5 Mistakes to Avoid when Cooking on a Charcoal Grill | 5 Tips for New Grillers | AntStill BBQ

If you're anything like me when I first started out then you probably made the 5 common mistakes listed below when cooking on your charcoal grill. No worries that's what AntStill BBQ is here for. Check out this video to see my tips on how to avoid these 5 crucial mistake.

1) Not using a chimney to start your fire
2) Placing the coals on the grill grates before they're white gray
3) Not understanding the dampers/vents
4) Cooking without a temp gauge
5) Not using a stop watch or timer during your cook

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[kingjohnsoniii]

Young black male dropping jewels on us. I've been grilling for a couple years but you can never know too much facts!!! Great video man.

[barbarawhaley]

Thank you for the information. I never know the temperature of my grill because I have a small one that does not measure the temp. Now I know i can buy something that will measure the temp for me. This is a big help for me.

[chiapet]

You are amazing! I’ve struggled my whole life trying to start charcoal and it always failed. Finally nailed it at age 36! Lol

[upsideview]

I liked the tip about the explaining of the vents to control temperature.

[thesoundpainterbkny]

Brother I made every mistake you mentioned on this video. I learned a lot so I subscribed and liked. Now I’m going to get my portable chimney.

[FlowerChyld]

This is good... but I'm a visual learner; I always appreciate examples and what things that are being mentioned look like, as it's happening.

[mariannelopez]

Thank you!!! I'm 68 ..you helped me so much.. now I get it. You explained this so we'll.. I'm ready to do this👍🌞💕

[daphyneshine]

I’m about to *attempt* to grill this weekend. Gotta love YouTube to teach a rookie how to work the grill. Now to find a video to monitor food while cooking. 🤗🤗

[shanaadams]

Thanks so much for the breakdown in this video. My mistake was immediately putting the charcoal on the grill. I also have made the mistake in not having a thermometer for the grill and food.

[davidstokes]

My mistake was not ever having temp gauge. I thought for someone just starting this was a great video!

[GuelGuelG]

You just earned a subscriber, I am new to grilling and have started with a charcoal grill. You covered all of my questions and please do not give up on your dreams.

[chriscarrell]

I can't make any mistakes now. Have been wanting to get into charcoal/ wood grilling/ smoking for awhile and this was a great beginner video. Especially mentioning unc with the crazy Sandals!

[BbqMikeG]

I like the size of those dampers and how easy they are to reach. You really break it down in an easy to understand way!

[DanielGarcia-hqgg]

Awesome video. My mistake is always dousing the briquettes with lighter fluid and burning away. I don’t wait till they are grey and I don’t time my cooking. Thanks for the tips!

[theawkwardturtle]

Awesome video! Simple but informative!
Honestly, I've never even heard of chimney until now. Gonna try using it next time I use charcoal. Thanks again for the video. 😀

[rowddyone]

A chimney changed my life also having a two zone grilling surface amazing

[zshell-thomas]

Wonderful tips! You are on point with these tips.

[mmsb_]

Great informative video! I'm new to charcoal grilling, so I'm really liking your videos. 🍔😃

[TomioB]

Omg you are a life saver!! Give us more. I’ve never grilled before and am getting ready to buy the Weber.. the black one in your video. I was super nervous but now I feel better. Going to purchase everything you recommended! Thank you

[RedWingsninetyone]

I tend to find I have more issues when I wait for the charcoal to get all gray. Almost as if I've waited too long to pour them out of the chimney.