Don't Throw Out Those Egg Cartons! Use Them For Easier Charcoal Grilling

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Don't Throw Out Those Egg Cartons! Use Them For Easier Charcoal Grilling By Alexa Valme Aug. 4, 2025 11:39 am EST

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From lighter fluids and matches to chimney starters, there's no shortage of ways to start a charcoal grill. However, one of the simplest (and most unusual) solutions doesn't come from the hardware store. It's sitting in your fridge. The egg carton method works like this: Take a cardboard carton, fill each little pocket with pieces of charcoal, then set the whole thing in the grill and light a few corners. The cardboard burns evenly, giving your coals a clean, easy start with no chemical help.

Cardboard cartons are compact and easy to carry, making them ideal for grilling on the go. Once the coals beg