I still remember the first time I ever saw a Weber chimney starter, one of the most tried and true Weber grill accessories. It was on an Alton Brown Good Eats episode. He filled the chimney starter with charcoal, doused some oil on a piece of paper towel, stuffed the paper towel sheet into the base of the chimney, and those coals were off to the races!
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Fitting, that as I began years later to delve more deeply into the world of the BBQ Smoker, I learned that this ain’t just a tool for the “Grill” crew. Nope. You’ll see these babies rocking in two’s and three’s at most competition BBQ cook sites across our great nation. Why? Shoot, that’s easy! Because no single item in the BBQ Grilling or BBQ Smoker arsenal can get natural lump charcoal up to proper cooking temperature faster than a chimney starter. And whether it’s the competition turn in clock or your family’s hunger pangs urging you on, time is always a factor!
Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter
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Product Description
Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. It also cuts down the amount of time it takes for the coals to get ready. Just load up our extra large cannister full of coals, light up a fire starter or crinkled up newspaper, and set the cannister over the flame. In a matter of minutes the coals will be red hot. Who ever thought it could be so easy?
Details
- Chimney starter system lights charcoal quickly and evenly
- Made from aluminized steel with a stay-cool thermoplastic handle
- Holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill
- Cone bottom ensures a fast start; eliminates need for lighter fluid
- Measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches
There are of course different ways to get your Weber chimney starter burning. You can use cooking oil on a paper towel or the nifty paraffin cubes that are climbing the ranks among the Weber grill accessories “must haves.” Avoid newspaper, as the smoke output is not anything you’d want near your food – for sure!
In any case, you’re sure to be very happy with your chimney starter. Happy grilling and smoking!
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Folks – it’s upon us… 2012 is right around the corner! I had the pleasure of attending Rub Bagby’s Swamp Boys Q School last November and I’ll tell you that whether you’re brand spankin’ new to competition BBQ or you’ve been around the “walk” a few times – there’s no better way to kick off 2012 than to get yourself a seat at the February 10-11, 2012 Swamp Boys Q School! The spot for this class is perfect – right where the Annual Winter Haven Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition is held off of Havendale Blvd. in Winter Haven, FL.
We’ve referenced the awesomeness that is Swamp Boys BBQ competition fame in previous posts. Just let me tell you that when you attend this BBQ cook class, your eyes will be opened to some of the coolest and productive tips and techniques ever to be applied to a BBQ Smoker.
Here’s a video preview of what attending a Swamp Boys Q School is like. Sorry – still no smell-a-vision as of yet!
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