A chimney starter is a round tube with large holes around the lower part for air. There is a heavy grill in the bottom (preferably tapered) to support the charcoal briquettes. There is also an extended handle to move it once it is hot. My preference is the one made by Webber (Available at Lowe’s for around $15). My preference is based on it’s inclusion of the important features and is well built.
How to use it: First turn it with the holes and gill facing up. Take two full sheets of newspaper and roll on the diagonal into two separate tubes about ¾ to 1” in diameter. Take each and line the bottom around the outer rim up against the grill.
Turn the starter right side up and place it in the grill and add the charcoal. For most grilling I fill it a little over half full. With a match start the paper thru one of the holes in the base. It will start smoking at first, and then start burning in the base. In about 15 min. flames will be coming out of the top. When the briquettes show a white ash it’s time to dump it into the grill. Do this carefully, using a glove, grab the insulated handle in one hand and the loop/movable handle in the other. Spread them around, replace the grill and your set.
REMEMBER THE SARTER IS H-O-T !!! Place it on a non-combustible surface to cool. When it cools store it out of the weather as it will rust
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