Chimney starters, €3.49 in Tesco.

McMurphy

Anyone with a charcoal barbecue prob appreciates the time and effort into ensuring the charcoal is stacked properly in order for it to start burning correctly to begin your barbecuing.

The idea of s chimney starter is simple. Fill it with charcoal, there is a cavity at the bottom for a couple of sheets of news paper (I sometimes add a firelighter) and there are holes positioned throughout to allow the fire to breathe.

Light the newspaper, and walk away.

Fifteen mins or so later, your charcoal is completely lit, covered in grey ash, and your ready to begin grilling.

I've seen weber ones similar to this at €35, so this one is absolutely a bargain (I have one myself and the quality is excellent)

studdlymurphy

Some price and theses things are great for lighting charcoal. Get a pair of leather gloves for when it is lit and you are emptying it into the bbq.

jeffk

Went to local tesco(Roselawn) and had none

vicwatson

These are the biz if the are available

jeffk

None in navan

Must be op local tesco or extra I'm guessing

Laphroaig52

Rick Shaw wrote: »

The idea of s chimney starter is simple. Fill it with charcoal, there is a cavity at the bottom for a couple of sheets of news paper (I sometimes add a firelighter) and there are holes positioned throughout to allow the fire to breathe.

Light the newspaper, and walk away.

Why do you add a fire lighter?
There is absolutely no need - these thing work beautifully, first time with a few pieces of newspaper.

The advantage of the chimney is that it avoid the chemical stink of lighter fluid....adding a fire lighter will have a similar (if less pungent) effect.

Don't add fire lighters - no need!

Sappy404

None in Stillorgan. Anyone know which tesco has them?

utyh2ikcq9z76b

Got one the other day same price and have seen then in at least 3 Tescos so has to be national

jeffk

Someone buy these magical items and arrange a pickup with sellers fee :cool:

Zaph

I picked up a couple in Tesco Maynooth last year and they're absolutely brilliant.

McMurphy

jeffk wrote: »

Someone buy these magical items and arrange a pickup with sellers fee :cool:

I happened to be in Tullow this evening . Loads there. Birr yesterday, none there. Naas last night loads there. New Ross this morning. Loads there.

Not sure if that helps.

jeffk

Rick Shaw wrote:

Not sure if that helps.

If you can get two and are near blanchardstown that be very helpful lol

WHL

Got one in Douglas this morning. They are in the Seasonal section

epopnomis

About 3 left in Douglas...

stimpson

Do this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUAUJHBY-EI

Come back and thank me.

vicwatson

stimpson wrote: »

Do this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUAUJHBY-EI

Come back and thank me.

No thanks, I don't like burned steak

stimpson

vicwatson wrote: »

No thanks, I don't like burned steak

I suggest you don't burn it then.

vicwatson

stimpson wrote: »

I suggest you don't burn it then.

What, do the opposite it to the dude in the video right :P

stimpson

vicwatson wrote: »

What, do the opposite it to the dude in the video right :P

3:30. Seared on the outside. Pink on the inside. Perfect steak.

Creamy Goodness

let's get back to the bargain.


Also it's burned on the outside, not seared :pac:

4motion

Rick Shaw wrote: »

I've seen weber ones similar to this at €35, so this one is absolutely a bargain (I have one myself and the quality is excellent)

Sorry but dont compare this to Weber i know its way cheaper but weber material is much better, bigger will last for much longer than this one, if you use this often.

But its still great for start BBQ and you will not know this till you buy.

pleasant Co.

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

let's get back to the bargain.


Also it's burned on the outside, not seared :pac:

A bit charred yeah :pac::pac:

vicwatson

stimpson wrote: »

3:30. Seared on the outside. Pink on the inside. Perfect steak.

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

let's get back to the bargain.


Also it's burned on the outside, not seared :pac:

pleasant Co. wrote: »

A bit charred yeah :pac::pac:

its burned on the outside. anyway great bargain. Wouldn't be without one of these chimney starters now.

Poochie05

3 or 4 on the shelf in Wexford in the seasonal aisle, along the ice cream freezers

binnox

About 6 in Naas Tesco extra. BBQ stuff all over but these are in pet food aisle near the self service till.

Yamanoto

Lads, it's perfectly normal for a seared steak cooked at high temperature to also have a charred crust as per the vid above.

There are plenty of high-end steakhouses in the States that serve up their cuts of beef precisely that way.

Chimney starter tip: Use less newspaper, but also light a small bit of kitchen roll soaked in vegetable oil.

jeffk

Tesco finglas said had two yesterday,none there now

I'm not meant to get one 

McMurphy

Been further reduce to €1.79 this evening.

There was about five left in Tesco extra, Naas earlier today when I was passing.

jeffk

Rick Shaw wrote: »

Been further reduce to €1.79 this evening.

There was about five left in Tesco extra, Naas earlier today when I was passing.

Might as well be free as ill never be near Naas

McMurphy

jeffk wrote: »

Might as well be free as ill never be near Naas

Where are you based?

jeffk

Rick Shaw wrote: »

Where are you based?

From blanchardstown to navan (herself lives there)

Tried my local, their local and finglas today, someone said none in Cabra so didn't look. Good knows when I'll be in one in Drogheda