(From an article I found)
The best way to get briquettes fired up is with a "chimney," a vented metal cylinder that gets the charcoal up and blazing with only a few sheets of crumpled newspaper.
If you don't have a chimney, try spritzing vodka or rum on the briquettes, waiting a few minutes, then light 'em up.
Whatever you do, avoid lighter fluid--not only is it hard on the environment, it can leave behind a gasoline-like taste.
hum...
Vodka or Rum as lighter fluid...learn something everyday I tell ya...
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