This is my first time grilling by myself, had family give me a few tips. I kept adding charcoal to keep the heat up, I think. I felt like it was getting way too cool at times.
by Generalissmo42
24 Comments
CivilLitt
Place your burgers directly on the grill grates and they’ll cook better.
chevytravis
You want the charcoal to burn down no flames you want the heat from them to cook not the flames
LiteFoo
Buy yourself a chimney. Load it up and let the charcoal light for about 30 min. Dump. Spread. Cook.
CherryCookies24
Check out t-roy and bbqpitboys on YouTube for some inspiration and guidance on starter tips and cooking zones etc.
You shouldn’t have to keep adding coal unless you don’t have enough to start with. Also why the foil? You want your grill it with direct heat from the coal
Frequent-Bet-6459
You’re doing better than I did my first time. I didn’t even know you were supposed to wait for the charcoal to get ashy 😂
CFSett
Good use of hot and cool zones. Ditch the foil and use the cool zone when it flares up (and it will flare up). But you want the drippings to atomize on the charcoal, rise and reattach to the burger.
DJ-Doughboy
😬 it’s OK, 1st steps are the hardest. Your on the path of a delicious hobby. Learn your own way and enjoy all you prepare, good luck.
Rgw51
Get rid of the tinfoil
merciless4
My guess is this is your first time here. Welcome! This group will steer you in the right direction. You’ll make the best bbq of your life!
Thin_Chain_208
Don’t need tinfoil- the dripping far will fall on the coals and vaporize giving the burgers more taste
jaxbravesfan
Like others mentioned, letting that charcoal ash up (a chimney is the easiest and quickest way) and getting rid of the aluminum foil will do wonders. Also, how you’re using your vents will go a long way towards controlling your temps.
Emotional-Chef-7601
I was surprised that no one mentioned anything about a grill brush
Cor2600
Lose the foil. It won’t stick to or fall thru the grill. Add more coals if it’s too cool.
_DapperDanMan-
This is baking outside.
WillShattuck
Get rid of the foil. The grill is there for a reason. If it’s dirty clean it before cooking in it. You’re boiling or steaming the burgers.
Sudden_Wisdom
What’s with the foil?
timbo1615
Found Kirk cousins
Goose_IPA_1990
Love the Little Joe for on the go cooks!
TennisBallTesticles
You need YouTube help, not Reddit help. Get rid of the foil if your grilling burgers it’s not necessary
Kintroy
Howed they turn out bud
Key-Spell9546
I mean, you didn’t slap a piece of cheese on the raw patty… so you’re doing than some people we know.
24 Comments
Place your burgers directly on the grill grates and they’ll cook better.
You want the charcoal to burn down no flames you want the heat from them to cook not the flames
Buy yourself a chimney. Load it up and let the charcoal light for about 30 min. Dump. Spread. Cook.
Check out t-roy and bbqpitboys on YouTube for some inspiration and guidance on starter tips and cooking zones etc.
You shouldn’t have to keep adding coal unless you don’t have enough to start with. Also why the foil? You want your grill it with direct heat from the coal
You’re doing better than I did my first time. I didn’t even know you were supposed to wait for the charcoal to get ashy 😂
Good use of hot and cool zones. Ditch the foil and use the cool zone when it flares up (and it will flare up). But you want the drippings to atomize on the charcoal, rise and reattach to the burger.
😬 it’s OK, 1st steps are the hardest. Your on the path of a delicious hobby. Learn your own way and enjoy all you prepare, good luck.
Get rid of the tinfoil
My guess is this is your first time here. Welcome! This group will steer you in the right direction. You’ll make the best bbq of your life!
Don’t need tinfoil- the dripping far will fall on the coals and vaporize giving the burgers more taste
Like others mentioned, letting that charcoal ash up (a chimney is the easiest and quickest way) and getting rid of the aluminum foil will do wonders. Also, how you’re using your vents will go a long way towards controlling your temps.
I was surprised that no one mentioned anything about a grill brush
Lose the foil. It won’t stick to or fall thru the grill. Add more coals if it’s too cool.
This is baking outside.
Get rid of the foil. The grill is there for a reason. If it’s dirty clean it before cooking in it. You’re boiling or steaming the burgers.
What’s with the foil?
Found Kirk cousins
Love the Little Joe for on the go cooks!
You need YouTube help, not Reddit help. Get rid of the foil if your grilling burgers it’s not necessary
Howed they turn out bud
I mean, you didn’t slap a piece of cheese on the raw patty… so you’re doing than some people we know.
As others have said…lose the foil.
Why in gods name do u have tin foil?
Make a Hat w the Tinfoil🤨🫠