It's also highly flammable, which can be dangerous if not used properly. Some coal briquettes called match light charcoal are sold coated in lighter fluid, so if you want to avoid cooking with ...

dump the charcoal in the appropriate setup using heat-safe gloves. Then place the very hot chimney on a non-flammable surface to cool off. We typically have a large paver stone we always use.

Quick tip: Aside from newspaper and paper towels, Doritos are another household item that can help light your charcoal since they are surprisingly flammable, Groark says. How to light charcoal ...