New Charcoal Starter Method

[Matthew]

Really got tired of finding paper, ripping bags of charcoal and getting ash EVERYWHERE... So after a few competitions, I saw flame throwers, torches and burners.... I decided that I would go with a single burner and try that... So I bought it all, hoping it would work...

The start... Looks promising..



4-5 minutes in... SMOKE...



And half the time as paper and NO ASH....



Will try this when needed...

 

[Bob Ivey]

That looks like a cool idea. Once I get a double burner cooktop for bbq area I will definitely try that.

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Does not look too stable to me. I get the same results with 1 Weber Starter Cube.

 

[James N]

Cool idea, But not for me it look's way to unstable & with the wind that comes thru are town it get blown over & then disaster lol

 

[Matthew]

It does have notches so it's just flat. I don't or won't just light it and leave. I would like to use a wand, but places don't have power all the time.

 

[Rich Dahl]

I use something similar It's flat and very stable, best part is all three of my chimneys fit on it securely.

 

[MickHLR]

For a little over $3 for 24 Weber starter cubes, I'll just stick with them. And, also no ash.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lighter-Cubes-24-Pack-7417/202843410

 

[Robert T]

Starter cubes man. I love the creativity! But for me starter cubes are the ticket!!

 

[Len M.]

+1 for the starter cubes. Nothing could be easier or reliable.

 

[Tim K]

Cotton balls rubbed in vasoline. Works just as good as cubes and a ton more for about the same price. i like the idea Matthew, if it works for you, go with it!
Tim

 

[WB Zipf]

Interesting, kind of like your own gas assist. I like it, but as others have written it probably needs work on stability.

 

[Ray.S]

Does not look too stable to me. I get the same results with 1 Weber Starter Cube.

I agree as well. Starter cubes work perfect every time.