Charcoal Chimney Starter Comparison How to Use a Chimney Starter

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Join us as we show you how to start charcoal without starter fluid.
We will demonstrate and compare 3 different brands of chimney starters. The Weber, Campmaid and Generic brands in a side-by-side comparison. Which one is the BEST?
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@PoofayeC 3 жыл бұрын

I WILL change my ways!🙌🏼 No more lighter fluid for me and my family!! Thanks!!!

@JOShaugh87 5 жыл бұрын

Get the Weber one, fill it with charcoal, tear up a paper grocery bag, stuff into bottom, light, drink two beers and when it stops smoking, you are ready to grill. It’s that simple folks.

@eddie2188 3 жыл бұрын

can you draw a picture? jk

@stevendeatley4878 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip good video and I learned something thank you

@HerseySyntheticOil 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip about using the oil to assist in starting the fire.

@mauricemaynard7806 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video, nice collection of cast iron skillets...

@bbqfisherman6987 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review, thanks.

@nathanbanks7091 Жыл бұрын

I've had the #2 chimney, and a Weber chimney for more than a decade. They both work just fine.

@bentoombs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. I'm making a few today from scratch. One of for a friend to rebuild his late father's. (With his handle he made) So I have to combine my blacksmithing skills and your knowledge in the best design.

@waytogothere1 3 жыл бұрын

Very good demonstrations

@haroldbaker5051 6 ай бұрын

I can tell that you really do use your gear you're testing.😊

@NoSetbacksTv 3 жыл бұрын

great video ! im going try that oil soon as my chimney come in the mail !

@lizandrochavez-puelles4398 Жыл бұрын

A very useful information for a new people in grill world.

@sirepanfried8641 6 жыл бұрын

I love your channel I'm always thinking about you, you're just like my old chef who I miss so your channel means a lot to me

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.. Yes I am "old school" and plan on staying that way. Not to say that we do not use some new tech.

@Pwrcritter 2 жыл бұрын

Nice info. I also add a circle of paper in with the charcoal to enhance the process.

@chrissewell1608 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. If and when you ever get one of the Weber, mini charcoal starter, I'd like to see a comparison versus the CampMaid collapsible. Since they look to be comparable size.

@dannypreece8932 6 жыл бұрын

My first chimney starter was the el cheapo, the wooden handle eventually would not fit the metal due to heat transfer. The handle holders do not go all the way through and as you said rust bad after a couple of uses even if stored. I have the Webber now and really like it best.

@predatorminutepodcast1570 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video! It was soothing, scientific, and informative. I just started BBQ'ing, so I'm novice. I bought the el cheapo charcoal chimney, and I wanted to know how to use it more efficiently. It's pretty slow to start for me. Looking at the comments, I will drill some holes in el cheapo (to save money). If I use the modded cheapo and it's still slow, then I'll buy the Weber. It looks like it's just 20 bucks at Target.

@billw6373 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the Bass Pro Shop iron skillet like the one in the background for almost 30 years.

@billymatthews7346 Жыл бұрын

Great video enjoyed and thank you, 🥩🍺

@frenchiechanel64 3 жыл бұрын

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@JoshJX 6 жыл бұрын

I have a modified Weber chimney starter that I got at Wally World on sale in the winter for like $5.

@jerrycoon4504 6 жыл бұрын

I have the big weber too. I would also like to get the small weber for the DO. Great comparison.

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

We got it on our store for $11. amzn.to/2zjJaaa

@BlackAsBlack 4 жыл бұрын

Just flip the big Weber upside down.

@ImASurvivorNThriver 6 жыл бұрын

I am against using lighter fluid too! I have all of these chimneys you show here, but, my absolute favorite to use is the small Weber charcoal chimney. I find that nothing more is needed. Besides using it for dutch oven cooking, I use it for regular grilling. I just place unlit charcoal in my big weber grill and add the lit charcoal from my small chimney on top. The lit coals ignite the unlit coals. Works great for me! Thanks for sharing.

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and nice to see you back on the comments.

@elcuh9506 4 жыл бұрын

does this really work? i have a big 30 inch grill an was wondering if i would have to light 2 chimneys for it

@nigel8499 6 жыл бұрын

Now I have a PBC, I need a 'mini' I already have standard Weber and folderable (with grill so doubles as afterburner). I got deja vu watching the video.

@markcasso5070 Жыл бұрын

Totally love the chimney starters. Unfortunately we live in a windy area what’s your thoughts.

@cavekritter1 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! Like most weber gear. Avoid imitations. You do get what you pay for!!

@walte99 6 жыл бұрын

I just put my Weber chimney on my gas grill side burner for about 2 minutes and then take it off and let it continue to burn. It does work better with briquettes than lump this way, however, especially if the lumps are really large like some I have currently.

@EricValor 6 жыл бұрын

I use a "cheapo depot" chimney and one never lasts more than a year. I am gonna look for that Coleman rig for the future. At the beach for grilling up a few burgers after a surf I rub dry kindling sticks with some surfboard wax (paraffin) and that works like a charm. When the kindling gets going I drop the handful of charcoal I brought, pop on the grill we hide nearby, and grill up some lunch.

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

It is a Weber Rapid Fire. Sold everywhere including our Amazon Store. Thanks for watching.

@rickstevens3027 2 жыл бұрын

You can turn that Weber upside down and it will hold 25. You don’t like using the cubes. But you can put one in the bottoms of the cone when you turn it upside down and fire it up.

@stepbackjack4194 4 жыл бұрын

I seem to be getting less burn time with the kingsford charcoal. Like about 10 minutes less.

@mattt.6302 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 22” Weber kettle. How much charcoal for steak? And how much charcoal for burgers?

@badw01f23 6 жыл бұрын

If the webber had a wooden handle to keep it cool then it would be perfect.

@aloha1005 2 жыл бұрын

Would a wooden handle not be a fire hazard…

@SK_CrappieCatching 6 жыл бұрын

👍🏼up #41...I need to get one cause I'm still on the lighter fluid...Hahahaaaaa...I was wondering what you were gonna cook with all that charcoal...LOL

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

That light fluid ain't good! By the time you buy 2 bottles of that stuff, you could own a Weber Chimney and not worry about starting coals again. Thanks for watching SK. Let's grill some whole Crappies!

@SK_CrappieCatching 6 жыл бұрын

Backwoods Gourmet Channel My mind is made up already, my next trip to HD I'll have a Weber Chimney....LOL.... Give me a little time to get caught up and we'll hook up and do a catch and cook.... When's your next visit over here?

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know when I will get back to Texas, but we may be able to do a video together. Hit me on my email and I will give you my number. I have done it with Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine before and he is near San Antonio.

@drchomesolar 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of table or what is the size of that sheet metal you are working on, that handles all that heat.

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

The Table is 1/4 aluminum sheet metal. You can pick these up cheap at your local fabricator when they have them left from bigger jobs. I got mine for free.

@w.w.oklahoma6010 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video.... now where are the steaks? w.w.

@randywatson8347 6 жыл бұрын

I can imagine having a vessel of oil only for submerging metal objects to give them an oilcoating. Messy though. But what about titanium? Expensive but a good investment for the long run?

@kentcostello8099 4 жыл бұрын

Hay you need to make a video on how to make a homemade charcoal starter 🤗🇺🇸🙏

@ytown7729 4 жыл бұрын

you can use a tomato can to make one .pretty cool

@marksandquist4275 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking el cheapo the whole time and then you said it ha ha ha

@petercartledge5088 2 жыл бұрын

Do ‘back woods’ people really use charcoal briquettes? Thought that would be for city people.

@crazygravy437 4 жыл бұрын

My first starer had a collapsible floor so all you had to do was drop the floor to release the charcoal when ready. Mine rusted out and I have been unable to find another one. I got it at Home Depot and they no longer carry that one.

@JoJo-wg5st 4 жыл бұрын

Two sheets of newspaper (8 pages). No more no less. Certainly no need for vegetable oil.

@chukzombi 6 жыл бұрын

now if only you would switch to weber fire cubes instead of that paper which when the wind blows, you get burning floaties everywhere. or just get a bag of chips old or new and light em up. works the same as a firecube. fire cube still better. you get 2 dozen cubes for like 3 dollars

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I will try to find those. (never heard of them before) I will do a review on them.

@chukzombi 6 жыл бұрын

sorry, Weber Lighter Cubes, been using them for 3 years now. you get 24 in a pack, price is up to 4 dollars now. they tell you to use 2 per start, 1 per start works just fine on Kingsford. also when you use one. make sure you seal up the pack with plastic. they dry up after a year, i put mine in tupperware and they last for years. here is a link. www.homedepot.com/p/Lighter-Cubes-24-Pack-7417/202843410

@ImASurvivorNThriver 6 жыл бұрын

You could also use those little "Tea Lights" underneath the chimney to get the coals started. Those things could be re-used. They keep lit 3-5 hours. Just blow the light out after you get the charcoal started. Although I use the cubes as well, the Tea Lights are more economical to use. ;-)

@Whoiamok 5 жыл бұрын

Weber fire cubes do contain lighter fluid, Weber will not admit it, but you can smell it in the cubes.

@TheCanuck1962 4 жыл бұрын

Burns 10-13 minutes per cube Burns effectively, is made of 100% wax and wood recycled fibres Non toxic and FDA approved Lightly perfumed wax Very light and easy to use

@JA-ux7dd 3 жыл бұрын

Cheaper and better.......Denatured Alcohol is a great starting fluid, it leaves NOTHING behind. Find it over in the paint department at Lowe's or Home Depot. Cant live without a chimney starter....

@mrmudcatslim1004 2 жыл бұрын

The word collapse mixed chimney starter leaves visions of forest fires and burned off toes.

@HerbalistMax 6 жыл бұрын

I've always just lit the briquets right on the grill... and GUILTY of using starter fluid. I already have cancer, so extra carcinogens just add flavor. HA!

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to here about your cancer, but reiterates my point about starter fluid. Hope you beat it. Thanks for watching.

@petercartledge5088 2 жыл бұрын

Did I see this guy wearing beach flip flops? Horrendously dangerous when handling burning coals.

@Larr.y Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too - at 11:35

@charmnGUY 2 жыл бұрын

This is why guys use lighter fluid, when BBQing calls...he's not going to wait 15-20 minutes before even starting at bbq grill!

@jasony724 3 жыл бұрын

Here goes the lighter fluid thing again🤦🏻‍♂️. It burns off 🤷🏻‍♂️. I mean yeah if you’re an idiot to start cooking your food on unready coals?

@tomhachey 5 жыл бұрын

No need for a chimney starter if you light the paper in the grill

@BackwoodsGourmetChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Try a chimney starter once and you will never go back. Thanks for watching.

@tomhachey 5 жыл бұрын

@@BackwoodsGourmetChannel I have one and found you can do the same with paper and a bit of kindeling right in the bbq. Just as easy is all I'm saying.

@nigel8499 6 жыл бұрын

Now I have a PBC, I need a 'mini' I already have standard Weber and folderable (with grill so doubles as afterburner). I got deja vu watching the video.

@BlackAsBlack 4 жыл бұрын

Turn the standard upside down.