Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. One thing we routinely find in our testing of charcoal grills is that the results—how your food turns out—are largely ...

Cooking over charcoal is the only way to grill, according to its huge number of fans. Intrinsic to the process is knowing how to light a charcoal grill, which is something that needs a little more ...

After many years of trying to successfully mesh my love of the outside with my love of food; I have found a true wood fire to be the most satisfying way to get supper on the table. Cooking with wood ...

A lot of things about grilling can ignite a fight, including the meaning of "barbecue." And with the proliferation of fancy equipment — from gas grills to pellet smokers to ceramic charcoal cookers — ...

The best way to light a charcoal grill is with a chimney starter. If you don't have a chimney starter, layer charcoal over newspaper and ignite with a long lighter. Once the charcoal turns ...

Past a black awning and sunny patio lined with wood tables is an impressive wood-burning hearth that spits sparks in an open kitchen. It resembles what diners can find at established restaurants like ...