Another nod for chimney starters
Awhile ago I wrote about the benefits of using a chimney starter instead of lighter fluid for starting your fire. Over at the BBQ Junkie you’ll find another vote for this method.
Seems like they agree. It’s fast, easy, and convenient. It also uses no chemicals, and when paired with lump charcoal creates about as natural a fire as you could hope to achieve. Best of all, they are cheap, usually less than $12 or so.
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