I don’t know how to grill at all. My dad barely knew how, in my opinion, and I didn’t try to learn from him.

Edit: I didn’t know the difference between grilling and barbecuing. I will be using the grill in the second picture for the time being.

In summary, so far, y’all said….

Steps to Grilling
- Stack the coals like a pyramid and light from the middle
- Season and put onions on the coals???
- Spray Bottle of water to cool the coals
- Let the coals burn and get a white ash coating BEFORE placing meat down (15-25 mins)
- Keep Meats away from the main heat until at the desired temperature and THEN sear
- Try the half-grill method. Charcoal on one side, no charcoal on the other. Control the heat!
- Best Brands: Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquettes, BBQ Charcoal for Grilling

Supplies:
- Grill Brush
- Seasonings
- Charcoal Chimney
- Tumble Weed Fire Starter
- Meat Thermometer
- Spray Bottle filled with Water
- High Heat Gloves/Oven Mits

DO NOT USE/DO:
- Use Lighter Fluid
- Use Cheap Charcoal or Lump Charcoal
- Cook over an Open Flame

Sites to Visit/YouTubers to Watch:
- Ribs.com
- Daddydiygrilling
- Smokin and Grillin with AB
- How to BBQ right with Malcolm Reed
- Cowboy Kent Rollins
- Big Stu
- Chuck's Flavor Train

I’m linking the Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart too, it’s probably best to copy/download it in case THEY change it completely!

Last Updated: 5.7.26