The Best Way to Light A Charcoal Grill Without Lighter Fluid

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The Best Way to Light A Charcoal Grill Without Lighter Fluid: This All-Natural Brazilian Fire Starting Method uses NO LIGHTER FLUID. If you've been searching for a healthy way to start your charcoal fires without lighter fluid, gasoline or poison-soaked charcoal, this is the method for you. This completely natural and organic fire-starting method works every time, with zero chemicals and yields the best tasting BBQ food you could ever hope for. NOTE: Since making this video we've switched to putting the oil in a spray bottle for less waste and can report that it is a much better method of spreading oil evenly on the charcoal and conserving oil.
Ingredients: one paper towel, olive oil and a pile of Braseiro (or your preferred brand) Brazilian Hard Wood Charcoal big enough to cook your food. The charcoal we use was purchased locally, but here is a similar healthy option available on Amazon: amzn.to/3iNDA1f
Special thanks to our friend Dan for teaching us the method that Brazilians have used for decades to produce the best tasting wood charcoal cooked meals you've ever had. Also worth noting, is the homemade stainless steel grill used in this video. You can check out the entire construction of this grill here: • Making A Stainless Ste...
If you've been searching for how to light charcoal without lighter fluid, his charcoal starting technique is reliable, healthy and environmentally friendly. It's a win, win, win!!! We hope this video helps you change the way you light your charcoal grill for good, and for the better. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
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@jayb0nd007 Год назад

Vegetable oil spray can on your charcoals so you don't have to waste a lot of olive oil & spray can spreads oil evenly

@MechanicSecrets Год назад

Yes! Agree 100%. We are working on an updated version of this video with everything we’ve learned since making it. Putting the oil into a spray bottle is much more efficient/effective than pouring the oil.

@alexanderquilty5705 Год назад

Hopefully nobody gets the idea of spraying oil into an already hot grill though. That’s a lil risky 😅

@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Год назад

@Mechanic Secrets, I was just about to make that suggestion of using a spray bottle! Live, learn, and pass it on! Love the paper towel technique!

@adriennebrailsford6291 Год назад

I’d stay away from the sprays with adds in, the spray bottle would be best

@tgates811 Год назад

Was there a specific reason for olive oil vs cheaper vegetable oil?

@localvideomarketing4973 2 года назад

Out of all the methods I tried, this is the only one that kept the fire lit. Thanks a bunch!

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

That's great news! Happy to help.

@christopherdunn5799 3 года назад

Fantastic video. Like the four corner light. Easier and more consistent than other oil+paper towel methods I've seen. Will be trying this tonight!

@5aw5a Год назад

was it a success?

@alexanderquilty5705 Год назад

Not sure. He didn’t come back to complain so maybe it did 😅

@affordablehvac 3 года назад

Me: at the :45 sec mark "he doesn't mind getting that damn oil on his hands Mechanic Secrets at the 1:20 mark "I don't mind getting this olive oil on my hands" Hahahaa I'm over here in tears

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Love it! Hey, we’ll take the laughs any way we can get “em. Actually after making this video, I started cleaning my hands with it at the shop. And then made a video about that too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jVNaUZMF5-A.html

@kennethsmith9956 3 года назад

Thank you I tried that two weeks ago

@lrodriguez9315 3 года назад

If you have a torch you really dont need the oil .

@diaz5292 3 года назад

I'm definitely gonna try this 'olive oil' method!

@marshalllsmith2095 3 года назад

Any sort of cooking oil will do the same thing, and I (think that) using (olive oil) is for people who prefer to throw away (any extra money) they can get their hands on, like the rich and famous. I'm not rich. And. I'm not foolish.

@drawfark 3 года назад

This just makes so much sense. Thanks! Nice grill!

@SlovJena 3 года назад

I really appreciate the olive oil tip. Thanks

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE 3 года назад

I've known about this and got bad smirks. Lol. You are definitely right. Anyway, even as the fire is started. Pour a bit over and if you're low or lacking in fire starting fluids, this will do. You got my like! Success on your channel, Sir 🙏

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! FYI, we now put the olive oil in a spray bottle for less waste. And you can give a squirt every once in a while if you want to help the fire.

@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE 3 года назад

I use re-filtered used oil. Works great. Thank you for this great Video.

@72strokershovelhead88 Месяц назад

Thanks man for this cool inexpensive way to light the pit and have the best tasting meat...no lighter fluid flavoring. 👍👍👍

@MechanicSecrets Месяц назад

Hope it helps! FYI, putting your oil in a spray bottle is something I learned after making this. You definitely use/waste a lot less oil.

@rosemariealmero1214 3 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏼

@zahirallaham1762 Год назад

Smart guy love it ty

@Babyjohn8170 3 года назад

Thank you for this absolutely amazing tip! I love it! Can’t wait to try it this method.😃👍

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

You’re very welcome! Good luck!!!

@Babyjohn8170 3 года назад

@@MechanicSecrets that tip worked perfectly! Everyone raved about our barbecue.😃👍 Thank you! Thank you!

@1010QUEEN7 2 года назад

Me too 😋

@Lsmoe 3 года назад

Gr8t video will try this tonight ! Can't wait ! I love to hear a man laugh when grilling and making 🔥🔥🔥.

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks! Hope you enjoy!!!

@amyemmett9406 3 года назад

What a great frickin idea thank you 🙏

@fallout1953 3 года назад

Will try it, thanks.

@WhatWeDoChannel 3 года назад

That is a nice looking grill!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Hey, thanks!!! If you’re interested, you can watch me make it here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NAAYUztBEvM.html

@beachhunting69 3 года назад

I agree. The way he lit the charcoal was cool, but that grill is awesome ! Love that heavy duty grate.

@drewm9660 3 года назад

Wonderful!.. 👍🏾

@Lsmoe 3 года назад

Recap from first comment 👇🏾After my 1st attempt all I can say is WOW 🤩! I will NEVER use charcoal and lighter fluid again ! EVER ! Food I have eaten before taste soooooo different and amazing. Best video I have watched that will really change how I prepare my food for me and my family! This is a Game Changer ! Thanks again my brother!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing that amazingly good news! it's much appreciated.

@1010QUEEN7 2 года назад

WOW

@briandanielson8571 Год назад

Thankyou what a great idea, I use charcoal chimney this will work awesome.

@MechanicSecrets Год назад

Hope it helps. Good luck!!!

@sharono297 3 года назад

I try to only use lump charcoal. There use to be, maybe still is is a lump charcoal plant outside Branson. I got started using theirs. Hickory is my favorite, and I use Apple wood and or cherry wood to smoke with. I appreciate the tip using a paper towel and olive oil. Going to try that today . I am doing a 5 and half pound whole young chicken. I've got some carrots and celery and red taters, and some corn on the cob. Doing research, and came across your video. Thanks. A+++

@rxlo1062 3 года назад

Love it! 👍

@chriswhalen71 2 года назад

Will be trying this on my next cook!

@taka1taka 3 года назад

you should put the oil in a spray bottle and spray them instead of pouring it

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

That's an awesome idea! Funny thing is, we already put olive oil in a spray bottle for hand washing, as can be seen in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jVNaUZMF5-A.html. But when we do a follow up video to the charcoal starting technique, we're definitely going to incorporate the spray bottle, as it will greatly economize the oil. Thanks for the suggestion!!!

@kuddyadyanchi Год назад

Awesome! Finally done it

@geneb1034 3 года назад

I thought I was the only one lit coals this way I usually leave the towel in a ball and only dip half the ball in oil best way^

@jackchn23 3 года назад

I use the side burner of my propane grill to start my charcoal in a chimney. I then transfer to my Big Green Egg, and can start cooking in about 10 minutes.

@manymoonstraveled 3 года назад

Great idea!! Gonna start doing this 😁👍

@The_Way_Ministries 2 года назад

my man built his own grill. what a chad.

@MechanicSecrets Год назад

Yes! Nothing more satisfying than being able to make something yourself. It’s sad that is so rare these days.

@David-g3u8l 9 месяцев назад

Thanks this help me in time of need

@sailboatbob3969 3 года назад

Who said you can't teach old dogs new tricks. I now have a new way to light my grill. QUESTION. you used, "used" charcoal to start this fire. How were you able to prevent the charcoal from completely burning to ash? Is hardwood different than say briquettes? thanks

@shinyribs2178 3 года назад

When done cooking you can hit it with the water hose. No point letting the coals burn completely away when you're done cooking. Unless you're cooking daily the wet coals will have dried out by the time you back to em.

@najikhalilallah689 3 года назад

I am so glad I found your video cuz I have a bbq next Saturday! You're awesome; thank yo so much!!!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks for the high praise. We’re glad you found it too! So far viewers are reporting 100% success. Hope it works for you too!!! Let us know.

@willhub 3 года назад

Lovely this might have to give it a whirl, will save a few quid everytime I would normally buy fire lighters.

@hightechstuff2337 3 года назад

can we use carnola or corn oil? or this method is only for olive oil

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Yes you can. Since recording this video, we've switched to putting the oil in a spray bottle for less waste. And if you read through them comments, a lot of people suggest using bacon grease, or other oils that you have already cooked with for efficiency. Good luck!

@bridgettjohnson7437 3 года назад

Just what I'm looking for...grilling without toxic charcoal brickettes and toxic lighting fluid. Question...what kind of lump wood charc are you using....hickory, cherry, misquite? Does the bag say what kind of wood?

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

The bag says 100% all natural hard wood, no specific wood listed. My Brazilian neighbor tells me that it's mostly oak they use in Brazil. I plan on experimenting more with different wood, etc. Not enough time in a day!

@TheRealPunisher 3 года назад

Just get a bag of royal oak lump charcoal. Cheap, works great, and they sell it everywhere.

@Ignatz71 3 года назад

The bag says eucalyptus.

@sun6v546 3 года назад

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@professorb5921 2 года назад

Are you using charcoal or wood ?

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

I am using Brasseiro Brazilian hard wood charcoal. I get mine locally at a Brazilain grocery store but it's similar to this: amzn.to/3DqazDb

@tonydancefit 3 года назад

Excellent video my friend. Thank you for sharing. No more lighter fluid for me.

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Hey, thanks! FYI, we've switched to putting the olive oil in a spray bottle for less waste. We'll make an updated video with everything we've learned since we made this one...eventually.

@tonydancefit 3 года назад

@@MechanicSecrets The olive oil seems like a much healthier option than lighter fluid.

@youtubeuser3182 2 года назад

Love how genuinely excited he got at 4:40

@johnnybuonpastore7403 Год назад

I will never use lighter fluid again,great video thank you for sharing.

@josefinaescribano6214 6 месяцев назад

Love it, will try it

@user-tz2zz5ij1s 3 года назад

Or just use a chimney and not even have to worry about olive oil.

@chuckkennedy8239 3 года назад

Thankyou and let's get it burning

@miguelangelhernandez9943 Год назад

Or use oil, and not have to worry about fire-starters or chimney's. Leas clutter around the house

@user-tz2zz5ij1s Год назад

@@miguelangelhernandez9943 chimney stays outside with your grill equipment. Who keeps their chimney inside and it causes clutter? You don’t even need fire starters, junk mail works great. And you don’t have to worry about oil spilling and causing a large oil fire, or having to remember to bring the oil in. Nice try.

@ReadMyDiscription.223 3 года назад

I'm going to try this with a couple of steaks next Saturday. Thanks

@CartoonWeasel 3 года назад

Forgot everything to light my charcoal grill yesterday at the camp. So i made a mini fire camp over it. Worked. I like making fires, i might stick with the mini camp fire in the grill to light my charcoal. Will however try the oil trick. Dont want to spend 30$ just for a chimney when my camp grill cost 35$. + any time you can get an excuse to make a camp fire, its a good time.

@fjb4932 3 года назад

"Pyromaniac" ( said with envy ) ...

@mhammer5 3 года назад

I use a chimney with either Weber cubes or the tumble weeds, works for me.

@bigdeank 3 года назад

Been using oil on a paper towel for a while when lighting my KJ I recommend it to ppl as well. I don't pour oil on the coals.

@travisn4493 3 года назад

$15 for a chimney starter.

@harshporwal 2 года назад

I use coconut oil

@andrewalexander1086 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip may try it on my Cypriot style barbecue your one is to small I’m afraid

@jamesfarmer2748 3 года назад

I've been doing this for years with any old oil or bacon grease. I just soak the grease into paper towels or brown paper bags.

@CrispyOkra 5 месяцев назад

If you deep fry, save the oil for this. It'll give your start up a nice aroma of whatever you deep fried. You can simply place a oiled crumpled up napkin or paper towel in the pile of charcoal. It doesn't have to be under the charcoal as shown here. It actually works better than lighter fluid (IMHO). P.S. You don't really need to pour the oil on the charcoal.

@MechanicSecrets 4 месяца назад

True! I put it in a spray bottle now and use MUCH LESS oil. Learning as we go...

@fullcircle4723 3 года назад

Makes sense with olive oil. A 2000 year old menu

@1LSWilliam 3 года назад

nice

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks!

@elfillari 3 года назад

Great to know instead of gasoline! The olive oil it is!!

@Siloguy 3 года назад

Canola oil is cheaper and has higher burn point

@1010QUEEN7 2 года назад

Does this work with any kind of charcoal???

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

Yes it does.

@palmsranger1090 2 года назад

Does this method work the same with brickettes/ heat beads?

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

This method will work with charcoal briquets. Although, I don't recommend using briquets for health and taste reasons. Nothing beats real hard wood lump charcoal for natural flavor!

@alzzla2730 2 года назад

Thanks much appreciated 👍

@jermainemarshall6819 Год назад

@5:40 so you add more charcol once it gets to temp?

@XO-zp1cq 3 года назад

Amazing! I’m sharing this videos with everyone I know ✌🏼

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks!!!

@tonyjoe5707 3 года назад

Nice tip. Cheers🔥 Just tried it and it worked a treat. Nice 1👍

@simonmckenzie7204 2 года назад

thank you , it worked for me really well. CHEERS

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

That’s great news! Glad it helped. Happy New Year!!!

@RumHam5570 2 года назад

Fat-soaked butcher paper (leftover from brisket cooks) also works really well.

@kayakfishersofmen 3 года назад

Good job Brother!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks!!!

@m.687 3 года назад

Doing the most... Just use a chimney and tear off a piece of the charcoal bag for a starter

@tazrface21 2 года назад

Couldnt I just put some veg oil in a spray bottle and spray down the coals then light it up that way?

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

Absolutely! We’ve actually switched to a spray bottle too! And we’re working on a new improved video with everything else we’ve learned coming soon!

@dpacino6830 3 года назад

Or just use a chimney starter.🤷🏾‍♂️

@mikeh1293 3 года назад

Regular guy video i like it

@Steve-Chicago Год назад

Good idea to use vegetable oil it start fire

@mike81399 3 года назад

Like this method 👍 I have a large chimney for my normal grill, bit the small one I got for my travel grill doesn't get the job done.

@timshank42061 3 года назад

bernzomatic and a chimney

@alipiodepaula 3 года назад

Terrific sir, going to do it myself tomorrow, at my father-in-law's house. Cheers from Brazil!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Hello Brazil! How'd it work?

@marjokea 3 года назад

invest in a charcoal chimney...

@supriyach1016 2 года назад

Without lighter fluid u said But u used lighter and fluid. Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣😹

@rsmm444 3 года назад

Great Tip! Thanks

@justkiddin1980 3 года назад

Why not use a fire starter chimney?. Bit of paper in it and it is pretty fast too...👍

@shillengod 3 года назад

I use just a gas burner, that is normaly used to burn weeds...

@alexaguirre8956 2 года назад

Your grill is Hella cool. Make me one.

@melvinvalentinesr4501 3 года назад

It worked for me

@oneofmanyte3321 3 года назад

Get a charcoal chimney

@OluchiZelda 3 года назад

I’m trying this today!!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

That's great! Let us know how it works out.

@ianpanchana8001 3 года назад

@@MechanicSecrets I tried this yesterday it was great! It gave off a good smell and for some reason reminds me of candles. like you said in the video, the oil was used in lamps, so maybe that's why. It also had every single charcoal ash white perfectly. this was a perfect method. And I didn't need to use a lot of olive oil. I'm using this method from now on and thank you for sharing this with us. And I used regular charcoal for those wondering. Try this you won't be disappointed

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

@@ianpanchana8001 That is great news! Glad it worked for you and very glad you liked it so much. Thanks for the feedback!!!

@GreenManalichi 2 года назад

Will any oil work? I have an abundance of veg and coconut oil laying around the house

@MechanicSecrets 2 года назад

Any oil will work but olive oil smells amazing! Also, I now recommend putting the oil in a spray bottle to conserve oil.

@GreenManalichi 2 года назад

@@MechanicSecrets I was wondering abt the spray bottle...thanx 👍

@jamesjohnson3052 Год назад

Who would've thunk. I'm definitely going to try this for sure. Thanks for the tip

@robertmarion4457 3 года назад

Very nice

@MrRW88 Год назад

Great idea but olive oil then butane kinda defeats the purpose

@RioElMystic-999 3 года назад

You can use regular charcoal with this method as well ?

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Yes, absolutely! And what could be better for you or your food than good old olive oil.

@percynorris2498 3 года назад

Nice pit . Where did you get it?

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Thanks! I made it and filmed it. Here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NAAYUztBEvM.html

@douglasfontaine1660 3 года назад

I decided to test this method out.... Amazing! I did my 2 zone method since I'm cooking Ribeyes and ribs. Excellent choice! Thank you!

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

That's great news! Glad you liked it!!!

@michaelwerk9430 3 года назад

I think that with the amount of oil that was poured on the coals plenty would have gotten through to that paper towel thus eliminating the need to oil the paper towel in the first place. Just my opinion.

@MechanicSecrets 3 года назад

Point taken. Since making this video we've switched to putting the oil in a spray bottle for less waste.

@timh.2137 3 года назад

By no means is that the best way to light a charcoal grill! Paper towel drenched in olive oil will put off toxic fumes. If you are at home or if you have access to electricity the best way to light a charcoal Grill electric element. The electric element puts off no toxic fumes whatsoever and will not add any nasty taste to your food! If you do not have access to electricity the second best way would be to start an actual fire with kindling preferably the same kind of wood that you charcoal is made from!

@DocWolph 3 года назад

I'll give it go next grilling.

@conned 2 года назад

Was with Gandalf and gang in Gundabad caves, learnt from them to use cotton balls of Vaseline to start fire, or torch wrapped in fat ..or Vaseline last longer..burn brighter...