Even before people sit at a table, the tempting aroma from the grill makes people’s stomachs grumble. Grillers understand that the perfect meal starts with the flame, and this chimney starter from Home Depot ignites that cooking process.
As the only cooking method that imparts flavor, grilling is both execution and craft. Knowing how to manage the flame is just as important as the seasoning on the food.
The Weber’s Rapidfire Chimney Charcoal Starter has 4.9 out of five-star review ranking. Priced at $24.99, the grilling accessory is a hot buy for anyone who uses a charcoal grill. The aluminized steel is durable and well-constructed.
The easy-to-use chimney is simple to light. Using a specialized cone-shaped grate, the charcoal quickly glows to its maximized temperature. The extra-large bin is essential for larger cooking. With an ergonomic handle, cooks can easily maneuver the chimney around the grill.
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The reviewers praise this Weber chimney starter. One person summarizes the positive reports by saying, “The Weber chimney starter has completely transformed the way I grill.” While it does take approximately 20 minutes to fully heat the charcoal, it is an smart alternative to lighter fluid.
With built-in holes in the chimney, grillers can visually see when the coals are ready. When they are glowing red hot, it is time to pour them. One user did recommend to “Use gloves while pouring the hot coal into the grill.” No one wants to burn their hand while using this grilling tool.
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Overall, many people recommended this chimney to lighter fluid. As one person said, “I wanted to get away from chemicals to light our Bar B Que.” Although the chemical igniter can be a quick fix, it can create an unpleasant taste. With this chimney starter, it only requires some paper, the charcoal and fire.
One Home Depot user recommended an alternative to newspaper. The suggestion stated, “place a piece of paper towel with some cooking oil on the grill, light it up.” Whether or not the paper towel and cooking oil helps with starting the flame or just is a cleaner alternative to newspaper remains to be seen. But, it is another option for grillers.
For both the novice griller and the experienced cook, Weber’s Rapidfire Chimney Charcoal Starter is the grilling tool that users “Highly recommend this for the charcoal grilling gurus out there!” It might be the best $25 investment for that grill.
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