Kamado Joe XL Natural Reusable Lump Charcoal for BBQ, Smoking, Grilling. Long Life Up to 18 Hours, 9.1kg ,Pack of 1

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Lump charcoal can be made from almost any hardwood and it's often created as a byproduct of sawmills. By making sure the lump charcoal is made of hardwood that was sourced sustainably you can assume that the charcoal doesn't include varnish or other chemicals. In terms of quality, good lump charcoal has no fillers, additives, or binders. There also shouldn't be a lot of sparks. What you don't want is small bits and dust that only fall into your ash trap. Use Karbon Steel™ Half Moon Pans and the Divide & Conquer® system to get a delicious dinner ready fast.

Our charcoal lit easily, and stayed a nice consistent temperature throughout our grilling session. It didn't pop a single time during our testing, so it's a bit safer and less dramatic to light and use. When you’re buying lump charcoal, look for brands that prominently contain 100 percent hardwoods," says Paul Sidoriak, the grilling expert behind Grilling Montana. "The pieces should be between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball, and you want to avoid brands where the bags contain lots of charcoal dust and pea-sized pieces, as they can hinder airflow." Each species of hardwood lump charcoal burns at different temperatures. For example, apple burns at 1190 degrees, while maple burns at 1200. This means you'll have to vent your fire differently depending on the makeup of your charcoal, so take this into account. The charcoal fit nicely into our chimney, with very little wasted as it caught flame, and the entire chimney lasted for over two hours of cooking. The mid-sized pieces lit easily and burned cleanly, providing a nice hot burn and consistent heat with very little ash, while the smaller ones were handy for starting fires or for adding just a little more wood. The high searing heat was great for conduction while cooking lamb chops and kebabs. Both of these were fast cooks, and the heat from the grill helped them stay juicy and tender. With fully open top and bottom vents, I had no problem cooking pizzas that had perfectly cooked bottoms and a blistery top with melty cheese.

The Digital Fan maintains and regulates temperature consistency throughout the cook by generating airflow through the grill interior. You may also use Classic Cook mode for a traditional Kamado Joe grilling experience.

Lump charcoal generally gets to higher heats than briquettes, but some options are better suited for high-heat grilling than others. One of the best from our high-heat testing was FOGO's Super Premium lump charcoal. Made from sustainably sourced oak, this gave us a mild smokiness and produced some of the lowest amounts of smoke. The Kamado Classic Joe III Grill was great at keeping in the radiant heat. Competition: A class of its own Lump charcoal is made from 100% real hardwood, usually made from tree limbs or logs that are kiln-fired withoutThe Konnected Joe is the very first Kamado Joe grill to offer built-in digital controls to provide a digitally connected ceramic grilling experience. Light your charcoal with the push of a button and control and monitor you cooks via the Kontrol Board or the Kamado Joe app. The Konnected Joe also offers the standard Kamado Joe innovation with the 2-Tier Divide & Conquer Cooking System, Slide-Out Ash Drawer, Air Lift Hinge and more. Learn More About How We Test Products What to Look for When Buying Lump Charcoal Sources and Quality

Be sure the ashes are completely burnt out before discarding in refuse bin away from children & animals

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When we went to test it at high heat, the 18 minutes it took to get the grill to temperature was one the fastest times recorded. And, since it burns slowly, we had coals left over so you can sear up a second or third round without refilling. We did experience a lot of different-sized pieces, and saw a few small pops at the beginning of our low-and-slow test, but not enough to be considered a hazard. Buy It Direct Ltd is a limited company registered in England. Registered number 04171412. Registered office: Unit A Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UA. Made from a mix of hardwoods, this is a great charcoal for folks who are just starting to dabble with lump charcoal and for all those times when premium charcoal isn’t needed. While it’s not the least expensive lump charcoal you’ll find, the price is reasonable for everyday grilling, whether it’s burgers, ribs, or a roast. With an eye-catching beautiful red-colored exterior and thoughtfully designed metal side shelves with hooks for tools, the Kamado Joe Classic III Grill is a joy to behold. Accessories: Everything you need to get going Buying inexpensive lump charcoal can mean receiving an inferior quality. Not only can it be hard to light, but can also pop and spark throughout your grilling session making it somewhat dangerous. But we found that Masterbuilt's lump charcoal is inexpensive and very safe, though there are a few other tradeoffs.