How to Use a Charcoal Chimney Starter

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8 жыл бұрын

If you are using Lighter Fluid to start your charcoal, you MUST watch this!! I show you how to use a Charcoal Chimney Starter. I also show different ways to use it depending on what your needs are. If you use a charcoal grill of any kind, this will show you the proper way to light a fire.
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@let0008 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like my dad just taught me how to use a charcoal starter and I’m honestly so grateful

@TROYCOOKS 4 жыл бұрын

I’m happy if I’ve helped you out Lacey. That’s why I make my videos and I appreciate you watching! Happy grilling!!!

@AM-lz2jr 3 жыл бұрын

Dads are losers. Female power.

@andrewjohnson6425 2 жыл бұрын

@Suicide Booth it is

@naushadcarshyderabad5369 2 жыл бұрын

100th like from me :)

@cosmiclogic78 6 жыл бұрын

My guy!!! Thank you from a lady divorced from a grill master! I was lost! I literally had not used the grill in the 20 years we were married! LOL! Thanks for helping me get this thing started!

@johnbivins 3 жыл бұрын

A rookie here. She just purchased a new grill and Thanks we just followed your directions it worked exactly! Freaking awesome!

@adrianburton8394 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a amateur at Barbecuing, but just bought charcoal chimney and your video really helped me break away from the old methods. Thanks again and I am looking forward to watching more videos😁

@journey3337 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy, you just taught this millennial how to use a fire starter.

@Fusion991 3 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@ia4687 3 жыл бұрын

Some of us dont have a dad. So we became dad

@christopherdaigle5818 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@maliquewilliams86 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody cares fucking millenials you aint special bitch

@86eastbay 3 жыл бұрын

@@maliquewilliams86 yeah I’m having a hard tine understanding this stupid comment. I’m a MiLlEnIaL but I’m 34, first. And without some stupid label of my generation, I just assumed society’s standards you should be able to use a grill at around 20. My dad is 66. Used a chimney starter once and returned it. He’s old school. Pyramid of coals, lighter fluid, let it soak. 45 mins later we’re eating. Never tasted fluid but I do use a chimney starter to stay incog at my apartment to hide the flames

@kayak_homie 2 жыл бұрын

Attempting my first smoke today and wasn't sure how to use the charcoal starter, thank you for the help!

@jayegees1554 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got one of these chimney starters and wasn’t sure how to use it and I watched your video and everything turned out absolutely delicious and incredibly good. Thanks again buddy!

@micahclark4092 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate the patience for absolute newcomers. Mom was always a renter and didn't want to deal with a grill so now I'm learning lol, wish me luck

@tiffanywhite2121 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I came here. Im 30 and never started a grill without lighter fluid. Im sick of lighter fluid flavors and smells. Thank you Troy!

@brivvy 6 жыл бұрын

Big help! Thank you T-Roy! I never used one before but wanted to try this :) thank you sir!

@paulat7659 7 жыл бұрын

My world changed the day I discovered the chimney starter! Love the videos, thanks for making them!

@NOLA_playmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Just bought one and it's a god send

@ray7102 3 жыл бұрын

6 years later and this video is a big help! thank you.

@kevinobrien4166 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a hard thumbs up from one city slicker who is standing in front of a grill for the first time in 3 years - thanks brother!

@abes2758 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, I’m a female and wanted to learn how to light a charcoal bbq, I love that charcoal flavour. Thank you so much ♥️

@tampa_sal 6 жыл бұрын

I was considering buying one, now I'm sold. Thanks for the demo.

@LisaGonzalez-rm1lr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you troy this works great. Failed the first time but put paper into tight but put it loosely next got me some hot coals. Love it!

@jjdark8969 5 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a godsend. I used a charcoal chimney for the first time after watching your video and it is way better than lighter fluid.

@EasyGrilling101 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the video! It's great when experts, help out amateur's or first timers. Like any new subject the basics are so important.

@lahessler80 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely nice to know since I'm at home with shelter in place. My husband is an essential worker, working 6 to 7 days a week. Nice to know I can grill no matter if he is at home or not.

@carrollmartin1535 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m 59 years old and have been barbecuing for 40 years and never tried this. Took my young nephew to tell me about it and my first try at this will be this coming Memorial Day. Thanks again!!! 0:30

@jordangnipp3690 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, I appreciated the break down of the chimney and how he gave actual tips on how you can use those design specs for different methods. That was literally the whole point of those few minutes yet it flew over the short attention spanners.

@Vic-zp5ft 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man . Rookie here and was using that lighter fluid and after watching this . Never more super easy. Just ordered one one ebay. Thanks

@josephbarlow4073 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation - thanks for showing me how to use the charcoal chimney!

@mannystpeter5349 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for teaching us how to use the chimney starter. You're awesome.. I learned something today. You taught it very well. Thanks so much!!!

@teddybencomojr9928 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks!!! Just bought a chimney, gonna try it out now!!

@lisamcgarvey2496 2 жыл бұрын

My husband just got COVID and was supposed to BBQ tonight, but now can't. I don't want the meat to go to waste so your video saved me. This was soooo helpful. Thank you so much.

@_wimza_7983 3 жыл бұрын

Coming in handy from the UK on the one day of sun we get. Thanks for saving the evening

@marcieyates948 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...looks so much simpler than what I've been trying with not much success. Last time my son ended up making a torch by lighting up cooking spray from the can...so dangerous! Thank you for sharing a much better(safer) way!!😂

@spiderman01980 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these a few years ago and it is a must have for BBQing. It starts off giving out a lot of smoke but after 10 to 15 minutes you have some nice hot charcoal.

@Kimmotion1 4 жыл бұрын

My first time using a charcoal grill this year, and I've been using the lighter fluid- gross! I'm going to get myself a chimney starter. Thank you for posting this video, it helped!

@janejordan4509 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I needed the full tutorial.

@hudausman6787 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thanks for making this informative video! Our BBQ was ready to go in 20mins. You earned yourself a new subscriber.

@arazel2000 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips, you have already solved my problems with my BBQ. Thanks again. In your honer, I'm making BBQ for my family this weekend.

@bradleymack4583 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my first smoker this morning. Great video. Going to scoop up a chimney starter.

@eldonb402 3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a really nice bbq for $50 bucks used and the seller threw in the charcoal chimney, I had no idea what it was, until now, I will use this from here on in, seeing I prefer natural charcoal and wood chips over starter fluid, in which I didn't know I had a choice until now, thanks so much for the great tips!

@jj-ne3px 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great piece of gear. I cant believe ive gone all these years without the chimney starter.

@TracyTodd2199 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Gone all these years using icky fluid. I'm fixing to get me a chimney this week. Its bbq season baby!

@janeormrod3229 4 жыл бұрын

With my chimney and my li'l Smokey Joe grill, I have had some awsome camping meals with my family. Thanks T-Roy, for your valuable tips.Freedom from that horrible fluid equals excellence!!

@GwenOpooh1 4 жыл бұрын

Tremendously helpful! Thanks for sharing, I'll share with my fiancé. God bless🙏🏽😊

@nicholashess1131 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! found this upon searching. just picked up my first grill.

@cathum Ай бұрын

Awesome demo, thank you; never done it before. I’ll give it a shot.

@rhdtv2002 4 жыл бұрын

I like your energy...you really enjoy doing this

@JerryEledge 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Everything was very clear; you took the guesswork out of it. Thank You!

@christophernelson6792 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video T Roy! Last year was the first full season I could bbq, and I was struggling with my charcoal, using lighter fluid. When the charcoal was ready, the heat wasn’t balanced, one side cold and the other side hot. I did the triangle method, letting my charcoal soak for about 5 minuets, but it was always a struggle. I considered buying a charcoal chimney, and I looked up videos here, and watched this video last night. Needless to say, I bought a charcoal chimney today, and the charcoal was the hottest I ever had it. This video helped, and I wanted to thank you!

@TROYCOOKS 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Christopher, I'm thrilled that this video helped you. One of my fans actually asked me to make this video because he was struggling also. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words!!! Keep that smoke rollin' brother!! Cheers!!!!

@christophernelson6792 6 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. I plan on keeping the smoke rolling!

@WilClark32 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you T-ROY. This really helped!

@NDRAMSMOOTH 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, very very informative.

@ndogata 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Never used one before and googled it and came here. Gonna try it!

@tangojoe9694 8 жыл бұрын

Right on Troy. These are indispensable tools for anyone who wants to do charcoal right. They do last for years, and even so I am on my third one!

@TROYCOOKS 8 жыл бұрын

+Tango Joe Mine is about 3 years old and still works great even after using it just about every weekend!! Happy cooking Joe!!! Thanks brother!

@dandeleona4760 5 жыл бұрын

Useful intro. I WANTED the construction explanation first so I could put together the science of flame in using this piece of equipment. Other people want to cut to the chase and that's fine too. Actually, I'm going to use the chimney for a repurpose so the full explanation was extremely useful. Thanks! Good job! :)

@thebaldchef14 8 жыл бұрын

T Roy I will watch a few more these tutorial videos about barbecue, and I might even get my act together. I always wondered how these charcoal chimney starters worked, about 1, and have actually never use it. Next on my list when I barbecue, at least on the how to use it. Thanks for the information.

@TROYCOOKS 8 жыл бұрын

+The Bald Chef You should try to broaden your horizons Glen. Fire up a charcoal grill and do some outdoor cooking. The flavors are so much better than what you can get from a gas grill. Holler at me if you have any questions or need some tips!!!

@airborne99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks T-Roy! Using your tips now.

@4theloveofgaming531 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Ive been using a fire starter for years now. But was doing it all wrong. Thanks for the tips!

@champagneben 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT TIPS HERE MY BROTHER!!!!! JUST IN TIME FOR THE 4TH

@DorkniteCrew 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time and effort in making this - really good. Thank you.

@TROYCOOKS 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Dave. Glad you enjoyed the video!!!

@scottygoodwin4276 3 жыл бұрын

Hi T-Roy, I can't believe I never used one of those chimneys starters. Thank you no more chemical taste. T-Roy Cooks

@JimmyHeller 2 жыл бұрын

Liked every minute of it! Appreciate it!

@COJAZZ3 3 жыл бұрын

Bought me one and I love it!

@arturo2181990 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. Much appreciated.

@4ChristinaRenee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, love the extra information too!

@Hubbabubaa 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks T-Roy. I'm buying a chimney today for my Easter BBQ with my little family tomorrow. Can't wait to try it. Happy Easter y'all

@Hubbabubaa 5 жыл бұрын

I bought it. It heat up the briquettes so fast, I'l be having bbqs more often. It's amazing.

@rickbachman993 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks T Roy, that's all I ever use. Nice Wichita by the way. Have a happy and safe Independence day.!!

@LizBezzy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video including the first 5 mins!

@MrTcp01 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate! Thank you

@kmorris2371 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. This rookie really needed it👍

@tehhiggins 6 жыл бұрын

This was great T-Roy. Thanks for helping me get started with my charcoal chimney!

@TROYCOOKS 6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help a brother out! Thanks for watching!

@barbarakujawa320 3 жыл бұрын

Helped a lot, thx much👍👏♥️

@AntonioCavicchioni 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips and good blues music...

@9tailedfox660 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. Need to get me one of those chimney starters!

@rehannasir9547 3 жыл бұрын

T-ROY REALLY COOKS !! thank you.

@kathylewis7543 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm trying to learn in case of emergency you can cook in a dutch oven with charcoal I bought a chimney but really didn't know how it worked . I kinda had an idea but nice to hear it from a master! Thank you!

@TROYCOOKS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Kathy, I truly appreciate you watching!!! I have lot's of cast iron just in case I need to cook over an open fire.

@Bushmaster85 3 күн бұрын

You’re my boy T-roy! 👊🏼

@Duncan55Watson 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work mate. This helps a ton.

@TheMitchclark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info I am trying to get my BBQ game better. My family loves the taste charcoal gives us. Keep it up.

@mariemcgee4981 4 жыл бұрын

Great Detailed Instructions Thank you

@marceloribeirosimoes8959 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video, nice explanations, and seems to be a nice guy! Thank you "T-Roy" !!!

@TROYCOOKS 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcelo, thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching!

@lilflexlewis5802 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel!love it.. I just order mine

@SmokyRibsBBQ 8 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video for using a chimney starter Troy!

@SmokyRibsBBQ 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe :)

@xica225 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , This was very helpful to me. This will be my first time using my chimney starter and you gave awesome, detailed advise. My husband will be delighted .......Thank you much

@TROYCOOKS 2 жыл бұрын

Your husband will be thrilled and excited!!! I appreciate you watching!

@Blackhawk556. 7 жыл бұрын

long rant but good video thanks!! I just found out about this thing. once I'm out of liter fluid, no more ever again.

@therealsheikh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo!

@admoore1974 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this!!

@unaffected_covid 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you, sir.

@akonvict 8 жыл бұрын

4:36 "Anything with some heat", ok I got a few fire ass mixtapes, can I use those?

@TROYCOOKS 8 жыл бұрын

+Alweezy Yeah, go for it!!! LOL

@Adrian-jb7wv 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@RXBVRY 4 жыл бұрын

I'm dead af💀💀😂

@tonyray449 4 жыл бұрын

I would just use you mixtapes to cook

@ryzen89 4 жыл бұрын

I'd say putting those in a fire, would be a brilliant idea.

@m2rookie 3 жыл бұрын

I have been barbequing for a while now, I have been avoiding the petroleum-based stuff but I've been using a blow-drier to get my charcoal going it kinda works but yes it's as tedious as it sounds. ill be getting a chimney starter before my next bbq for sure!

@khaly5 4 жыл бұрын

thanks my man. will be buying one of these. I really struggle especially with the damn lighter fluid.

@susanc-c7817 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Ireland, we are totally new to BBQ and we found this video very useful thank you!

@kevinbrown348 8 жыл бұрын

I have one just like it and use it all the time, great video.

@TROYCOOKS 8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin brown Thanks Kevin, I love using a chimney starter!! Happy cooking!!!

@MatteoTorgy 2 жыл бұрын

I love that Lone Star cap. Mo Bandy has a can of Lone Star featured on one of his album covers. That’s as close as us Minnesota boys ever came to Lone Star.

@margaritaparada5396 3 жыл бұрын

5:14 the action started !! For the anxious like me ...pretty good class thank you!!

@caddywomppus 3 жыл бұрын

*Long winded lol, thanks.* 🙏

@philipavery7711 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍 love the help, struggled to light my bbq. did the norm & used liquid fuel(will no more) thanks.

@drOffset 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this helped me today!

@LobelsOfNewYork 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, Troy! We're big fans of using chimney starters too.

@TROYCOOKS 8 жыл бұрын

+LobelsOfNewYork Thank you very much!!! Always great to hear from my Lobel's family!!!! Fire up the pit and get that smoke rollin'!!!!

@rooner1231 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guys health and safety measures!!

@brendabardsley3082 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you i have a Go Anywhere Weber this chimney starter is great i had never heard of them before ,the upside down idea is great CHEERS

@TROYCOOKS 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I could help you out Brenda!!!! Much love and Cheers to ya!!!

@mbreland25 2 жыл бұрын

I would be a rookie, watching your video I'm confident enough to try this in my own. Just ordered a chimney off Amazon.

@rudymartinez6549 6 жыл бұрын

Good job T Roy!

@richieped8163 5 жыл бұрын

Just got one at a yard sale for $2.I figured everything out but what end gets what. Thanks man.

@bsd2281 3 жыл бұрын

Cool blues tune at the end :)

@jimmyv6310 6 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe, but @ 61 years old I picked up a used weber charcoal chimney starter in great shape for $3.00 and wasn't sure how everybody used it. I always poured my charcoal into the bottom of my grill and used that famous brand squirt and light charcoal fluid that lot's of people buy. So believe me when I tell you that this video helps allot of us that don't want to admit our ignorance. Thank you much. Jim :-)

@TROYCOOKS 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help you out Jim. I appreciate you watching!

@fred306801 3 жыл бұрын

I found a bag of Kingsford, blue bag just like in the video, in my garage been sitting there for over 5 yrs, unopened. I did as you said in the video. I was surprised I did not use any lighter fluid. Did just like you balled up some paper and put the charcoal in. about 20 min. later I had fire. Most of it had burned down and turned white. I got one of these off set smokers still trying to learn how to use it. I tried that reverse searing, my steaks came out tasting like a roast. Nice and soft but dry.