How do you light the charcoal?

Mara Alpizar

At Kiwilimón, we teach you how to light the charcoal in three different ways using items you have on hand or that are easy to find, like cardboard, absorbent paper, and fatwood. Your barbecue will be a complete success with these tips!

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How do you light charcoal?
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Paso 1
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Tip 1: Make a house with the charcoal. Cut a piece of paper from the charcoal bag and roll it into a tight cylinder. Place it in the center of the charcoal house and light the paper.

Remember to leave a hole in the charcoal house so you don't smother the fire.
Paso 2
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Tip 2: Make a charcoal house, crumple the paper into a ball and soak it with oil. Place it in the center of the charcoal and light it.
Paso 3
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Tip 3: Make a charcoal house, place the fatwood in the center and light it.
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