Lighting a charcoal grill takes a little getting used to, but the work is definitely worth it. Once you’ve got it down, you open up a whole world of flavor and dinnertime delights. Charcoal gives that delectable smoky taste we think of when we hear “grilling,” so we’ll take a little extra effort to learn how to light a charcoal grill if it means we’ll get that scrumptious, mouthwatering result. Plus, you can show off your skills to all your friends and family.

In this article, we’ll go through the best ways to light charcoal so you can get to grilling in no time.