How To: Use Starter Squares
Lighting Starter Squares
- Break off 1 to 2 squares.
Fill the bed of the grill with the appropriate amount of charcoal. - Arrange Charcoal in a Pyramid in the Center of the Grill.
Forming a small pyramid to help increase coal-to-coal contact and help the fire spread. Starter Squares should be partially covered by charcoal. Keep the Starter Square end exposed to allow for lighting access. - Add additional charcoal to form a small pyramid.
Add additional charcoal on top of the base and the Starter Squares, forming a small pyramid to help increase coal-to-coal contact and help the fire spread. Starter Squares should be partially covered by charcoal. Keep the Starter Square end exposed to allow for lighting access. - Light All-Natural Starter Squares.
With a long-stemmed lighter, light the end of the starter square and wait as the fire spreads. When the charcoal is covered with gray ash, spread evenly and begin cooking.