A lot of things about grilling can ignite a fight, including the meaning of "barbecue." And with the proliferation of fancy equipment — from gas grills to pellet smokers to ceramic charcoal cookers — ...

Test results aside, let’s start with the intangible reasons we love The Good Charcoal Company: Its acacia charcoal is made from invasive trees in Namibia that are encroaching on grasslands; it’s ...

People dedicated to the art of grilling often choose lump charcoal — actual pieces of wood that have been turned into charcoal – over briquettes, which are compressed charcoal dust with other ...

One of the most heated debates in all of grilling is whether to use lump charcoal or briquettes. There are die-hard proponents on both sides, which makes sense since each has its benefits and ...

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It should light easily, burn steadily, and add a pleasantly smoky flavor. The best lump charcoal is quick to light, burns ...

Managing and monitoring the heat while cooking over charcoal can be tricky. Just like you wouldn't start barbecuing without the right grill brush and durable grill gloves, you need to consider the ...