how do you get charcoal to light easily on the grill?

Answer 1

put lighter fluid on the charcoal then use a match to light
hope this helps
-mr.guy12

Answer 2

Number 3 says it all....

1. Pile it On
Don't skimp. If you don't have enough briquettes, buy more. You need enough to cover the bottom of the cooking area at least a full briquette deep. If you don't have a lot of briquettes, you'll have to reduce your cooking area (which may not be a problem).

2. Pyramid Power
Pile the coals into a pyramid (with the metal grille removed, of course). This ensures that the pile heats well; trying to light a thin layer of briquettes means having a large surface area that won't stay lit. You'll thin it out later.
Pile the pyramid as high as you can. Watch for stray coals on the bottom -- carefully put them on the sides. When it's fairly staple, you're ready to soak it.

3. Fluid Dynamics
You need starter fluid. This is not lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, or any other flammable material. Use only charcoal-grill starter fluid. I like gels as opposed to thinner liquids, but both will work.
Soak it good. Real good. Make sure plenty of fluid gets inside the pyramid. In fact, most of the fluid should be inside it, not on top.

Soak it good. (Did I say that already?) Then walk away. If the grill has a cover, leave it open. I speak from experience when I say that you don't want a buildup of fumes. Trust me.

Wait a good three to five minutes -- enough time for the fluid to be soaked into the coals, but not so long that it evaporates.

4. C'mon Baby, Light My Fire
Use wooden matches if you can, but if not, don't sweat it. Light the match and place/toss it inside the pyramid. Light another and do the same. Wooden matches are nice because they burn longer and hotter than paper ones, giving the coals more time to ignite.
You may have to light several matches before the briquettes start catching. So be it. Once you see that a fairly strong flame has started, leave the cover open and walk away.

5. They Also Serve Who Only Stand and Wait
The waiting is the hardest part. And the part that most people don't do enough of. Let the fire go -- let it roar for a good five minutes. And I mean five full minutes, not a "well, that's good enough" five minutes. You need to give the coals plenty of time to ignite and reach cooking temperature.

6. Nice Spread
After those five minutes are up (and after you've checked to make sure that the fire really was burning), use some tool to spread the coals on the bottom of the grill. Remember, you don't want too thin a layer.
Next, put the grille -- the metal cooking surface -- over the coals, being careful not to burn yourself.

At the top, I said a proper charcoal fire takes time. Guess what? It's time to wait again, this time for the metal cooking surface to get hot. Close the cover and take another five minute break. (Preheating the grille is something most people don't do, but has to be done for professional-quality results.)

7. Now You're Cookin' with Charcoal
Finally, you're ready to grill. Slap your burgers, steaks, chicken, or what have you onto the grill. You should be rewarded with the satisfying sizzle of searing meat. Congrats.
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Answer 3

push all the coals to the center of the grill....forming a cone....douse with lighter fluid and wait approx 5 min. before lighting...or better yet get a gas grill....lol

Answer 4

spray it down with charcoal fluid and let it sit for about a minute or two then light it .

Answer 5

The best way I've found is to not be sparing on the lighter fluid. Put plenty on then let it set for about four minutes. It will light everytime.......

Answer 6

As previously mentioned a chimney starter is the easiest and fastest way to go. They are inexpensive and work great and you don't get that starter fluid taste and smell.

Answer 7

Try a chimney starter.