How Much Charcoal To Use in a Barbecue grill? | Tajimaya Yakiniku

Starting & Maintaining the fire: How much charcoal to use on your grill?

Planning a BBQ party and unsure about how much charcoal or briquettes to buy or prepare? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will ensure you are well-prepared with the recommended amount of charcoal for your next BBQ session with your
loved ones.

When it comes to barbecuing, choosing the right type and amount of charcoal is crucial for achieving the perfect grilling temperature and maintaining it throughout the cooking process. Whether you're grilling various cuts of meats, smoking ribs, or roasting vegetables, knowing how much charcoal to use can make a significant difference in the outcome of your meal.

Factors to Consider for Grill and how much charcoal to use.

Grill Size: The size of your grill determines the amount of lump charcoal and briquettes or coal you'll need. Larger grills require more pieces of charcoal to create an even heat distribution. To nail the amount of charcoal, ensure that enough charcoal is prepared for your grilling session.
Cooking Method: Different cooking methods require varying quantity of charcoal. For direct grilling, you might need more charcoal to create high heat, whereas for smoking or indirect heat grilling, less charcoal is needed to maintain a consistent temperature.
Duration of Cooking: The length of your cooking session also impacts the amount of charcoal required. Longer cooking times, such as those needed for smoking meats, will require more charcoal to keep the fire burning steadily, so if you are having an extended period of BBQ session, ensure that you have sufficient new charcoal and that the grill is smoking with charcoal.

General Guidelines for Charcoal management: Direct heat grilling or Indirect grilling

Direct Grilling: For high-heat grilling, such as cooking steaks or meats, the general rule of thumb is that the ratio is an estimated 1:1.5, you may use about 1.36 kg of charcoal for a standard 22-inch grill. Spread the charcoal evenly across the bottom of the grill to create a hot, direct heat source.
Indirect Grilling: For slower cooking methods like roasting or baking, the amount of charcoal you need would be about 0.91 kg and compress it on one side of the grill, leaving the other side free for indirect cooking.
Smoking: When smoking meats, a good rule of thumb is that it is essential to maintain a low and steady temperature for several hours. Start with about 0.91 kg of charcoal and add more as needed. A common method to truly nail the amount is the "Minion Method," which involves placing unlit charcoal in the smoker and adding a few lit briquettes on top to gradually ignite the rest.

Tips for Effective Charcoal Use

Preheat Your Grill: Allow the charcoal to burn until it is covered with white-gray ash before placing your food on the grill. This ensures an even cooking temperature.
Use a Chimney Starter or Fire Starter: A chimney starter helps to light your charcoal evenly and quickly without the need for lighter fluid, which can impart unwanted flavors to your food.
Monitor the Temperature: Use a grill thermometer if needed to maintain the temperature. Adjust the vents to control the airflow and maintain the desired cooking temperature.
Add Charcoal as Needed: For longer cooking sessions, add more charcoal to the grill to maintain the heat. It's best to add small amounts of charcoal every hour regularly rather than a large amount all at once.

By following these guidelines and tips, you'll be well-equipped to determine the right amount of charcoal for your next BBQ. Enjoy a stress-free grilling experience and impress your guests with perfectly cooked dishes!

Tajimaya Yakiniku (Vivocity) BBQ sets: The Full Experience with Food and charcoal for grilling.

Are you unsure which type of charcoal is best for your BBQ parties? Elevate your grilling game with Tajimaya Yakiniku's Binchotan charcoal and explore their new BBQ set today.

Superior Fire with the Right Type of Charcoal: Binchotan Charcoal

Starting a fire for your BBQ can be a challenge, but we have the perfect solution of charcoal products. Our high-quality Binchotan charcoal, the same used in our restaurants, makes fire ignition effortless and is perfect for cooking whether you're a seasoned grill or not. Endorsed by our chefs and trusted by our customers, Tajimaya's charcoal ensures that you can start off your next BBQ with ease and confidence.

The Complete Barbecue Menu: Food, Sauces, & Condiments for Your BBQ Party

Tajimaya Yakiniku (Vivocity outlet) offers three Wagyu Beef Sets designed for groups of 8 to 10 people, tailored to meet your specific needs. Each set provides a delicious assortment of meats and meal options perfect for your next BBQ.

Classic Set ($248+)

AUS Short Plate Wagyu 4/5 (800g)
Kurobuta Pork Belly (800g)
Saikyo Miso Pork Collar (800g)
Teriyaki Chicken Chop (1kg)
Smoked Duck (800g)
Prawns (500g)
Garlic Egg Fried Rice (10 servings)
Vegetable Platter (800g): Sanchu, Corn, Shiitake Mushrooms, Zucchini, Enoki Mushrooms

Australian Wagyu BBQ Set ($388+)

AUS Short Rib Wagyu 6/7 (800g)
AUS Short Plate Wagyu 6/7 (800g)
Negi Shio Beef Tongue (500g)
Teriyaki Chicken Chop (1kg)
Saikyo Miso Pork Collar (800g)
Prawns (500g)
Garlic Butter Scallop (500g)
Garlic Egg Fried Rice (10 servings)
Vegetable Platter (800g): Sanchu, Corn, Shiitake Mushrooms, Zucchini, Enoki Mushrooms

A5 Japanese Wagyu Set ($788+)

JAP A5 Misuji Topblade (800g)
JAP A5 Karubi Short Rib (800g)
JAP A5 Chuck Flap Zabuton (800g)
Negi Shio Beef Tongue (500g)
Saikyo Miso Pork Collar (800g)
Salmon Fillet (800g)
Prawns (500g)
Garlic Butter Scallop (500g)
Garlic Egg Fried Rice (10 servings)
Vegetable Platter (800g): Sanchu, Corn, Shiitake Mushrooms, Zucchini, Enoki Mushrooms

If you're looking to broaden your barbecue selection beyond our sets, explore our Ala Carte menu featuring a diverse array of main courses and sides. Take your pick from a wide selection of meats including Australian Wagyu Striploin 8/9 Steak (250g), or additions to your Japanese Kurobuta Pork Belly (250g), or A5 Kagoshima Misuji Top Blade Steak (250g). Indulge in our freshly prepared seafood offerings such as Tigger Prawns (500g), Scallop (10 pcs), and US Lobsters (500g).

Tajimaya also serves deep-fried foods like the Soft Shell Crab (5 pcs) and Mentaiko Shrimp Gyoza (15 pcs). Consider adding more to your staples with the Garlic Egg
Fried Rice for 10 pax and Marshmallows to complete the BBQ. All sets include sauces and condiments such as Garlic Miso, Shoyu Tare, Salt, Black Pepper, Margarine, and Pork Lard.

Key Essentials for Your BBQ Arrangements

Enhance your experience for everyone by adding extras! The BBQ Starter Kit ($34.90+) transforms your cookout into a one-stop shop:

Disposable Plates (15 pcs)
Forks (15 pcs)
Spoons (15 pcs)
Tongs (3)
Trash Bags (10 pcs)
Charcoal (5 kg)
Fire Starter (1)
Wire Mesh 19"X19" (1)
Scissors (1)

This BBQ Starter Kit will assist to make your party an unforgettable one.

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Seamless Islandwide Delivery for Your Convenience

Experience seamless delivery to your doorstep. Alongside Tajimaya Yakiniku's stringent food safety standards, this ensures that your meal is meticulously prepared with utmost hygiene and delivered with care, maintaining impeccable efficiency to ensure it arrives in optimal state.

Click here to place your order today. Please note that Tajimaya BBQ sets and catering services require a minimum 3-day advance order.

Experience Tajimaya Yakiniku

Discover the unique essence of Japanese charcoal grilling at Tajimaya Yakiniku. Our restaurant offers an engaging "hands-on cooking" culinary journey where you can grill premium meats right at your table. No Yakiniku dining experience is complete without a selection of fine beverages, and we proudly present a diverse range of top-quality Sake and Shochu to complement your meal.

Our advanced exhaust system effectively removes smoke, ensuring a pleasant dining atmosphere in our air-conditioned venue. For those who prefer outdoor dining, our VivoCity location boasts scenic outdoor seating with panoramic views of Resorts
World Sentosa.

To make your reservation, click here.

Locations:
GREAT WORLD
1 Kim Seng Promenade #B1-115, Singapore 237994
Tel: 3125 8832

VIVOCITY
1 Harbourfront Walk #01-102/103, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Tel: 3125 8831