But they can take a little while to get used to. LARSON: Managing a charcoal flame requires just a little bit of experience. There's just a little bit of a steeper learning curve associated with it.

4. Let the charcoal burn until it is grayish-white. This should take about 15 minutes. Warning: Never pour lighter fluid on hot or burning coals, even if there's no visible flame. How to choose ...

In a recent interview with Insider, Scott shared his tips to help home barbecuers successfully cook over an open flame. Scott says charcoal is the way to go. Specifically, he says to use wood lump ...