Justin Childress

Getting acquainted with a charcoal grill is no easy task, especially when it comes to figuring out how much charcoal you need. After all, you want to make sure you use enough to cook your food properly, but on the other hand you don’t want to waste any. This is a conundrum that all new … Read more

Maybe you’re new to grilling with a charcoal grill. Or perhaps you’ve been using a charcoal grill for years— but you’ve never paid much attention to the vents. Either way, learning how to use charcoal grill vents will up your barbecue game significantly. You’ll be able to maintain the grill’s internal temperature better and be … Read more

Anytime you’re cooking with coals or fire, it pays to be careful. Many people tend to underestimate how long it takes for coals to cool and a hot grill to become safe to touch with your bare hands. Fortunately, there are a few ways to extinguish a charcoal grill safely, all of which we’ll cover … Read more

For some, grilling with charcoal is intimidating. Gas grills tend to be easier to use because they have a steady flame and you don’t have to add fuel as you cook. But food cooked on a gas grill just doesn’t have that same flavor that you get when using a charcoal grill. But, if you’ve … Read more

Charcoal grills are famous for rolling temperatures. Not only that, but many built-in thermometers on charcoal grills are notoriously bad at doing the one job they have: telling an accurate temperature. The result is that you have no idea just how long it will take to cook your meal. If you need high temperatures, the … Read more

There’s a certain art to starting a charcoal grill, whether you’re using lighter fluid or not. The placement and amount of charcoal are factors, as are the kind of food you’re grilling and the amount of time it will take. There’s nothing worse than spending more time at the grill than you want. Especially if … Read more