What do you use kindling for?

Wood, charcoal and briquettes need a push to ignite. This can be done in countless

What are coconut briquettes?

Coconut briquettes are made from the husks of coconuts. This has the advantage (from an

What do I do with leftover charcoal and briquettes?

What’s left in the bag you just save for next time, of course, but the

Can I combine fuels?

Suppose your fire of briquettes starts to go out and you have only a bag

Can I use wood chips for a fire?

You can use wood chips IN a fire, to produce smoke, but you cannot start

Who made briquettes popular?

A major role in making barbecue popular was played by Henry Ford. Indeed, the same

What is charcoal anyway?

Charcoal (Latin: carbo), or charring of wood, derives its meaning from the decomposition (pyrolysis) of

Can I also use real wood?

Barbecue purists are advocates of real wood. There is much to be said for that,

What is that American meat called in Dutch? (2/2)

Short RibsAmerican Short Ribs are cut from the lower flank section there called Short Plate

What is that American meat called in Dutch? (1/2)

Designations for American meat are in many cases untranslatable because Dutch and Belgian butchers dissect