How to Grill with Charcoal: Your Ultimate Guide

If you want perfectly grilled meats, seafood, or veggies, take these great grill tips to heart:.The best way to prep your grill is to clean it really well after cooking or before cooking.If your grates are dirty from the last cookout, it's more likely that your food will stick and have "off" flavors.You can use lighter fluid to help get the charcoal started, but a chimney starter works better.Once you distribute your coals, cover the grill, and let the grates heat up before you start cooking.Create a "hot zone" on one end of the grill by piling the coals up on one half of your base. This is where you can sear meats.If you're finding you are getting a lot of flare-ups, try moving your food to a cooler spot on the grill