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How to Start a Charcoal Grill. Starting a charcoal grill is easy, so follow along and
you'll be grilling in no time. You will need Charcoal A grill and lighter fluid. Step 1.
Dump your charcoal into the bottom of the grill and construct a pyramid. The tip of
the pyramid should extend to just below where your grate will rest. Open the vents on the
grill for air circulation. Step 2. Spread your lighter fluid evenly around all the charcoal.
Step 3. Light the charcoal with a match. Disperse the flames by lighting different spots in
the charcoal pyramid. Never add lighter fluid to flaming charcoal. Step 4. Spread out the
charcoal evenly in the bottom of the grill once the charcoal is hot. You'll be able to
tell by the ashen color and glowing embers. Step 5. Place the grate down over the charcoal
and begin grilling your food. Did you know Charcoal has been used in blast furnaces to
smelt iron since the Iron Age.