Grilling Guides & Tips: Fire Management

How-to guides, temperature charts and buying advice for wood-fired and flat-top grilling. Browse them by topic on the grilling guides hub.

  • How to Build a Fire That Lasts for Hours of Grilling

    How to Build a Fire That Lasts for Hours of Grilling

    Stop frantically blowing on dying coals. Learn the foolproof method for building a long-lasting grill fire using hardwood logs and lump charcoal, so you can cook for hours without constantly...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Light a Wood-Fired Grill Fast (The Right Way)

    Light a Wood-Fired Grill Fast (The Right Way)

    Master the easiest, chemical-free way to light your wood-fired grill. Learn the simple napkin-and-oil trick to get a roaring fire and a hot cooktop in just 20 minutes.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |