for that tip. I always find myself peeking in at the top while adjusting the vent at the bottom. Marking it would make it easier to adjust the vent.

[@joebobb7349]

I did this too. It helps a lot since the openings aren't linear with the handle movement.

[@easydoesit7898]

Like the tips on avoiding cross-contamination. Keep it up!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks bro! Will do!

[@TigreCorazon]

I have a really dumb question! (Total beginner here..) The first time you flip (steak is seared on bottom, still raw on top), you use the raw meat tongs or the cooked meat tongs?! Lol

[@Serious9185]

rock'emsock'em510 I would like to know that too.

[@ChefConrad79]

Finally someone talks about cross-contamination Thank you!!! So many people get sick at backyard BBQs and think it's because they ate to much. Sanitation is so critical to a successful bbq.

[@nmarbletoe8210]

@@TigreCorazon Raw Tongs! They will contaminate the cooked side, but it will keep cooking so it will be fine. If you use the Cooked Tongs, they would get contaminated, and you would have to wash them before touching food that is ready to eat. Good question!

[@bgmccrea]

Thanks for the great video. So helpful. Just put together my Weber grill and I’m ready to try your tips!

[@ChavezDIY]

Good luck! Take your time and be ready to learn. I've made my fair share of mistakes learning to grill. The more you practice, the better you'll get at it.

[@samheise8735]

I’m just getting into charcoal grilling and I having some failed experiences. I found your video and I’m excited to try things I learned. Solid tips. Thank you. You are awesome.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! I had my fair share of failed experiences when I got started. You'll get better as you get more practice. Don't give up! 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@alclaros]

I am not a beginner at grilling but great tips man! Especially, the 2 zones and aluminum foil tips!!

[@markgriffin1604]

Still helping people in 2021. Thanks for the tips.

[@ChavezDIY]

That's awesome! That's why I love KZbin 🤘🏻😎

[@PaulyC8879]

Fantastic video! Great tips and sound advice. Thanks so much.

[@ChavezDIY]

I'm glad the video was helpful! =)

[@briansommer1414]

Thank you. I am very excited to grill on Saturday. Your tips were good.

[@ChavezDIY]

Have fun! Ill be grilling hotdogs this weekend.

[@eddiehernandez4072]

thanks brotha my Superbowl Sunday is gonna be cracking now! it's onn!

[@WestCoastGfoelife]

I have never grilled with charcoal, I want to venture into. Your video has helped me greatly, thanks , awesome job.

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! For the best taste and tenderness, charcoal is great. Propane is good for when you need a quick grill or reheat because it's convenient.

[@toshiacomer]

My grilling went from good to great! Thank you so much!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

That's awesome to hear! Beast mode. People are going to be coming to you for tips, haha.

[@gthair]

I am just trying to learn how to grill and this video is fabulous. Plain, simple, tells me exactly what I need to know to get started. Bravo!

[@ChavezDIY]

I'm glad to hear this was helpful! The more you practice, the better you'll get! Have fun and good luck grilling!

[@durbin_family]

You’re making me look like I actually know what I’m doing. Thank you. I hope you don’t mind I’m gonna keep it a secret though...

[@ChavezDIY]

Go for it! Hehe! Have fun grilling! Cheers!

[@QueenBee-on3op]

Can I grill enchiladas 😋

[@jagsarora85]

I now have the confidence to do my bbq thanks to your handy tips - I know I can nail this man!

[@ChavezDIY]

The more you do it, the better you will get at it, just like most things you do in life.

[@poseidon5003]

Thank you fir the tips. That two zone method works well.

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Yes, it works great and adds that smoky experience to your food.

[@schmauve5164]

Thatnks for this video! I used the 2 zone method and it worked great! I had 4 pork chops and 6 chicken breasts to cooks. I had been struggling with sustaining the heat and I took your advice and all came out really well!

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome to hear that the video helped out! I have not had pork chops in while, you make wanna go out and buy some, haha. Enjoy your weekend brother!

[@4000mack]

Putting all your tips to use this weekend. Thanks for your help, I needed it LOL

[@ChavezDIY]

Sounds like you're going to be grilling this weekend. That motivates me to fire up my grill too. I have a rib roast I bought from Costco in the freezer, maybe I'll do that.

[@inthehalflight9303]

Thank you! You're a good teacher. I found an abandoned Smokey Joe cruising through the woods yesterday. Score! Hmm thermometer

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome find in the woods! My jumbo joe doesn't have a thermometer. Some ppl drill a hole and attach one and others just put a thermometer on the grill grate that stands up on its own.

[@totallyfrozen]

Weber sells replacement parts for the Smokey Joe so those grills can be completely refurbished. I’ve owned 3 of them. They’re a bit too small to do the 2-zone method, though. They’re really best at direct heat cooking.

[@alethearichards641]

Awesome tutorial Miguel. Thank you!

[@ChavezDIY]

My pleasure!

[@kedegarner4956]

You covered ALL expects of griling! I was wondering WHY my heat kept goin out n why my heat wasn't HOT! Well it was bc I had the bottom vent CLOSE! After opening ALL vents my heat kept for a long time and stayed HOT! Thank u sooo much! God Bless!

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad to be able to help a fellow griller! I usually just keep that lower vent wide open. Only time I close it up a bit is when I try to smoke some pork ribs on the kettle grill. For the ribs, I also add a water pan above the coals to help bring down the temps.

[@cfboldman]

I've been living in apartments my whole adult life with no patio, now I finally have a house with a deck and just ordered a Weber kettle grill online last week I'm excited to get started barbecuing. Thanks for this video

[@ChavezDIY]

Congratulations on moving into a house from an apartment. You'll definitely have more room to do all the things you never could due to restrictions of living in an apartment. Good times are ahead for you bro!

[@TheKayaker1]

I’ve had mine for twenty years. Still in great shape. Just bought my daughter her first.

[@ChavezDIY]

Good to hear! I'm impressed with the longevity of these grills. I've owned my Weber for about 7 years now and its still in great shape...and I don't even cover it, haha.

[@xchrysantha]

Brilliant advice. Thank you so much!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

You are so welcome! =)

[@debro103]

Great Beginners Video!! Thanks for posting

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome!!

[@jaimeavelar81]

Man thanks for the video. There’s a lot that I didn’t take into consideration before this. You saved me a lot of trail and error and probably explosive diarrhea. LOL!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad you liked the video! You'll still go through some trials and some errors as you continue to progress, just not as catastrophic, haha. Food poisoning yourself sucks balls, so keep those temps in mind. Keep an eye on expiration dates on everything you consume. I recently had some dried blueberries that were two months past due that made me sick.

[@destinycoleman1167]

I’m so excited to start using my grill

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad to hear! If you learn how to use a charcoal grill, grilling on a gas grill will be an easy transition.

[@elliottreddog7480]

Sensational Dudee! Nice low key Thanks

[@_jadori_175]

Man, it feels good to see a vid that is chill, straight to the point and easy to follow! Thanks for the vid!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! I see a lot of youtubers stretching their videos unnecessarily just to get to the 10min mark because their video can potentially make more money at that point because they can put more ads in it. My goal is to have fun, get to the point, and help out other people.

[@_jadori_175]

@@ChavezDIY I will be the one to say thanks for just making a video that gets straight to the point and easy to follow as well!! Sub'd

[@richardbell3967]

Fantastic, I just cooked my very first grill following your advice, it turned out amazing!! Keep it up

[@ChavezDIY]

Very happy to hear you made something amazing in your grill! Gives you a sense of accomplishment. What did you make? I just did a pork belly last weekend and filmed it, I will be posting the video by tomorrow morning.

[@richardbell3967]

Miguel Chavez hi mate i made baby back ribs. Last night was pork ribs

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome! Were you pleased with the results of the pork ribs? Makes me wanna do some ribs too! Did you foil wrap them as part of the cooking process?

[@richardbell3967]

Miguel Chavez i'd post some pics if i could. I marinated them overnight in some brown sugar burbon sauce and a mild rub. Was a bit spicy hot for some. Took about 7hrs. Taking the grill to work and grilling 2 chickens. Will keep you posted. Keep up the great channel buddy!!

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-]

11: Don't watch BBQ videos when you're hungry.

[@ChavezDIY]

So true! I've watched BBQ Pit Boys videos in the morning on an empty stomach and I always say, never again! Same goes shopping for groceries too! I usually come back from the store with more food that's not on my list when I shop while hungry.

[@derranbascom6435]

kieranthepiper exactly I’m loosing my mind right now cause I’m just sharing a the new bbq and scare to light it and hungry as hell

[@nomsashezi9775]

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[@dianes4858]

Wow! Great video! I’m just learning how to grill. This helped immensely. Thanks so much!

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the club!

[@michaeloporto5202]

Thanks for the tips, dude! Really helpful video.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! You're welcome brother!

[@denisetaylor9247]

I cannot believe I watched your whole video. ..great job...

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful. I take it you don't watch whole videos often.

[@briannehogben1920]

Love how jazzed up you are to do this video 😂 I'm getting a little charcoal drill next week and I'm so pumped to cook on it, cooked over open fires a few times but they can be a bit hard to control, thanks for the tips!

[@ChavezDIY]

Haha, What can I say, I'm a foodie! Food puts me in a happy mood! Should be an easy transition for you to go from open fire to a grill. You're welcome!

[@Thiggman-cs6wx]

THANK YOU. This was so helpful.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you for the feedback, helps me see if the video was helpful or not.

[@matthewchicoine6010]

Great video, one of the most helpful and instructive videos for amateur grillers like myself. Well done!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback, that's exactly my target audience. Im cooking up a follow up video to this one.

[@joebarcelo9208]

Great tips! I abide by them all, been charcoal grilling for almost 20 years. The only thing I do differently is that I strictly use mesquite charcoal lumps. As far as the charcoal starter, I've found that rolling 3 or 4 napkins and soaking them in avocado oil and firing them directly beneath the charcoal already in place without a starter works amazing!!!! Thanks for the vid

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll give the mesquite charcoal lumps a try one day. I agree with you on the different ways of lighting the coals with the chimney. I have also used napkins soaked in oil and it works. I've been considering switching away from newspaper because it produces heavy smoke and ash. I plan to buy the electric lighter you stick in the coals and see how that works out for me.

[@Anroth98]

Avocado oil es expensive, any vegetable oil will do the job :D

[@wheat2714]

hey thanks for the beginners guide so helpful because I am about to purchase my first grill (weber 26)

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! That's so awesome! Lemme know how it goes and if you have some questions, feel free to ask.

[@DD-sr9xm]

Awesome vid. Simple, direct, good content. Thanks.

[@ChavezDIY]

Your feedback is much appreciated!

[@misshenry1676]

Grilling for the first time today! Thanks for helping in 2024 🎉

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome! Happy Memorial Day! =)

[@gmankdy8375]

With thanks from Scotland ✌

[@ChavezDIY]

Oh wow, that's awesome, you're welcome from across the pond.

[@gmankdy8375]

@@ChavezDIY Your welcome, keep up the good work. BBQ day, 2 zone cooking method 👍

[@bobbyplatt7654]

A good guy giving good tips for sure..

[@NebulaM57]

This was great info! Thanks for the posting!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Cheers to good BBQ.

[@noogman]

Bravo, You covered it all. The best description of a grill ever.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! Happy grilling! =)

[@mermanprat2847]

THE BEST bbq video ive watched lmao, this guy is great

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@scottluther2091]

This is not BBQ, this is grilling, there is a difference!

[@mermanprat2847]

@@scottluther2091 k................ lol

[@barraganadalberto7]

merica mansfield sup girl.

[@kolaida]

What is the difference? 😭 I really don't know 😭😭😭

[@Gus_Chiggins]

Weber wrecking crew checking in!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Cool user name, is that a reference to Van Halen's Hot for Teacher song?

[@72andres]

Thanks for the tips. Very informative. God bless!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Stay blessed brother!

[@markiemarkjr4199]

You the man, Miquel. Thank you for refreshing my mem's (memory)

[@ChavezDIY]

Anytime brother!

[@BigLewBBQ]

Great video man! I really like number 8 never run out of foil! # 10 too, Weber’s last a long time nearly heirloom quality. Thanks man.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks brother! I am surprised how well my weber holds up to the elements considering I have not had a cover on it for four years. The only issue I have had was the bottom round part that holds the ash tray seems to be made of aluminum and after the ashes are loaded with fat and grease it gets heavy and mine fell off. I used a JB Weld SteekStik putty to keep it firm in place and have had no issues for a year thus far.

[@lightsdarkness7714]

dude...can you do a video of those tiny weber charcol grills for camping

[@TheChadShow9]

Thanks fam

[@candyhavard1951]

THANK YOU SIR!! You explained my question with the first few tips!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Happy to help! Happy Grilling!

[@rileyriot5207]

Thanks I just bought a grill for a hundred bucks exact and am thankful I watched your video because you covered some things I didn’t even think about as a newbie to grilling.

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad I could help! Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the world of grilling!

[@cHiLLaZ28]

Definitly taking your "two step" method. I love doing jerk chicken wings on the grill. Cheers homie!!!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Yeah, 2 zone makes a difference that not everyone appreciates unless you've tried both methods. Do you make your own jerk marinade or buy it at the store?

[@jeff4153]

I’ve got Tip 11 & 12 to add to get that perfect cooking down. Get temp probes (especially if you’re smoking the meat) and always pull the meat off a few degrees prior to the finished temp you want but instantly wrap it. That’s where a lot of your juices are going to stay. When the temp begins to lower, the amount of juice leaving the fat reduces. When you allow the meat to reach final temp in a wrap, you’re able to save a lot of the juices and the flavor it carries. If you care a lot of aesthetics of your food (especially if it’s meat that will develop a nice bark like a brisket) you want to look into butcher paper. Amazon has it pretty cheap, foil will strip the bark away easier.

[@ChavezDIY]

Those are great tips. That's a good point about removing the meat a few degrees before target temp and wrapping. It makes a difference on beef. I will look into using butcher paper, I have never tried it.

[@LifeByJazz]

Exactly the video I was looking for! Thanks!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad I could help!

[@10efranco]

Very good tips. This guy knows what he is talking about. I just subbed

[@monkeyb1820]

good job. If you're doing chicken, put a disposable aluminum pan next to the coals to catch the drippings. Can also bank the coals on the sides, pan in the middle.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks! I typically don't use a drip pan and let everything go down and eventually into the ash tray. I know it makes for rock hard ashes but its not so bad to cleanup. Some items that are heavy in fat I do try to use a drip pan. If you trim the extra fat on poultry it shouldn't produce too much drippings. I did bank the coals on the sides when I roasted a turkey on the kettle grill.

[@eyadjamus7126]

I've cooked on charcoal grills my whole life and never used the kids or a thermometer but I love all the other tips.

[@ChavezDIY]

Some people are naturals when it comes to cooking. I'm not one of them, haha.

[@TheRealAndyB.]

Nicely done. Very good tips. Thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome!! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! 🎉🎉