100% Natural Wood Charcoal ?

[coroner]

Hi all,

Long time griller, short time smoker, always used gas.

I just bought me one of those smokers/bbq with the off-set firebox. Since I have always used gas I am not real versed on the different types of charcoal out there. From what I have read it sounds like I do not want to use briquettes (not because they are inferior, just personal preference). I would like to use wood charcoal, but I have seen a couple of different terms used and am not sure if they are the samething or not.

100% Natural Wood Charcoal (this is what I currently have)
100% True Hardwood Lump charcoal
Lump charcoal

Are these all basically the samething ?

Thanks all,

coroner

 

[mr500]

Im sure the lump coals are all about the same. there is a website that actually tests the lump coals but I cant not remember the web site. Most everyone that I know of uses BOth. I do. Ill start some kingsford comp in my chimney then toss it on some unlit limp and bricks. (Minion Method)

The lump will burn hotter and produce less ash. But what u want to use will be up to you. Like I said i use both when I smoke.

 

[jdt]

www.nakedwhiz.com is the lump comparison site

Many people like to use lump, some use briquettes and others mix and match, its really personal preference.

 

[mr500]

Yeah thats it. New it was a weird name.

 

[coacher72]

My 2 cents is that I use both as well. I'll use charcoal if I run out of the lump.

 

[acemakr]

Lump for grilling and a mix when smoking.

 

[chisoxjim]

all lump here, really dont like the fillers in the briquettes, all those fillers produce probably 2-3x more ash than lump.

 

[rickw]

I use both, I do prefer bricks when smoking. Lump is real good for getting the fire started in my Horizon and I like it for grilling.

My preferred brand is Stumbs.

 

[coroner]

Thanks everybody ! Great site about the charcoal.

coroner

 

[doctor phreak]

ditto.....same for me 100%

 

[mistabob]

I only use hardwood lump in my smoker. The only time I use briquettes is when I'm using my dutch oven while camping.

However, I do have some Jack Daniel's charcoal which is a mix of briquettes, lump, and wood chunks, but I hardly ever use it.