do you use lighter fluid?

[thomasjurisd]

Personally I don't use lighter fluid but also don't believe the hooey about tasting it on the meat (unless you're using matchlite). I just don't use it because It seems like the charcoal burns down to ash much faster when I've used it in the past in my kettle doing burgers, steaks, dogs..whatever.

 

[tasterner]

Just curious, but about the Egg used on Pitmasters that had lighter fluid used in it...will the smell eventually burn off, or is that egg "ruined"? Sorry if this is a stupid question :icon_blush:

 

[redvert05]

Personally I don't use lighter fluid but also don't believe the hooey about tasting it on the meat (unless you're using matchlite). I just don't use it because It seems like the charcoal burns down to ash much faster when I've used it in the past in my kettle doing burgers, steaks, dogs..whatever.

I second your opinion on it not messing up the taste of the meat. I don't use it on a regular basis, I use the chimney. BUT I will, when I am lazy, spray down the left overs of Lump from a previous cook with it to start it for a quick cook that won't require the Minion Method.

There I admitted it, and I feel better for it! :becky:

 

[jasonjax]

I can see using it for a hot and fast style cook after it has bruned off, but not for low and slow imho.

I also use a mapp torch or propane with a weed burner to start the lump in my bubba keg.

Of course, with my new(ish) pellet pooper I just flip the switch. Kinda feels like cheating sometimes.

 

[maxwell7]

chimney only with veg. oil soaked paper towels , and set it on the side burner of my Weber Genesis , and crank it up! NEVER fails!:clap2:

 

[aquablue22]

Usually only when I'm burning a structure for money.

Yep I use lighter fluid, a chimney and a weed burner, I like to share the wealth. Just depends on the mood and what cooking instrument I'm using. Something about a charcoal fire started with LF, reminds me of my Dad.

 

[caseydog]

Well, neither poll option fits me. I generally do not use lighter fluid, but there are times when I do. If that is what is available at the time, or for making a big fire, like in one of those big park grills that hold a whole bag of charcoal, I use lighter fluid.

I general use a chimney, but with a parafin cube instead of paper. Especially now, with the drought making Texas a giant tinder box.

CD

 

[JD08]

Why use lighter fluid when a propane torch is so much more fun?

 

[Igotgas]

I used to.... Pre Brethren :-D. Now I only use my Weber chimney and the side burner on the gasser.:thumb:

 

[Seachaser]

Lighter fluid is a great degreaser for cleaning guns and reels. I have never been able to taste it but some people claim to.

 

[mbshop]

i used it loooooong ago like most. as soon as i heard about the chimney that was it. but its funny how if we smell it in the air we start to salivate !

 

[mwmac]

Use the Performer to light a chimney of lump whether its for the Performer or the WSM.:thumb:

 

[Harbormaster]

I put a little behind my ears before I go out on weekends.

Chicks dig it. :thumb:

The last time I used lighter fluid was when I changed grips on my golf clubs. As a solvent is the only proper use, IMO.

 

[Qing]

Mapp Torch - 20 second torch on the lump and back inside where it's cool!

 

[Durzil]

I use the burner on the side of my gasser to light my chimney.

 

[smokeyokie]

ABSOLUTLEY NOT!!! I only use a chimney for the kettle or the brick pit and I built a log lighter that uses propane for my big RF smoker... Lighter fluid is only good for putting new golf grips on your clubs!!!!:-D

 

[Bartkowiakj]

All I use is 3 -4 pieces of newspaper crumbled up in the bottom of my chimney. Never have to worry about a foul taste or the neighborhood knowing you are BBQing again.

 

[beefeater]

No fluid. I use one Weber cube under my chimney.

 

[NorthwestBBQ]

It stinks. Don't do it. Nobody does in comp.

 

[tamadrummer]

There is no reason to use fluid if you have a chimney.

I use my chimney on top of a lit single burner camp stove. Take about 5 mins to ensure it is lit and then I turn off the stove and let the coal come up to temp and then cook.

I also love the little weber cubes of _______ (napalm maybe?). :shock: Whatever it is, it works excellent.