A good picnic is not complete without a delicious and juicy barbecue. In order not to chop down trees or suffer with a scattering of ready-made firewood, coal, which can be found in any large store, is useful to us.
It is necessary
- 1. Coal for barbecue;
- 2. Liquid for ignition;
- 3. Dry wood splinters or pieces of birch bark.
Instructions
Step 1
It should be noted that coal is also different. The best is the one made of birch or oak. When buying fuel, check that the packaging is intact, as charcoal tends to absorb moisture.
Step 2
When preparing the coals for firing, make sure they are about the same average size. If the pieces are too large, then it will be difficult to set them on fire, and if small, they will quickly burn out and will not give the required amount of heat.
Step 3
When lighting coal, you can use dry splinters of wood or thin pieces of birch bark.
Step 4
If you do not like "natural" means of ignition, then you can use a special liquid, which is always sold next to the coal in the store. It usually includes liquid paraffins. Spread the coals in an even layer, saturate them with liquid according to the instructions. Wait a little for the liquid to absorb, then collect the embers in a pyramid and light it gently at the base. Do not forget about safety precautions, because the liquid is very flammable. With this method of cooking, the coals will be ready in 30-40 minutes. During this time, vapors of the "incendiary" liquid must completely evaporate.
Step 5
In addition to liquid, there are also dry incendiary mixtures in the form of small pieces or tablets. They also need to be placed in the base of the coal pyramid and carefully set on fire.
Step 6
Before you start cooking, add dry apple or cherry wood shavings to the smoldering coals - this will give the finished dishes a special delicate aroma.
Step 7
If you didn’t use all the coals when preparing the kebab, you can save them for the next time. Place the remaining pieces in paper, and then in a plastic bag, which must be tied tightly so they will not get damp. It should also be remembered that coals absorb foreign aromas, for example, gasoline or kerosene, so store them in a room where there are no aggressive odors.
