Make Your Own Charcoal Starter

RE: Make Your Own Charcoal Starter By melodybh (33) Profile Contact I have used this method for years but since I use a smaller grill (just for 2) I have used empty V-8 (or other juice) cans. We don't drink coffee from cans so never had any laying around. The V-8 can is just the right size for smaller fires and if you need larger, you could always use 2. I usually take an ice pick or a nail and put just a couple of small air holes about 1/3 of the way up the can too. This seems to speed up the process. Don't forget to use tongs to remove the can once the coals are ready and be sure to set it someplace fireproof to cool down. I have used one can for up to 2 years but since we love V-8, a new one a couple of times a year works well for us. Posted on 07/30/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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