Blake Dan

Hi! I'm Blake, the founder and content creator of GrillSimply.com. I've been grilling and smoking my whole life and I'm always looking to try new techniques! Let me know if you have any suggestions or tips to share, I would love to hear from you.

How To Tell When Charcoal Is Ready (With Pictures)

We’ve all been there. You’ve lit the charcoal and started grilling, only to find out things aren’t getting as hot as you’d hoped for. After further inspection, your charcoal simply isn’t burning properly. Yup, it hurts.  So, before you start cookin’ you better be lookin’ at your charcoal, making sure it’s adequately ashed over and …

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