How to Light a Char-Griller Smoker
Char-Griller manufactures a line of steel and cast-iron smokers for grilling and barbecuing that slow-cook thick cuts of meat with smoke and low heat. You can use charcoal briquettes or wood chunks in the Char-Griller smoker. Lighting the smoker takes only a few minutes of advance preparation. Follow all safety precautions when working with flammable fluids and use the smoker outdoors only. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Charcoal or wood chunks
- Lighter fluid
- Grill lighter or long wooden matches
Instructions
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Raise the lid on the firebox to the right of the main grilling and smoking chamber.
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Add 50 or 60 charcoal briquettes or 3 to 4 pounds of wood chunks.
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Saturate the fuel with lighter fluid.
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Start the fire with a grill lighter or wooden match.
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Close the fire box when the coals or wood chunks glow orange with white ash. You are ready to start smoking food in the main cooking chamber on the left.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the smoker at least 15 feet away from wood or other combustible materials.
Don't add lighter fluid to a live fire or smoldering coals in an effort to speed up the burning.
