Larry Wolfe
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Here's my method of lighting my Kettle for grilling with a hose torch.
I always have a hot and a warm side during grilling. Mound briquettes or lump to once side. This is approximately 1 full Weber Chimney full of Royal Oak lump.
Then light the hose torch and light several spots of the pile. Remember, this set up is for grilling, if it were for smoking at lower temps I would only light in one spot.
Once the coals are lit, leave your vents 100% open until you get to at least 400º.
Once you hit a minimum of 400º, clean your grates, oil and then shut your vents down to 50%.
Before
Cleaning
After
Vent Position for grilling.
I always have a hot and a warm side during grilling. Mound briquettes or lump to once side. This is approximately 1 full Weber Chimney full of Royal Oak lump.
Then light the hose torch and light several spots of the pile. Remember, this set up is for grilling, if it were for smoking at lower temps I would only light in one spot.
Once the coals are lit, leave your vents 100% open until you get to at least 400º.
Once you hit a minimum of 400º, clean your grates, oil and then shut your vents down to 50%.
Before
Cleaning
After
Vent Position for grilling.