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Originally Posted by Slava
What happened? I almost always use a chimney. In fact, I suck without using it!
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A few issues, mostly user error.
The Chimney was too small for the 22.5 inch round grill. The amount of charcoal in it only covered 1/4 of the grill. I needed a lot more to get the BBQ hot enough to sear some steaks.
The first time, only half the chimney got lighted from the newspaper. I waited 10 mins before I realized this.
Stuck more newspaper in, lighted it again, this time all of the coals got started. I walked away and came back 10 mins later. Apparently that was too long as the metal on my chimney was starting to peel. I dumped the coals into the BBQ and realized.
1) not enough coals
2) the half that did get lighted the first time, were used up now and had very little heat to give.
3) my !@#$%! chimney starter is ruined after 1 use!
4) I had to sear my steaks on a fry pan.
5) even worse, I had to cook it in the oven afterwards to get it to medium-rare
So next week, being stubborn, I'm going to try and start the coals on the BBQ itself. Since I now refuse to get a new chimney starter.