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Monster Chimney Starter

Big Charcoal Fires Need A Monster Chimney Starter

Designed to Steven Raichlen's specifications.

An essential for large charcoal grills, the Monster Chimney Starter (above and below)



lights charcoal easier, greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to get charcoal ready and allows you to start with enough coals to keep grilling for hours.

Holds 425 cu. in. of briquettes (7 lbs.), the most of any starter on the market.

The square shape makes it easy to direct the hot coals where you want them to go.

Made of rust-resistant steel with stay-cool heat-resistant Bakelite handle.

7"L x 11.75"W x 12"H.

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It costs $29.99.

Full disclosure: I purchased a smaller version of this device (much like the one below)

years ago, not really believing it would do what it said: I was wrong.

In fact it's not only effective but it's also kind of cool.

You put the charcoal in the top, you crumple a couple sheets of newspaper and put them in the bottom, you light the paper and soon the charcoal's all white and glowing and ready to hit the grill.

Do remember to put the thing on the grill and not your kitchen counter or heirloom wooden table.

The one pictured above costs $14.99