Foods are cooked in one of two basic ways on the charcoal grill, and that is either by the direct cooking method, or by the indirect cooking method. The direct cooking method is achieved by using enough charcoal briquettes to completely cover the bottom of the grill. These are then stacked together and ignited. When the coals are white, spread them over the bottom of the grill completely. Place the cooking grill or grate on top, and start the cooking process. The foods, especially thin steaks, hamburgers, baked potatoes, and sweet corn, are cooked at a hotter temperature and are done quicker by using this method. The indirect cooking method involves placing equal amounts of charcoal briquettes on every side of the grill bottom, and not in the middle. The briquettes are then lit and allowed to burn down to a whitish color. The cooking grill is then placed on top, and the cooking begins. The foods to be cooked, such as thicker steaks, spare ribs, chicken, lobster tail, or even a meatloaf, are placed on the cooking surface of the grill. The grill cover is then placed on topof the grill in order to hold the heat inside.

5 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground dried thyme

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air-tight container.