- 1). Keep your charcoal grill clean. Cleaning the grease off will help reduce the chances of a fire. Light accumulations can be cleaned off the grate and inside the cover with a sponge and sudsy, warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Clean off heavier accumulations on the grill by using a brass grill brush and sudsy water; rinse thoroughly.
- 2). Cover the grate of the charcoal grill with a layer of aluminum foil. Fold the sheets over the sides to hold them in place. Set the grill up on a hard, level surface. The foil and the even ground will help contain any grease the food produces, and keep it from reaching the hot charcoal below.
- 3). Trim fat off meat with a sharp knife before you place it on the grill. By reducing the amount of fat, there won't be as much grease that can catch on fire.
- 4). Leave approximately 2 inches between the food you're grilling and the edges of the grate. This will help keep grease from dripping off onto the hot charcoal. Also, use a pair of tongs instead of a spatula to cook with to prevent pushing the grease around.
- 5). Watch a lit charcoal grill at all times to avoid a grease fire from flaring up. If a fire does erupt, spread the charcoal out to lower the temperature.
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