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If you\u2019re looking to get the best results from your barbecue, you\u2019re probably starting to pay closer attention to the fine details of the process\u2014which will inevitably lead you to the debate over natural lump (also known as lumpwood) charcoal vs. briquettes. It\u2019s the kind of debate that invites a lot of opinions but not as often simple facts or comparisons; its easy to hear or read a lot on the subject of cooking fuels<\/a> and come out no more informed than you started. <\/p>\n Today, we\u2019ll be discussing the basic differences between the natural lump charcoal<\/a> and briquettes, starting with what they are and moving through pros and cons and when you might prefer to use lump charcoal over the more common briquettes.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with the most basic of basics: what exactly are these two things?<\/p>\n If you just buy a bag of charcoal without thinking much about it at the supermarket, you\u2019re probably buying briquettes. These are most commonly made by carbonizing compressed sawdust, often with the addition of binding agents to hold them together and non-wood fillers.<\/p>\n Charcoal produced by carbonizing actual pieces of wood from trees, without pulverizing them into cellulose or adding anything extra to the mix. Varied shapes and sizes, like the wood pieces it\u2019s made from.<\/p>\n Related Post: Gas Grills vs. Charcoal Grills: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n There are a few areas where the differences between the two are a matter of fact rather than opinion.<\/p>\n Many find that they get better results from using lump charcoal for things like searing and briquettes for longer, cooler cooking, but there are no firm rules. You can do this with either, and might find that something like the consistency of briquettes or the reduced cleaning involved with lump makes one or the other your preferred style of charcoal for all purposes.<\/p>\n All lump charcoal has a great aroma. And, with lump charcoal, some brands use different species of trees. Big Green Egg<\/a> has 3 styles:<\/p>\n Of course, you might see the biggest variations in cooking quality not from whether you use lump or briquette charcoal, but from whether you\u2019re using quality charcoal of any kind. Charcoal standards can be lax, meaning you\u2019ll want a source you can trust to produce quality because there aren\u2019t many firm rules about what you\u2019ll get when you buy either kind of charcoal.<\/p>\n At Breakaway, we suggest high-quality products like Big Green Egg\u2019s Hickory\/Oak or Maple lump charcoals<\/a>\u2014you don\u2019t want bad charcoal throwing a wrench in your grilling endeavors.<\/p>\n Related Post: Barbecue vs. Cookout: Which Term is Correct?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the Cape Cod area<\/a> and you\u2019d like to learn more about your options for charcoal\u2013or you\u2019re looking for a great source of lump charcoal from reliable sources like Big Green Egg\u2013the grilling and barbecue experts at Breakaway will be glad to help you out. Good barbecue needs good fuel and good equipment as much as it needs good meat and recipes\u2013so make sure you\u2019re well-equipped for the task at hand.<\/p>\n Reach out to the team in Mashpee at 508-539-1674<\/a> or call the team in South Dennis at 508-398-3831<\/a>. Or, contact us online<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nEverything You Need to Know About Briquettes & Natural Lump Charcoal<\/h2>\n
What are Briquette and Natural Lump Charcoals?<\/h3>\n
What are Briquettes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What is Natural Lump Charcoal?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What\u2019s Different About How They Perform?<\/h3>\n
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