Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cooking over charcoal undoubtedly gives food an irresistible smokey, charred flavor. Plus, charcoal grills tend to be more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steak cooking on charcoal grill - hlphoto/Shutterstock While lighter fluid is often a staple at backyard barbecues, many grill ...

Pouring lighter fluid onto charcoal in a grill with rising flames from the briquettes. - Crystal Madsen/Shutterstock There's a primal thrill that comes when you douse your charcoal briquettes with ...

Using this can leave a chemical taste on your food—here’s why pros skip it and what to use instead. Lighter fluid can add unpleasant chemical flavor and pose fire and health hazards. Safer ...

Lighting a charcoal grill can be a particular problem, one all too readily resolved with lighter fluid. Yet that easy solution comes at the risk of unhealthy fumes and chemical-tasting food. But ...