The charcoal must be spread in a layer inside the barbecue and then ignited. It can happen that it goes out easily, in this case you can feed the flame by making the wind. When you decide to organize a barbecue, it is important to light the charcoal in advance as it takes time to heat up and therefore allows you to cook the food. The charcoal is ready when a light layer of ash has been created on each piece of charcoal. The heat released can last for many hours and therefore also allows you to grill a lot of food. The charcoal must absolutely not be touched with the hands after being lit, as coals that may seem dull are also very hot. A chimney pincer must always be used to move the various coals, or to widen them if the intensity of the heat is too intense only on one side.

The coals must go out by themselves without pouring the water and only then must the ash be carefully removed, which in the long run could ruin your barbecue. The coals still intact can be reused and then placed in another container. There is no need to fear that grilled meat may have some strange taste as ignition oils are also specially designed for this function. Even though it is a small fire, the lit charcoal must never be left unattended, both because it could go out and because some embers lit, especially in the presence of wind, could cause damage. These are important precautions to follow to enjoy your barbecue in complete tranquility.

The charcoal sold in bags of different weights, the one that is left over is kept for a future barbecue. The barbecues on the market are almost all suitable for lighting with charcoal, as the most requested method. The cost of a charcoal barbecue, again depending on the size, is lower than the cost of a gas barbecue. For those who love to cook meats on the grill, it becomes essential to have this model of barbecue available, and if you also love trips out of town, then you will need to choose a foldable and easily transportable model.

The cleaning of the charcoal barbecue is roughly the same as that of the wood barbecue. Only after removing the cooled coals, can the inside be cleaned with the aid of a small broom used only for this function. Never wipe a wet rag inside, as it will end up rusting your barbecue. The grill can be removed and washed under running water. Each barbecue has different levels on which to place it, precisely to ensure optimal cooking of the food. It should never be left outside during the winter period because it could get damaged, it is always preferable to cover it with a cloth and store it in the garage, the space it takes up very little.

The charcoal can also be used to make tasty winter barbecues, directly in your fireplace, by lighting the coals instead of wood and placing a grill on top. Coal burns longer than wood and this allows you to have a grill that is always ready. When you need to remove the charcoal from the bag, avoid doing it without gloves so as not to get your hands dirty. If the charcoal is used for a barbecue on the beach, to extinguish it, just cover it with sand. The old method of lighting up with the match and newspapers can work, but only if you have a little experience. At the do-it-yourself or gardening shops, where it is possible to buy charcoal, all the tools complementary to the barbecue are also sold as well as endless solutions to facilitate the lighting of the charcoal and the cleaning of the barbecue.

A small charcoal barbecue, if kept in good condition, can last for over ten years. Cooking on coals allows you to savor more genuine and natural tastes and certainly being in the garden without getting carried away by the frenetic rhythms of daily meals also helps to relax. Indeed, for many, the barbecue becomes a moment of pure relaxation, an opportunity to be calm with your family. For others a real ritual to be performed at least on a weekly basis. In short, everyone feels the need to have lunch comfortably in the garden and there is nothing better than a comfortable barbecue that can satisfy this need.