Graeme...in London wrote:
> "TFM$B%g(B" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> Niki wrote:
>>> JakBQuik wrote:
>>>
>>>> Me too. It's amazing to me that briquettes and lighter fluid are
>>>> still the tools of choice for so many folks. My BIL still adds
>>>> about 3 good squirts of lighter fluid after the coals are going
>>>> good!
>>>
>>> Last week I did something a lil different on the charcoal grill.
>>> After the flames were dying down a bit, I lightly drizzled the not
>>> so hot spots with a bit of vegetable oil. It was the best fire in a
>>> long
>>> time.
>>
>>
>> Was trying to cook breakfast on an improvised (read I built it)
>> grill in Lochloosa, Fl some time back. Not having much luck with
>> temps and trying to cook bacon. My friend Ed tipped the skillet and
>> let the bacon grease pour into the fire.
>>
>> What a difference that makes.
>>
>> Actually needed more ventilation in the cooker, but bacon grease is a
>> wonderful substitue.
>>
>>
>> TFM$B%g(B
>>
>>
>
> FWIW, another good way to get the fire started is to throw on a
> handful of granulated sugar. It ignites quite easily, burns off quite
> quickly and smells quite pleasant too.
>
> Graeme


Hmmm... Sugar is something I don't keep in the house. Have no need for it.

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