So, today went better despite the rain immediately after the grill got heated up

[conuly]

but it turns out I have the compact charcoal chimney. This explains a lot. I'll be fixing that, getting some starters as well.

And this bag is almost empty. What sort of charcoal should I replace it with? (You know, I just bet there is somebody out there insisting that no brand comes close to making your own charcoal at home. You can just feel when there's somebody like that in the fandom, in this case the grilling fandom into which I've only barely dipped a toe. I, however, will silence that part of my brain and be satisfied with brand recommendations or type recommendations.)

Edit: I've googled it! We've got artists talking about the superiority of your own charcoal pencils, smiths talking about making your own charcoal for smithing, survivalists doing their thing, and a whole bunch of BBQers and grillers swearing that it's actually super easy, guys! I just knew it.

Comments

[hafnia]

we've just always used whatever is on sale, usually Royal Oak or Kingsford. If you're not smoking meat, it doesn't make that much of a difference. the only thing I would recommend is getting decent starters — we like the solid ones made by Weber. they're inexpensive, they work well, and (imo) they don't smell as horrible when you're getting them started.

[conuly]

If you're not smoking meat, it doesn't make that much of a difference.

That's not really the point when it comes to this sort of thing, is it?