No matter what your taste buds or your budget there is a BBQ solution here for you.
Our range of barbecues come in an assortment of styles, so depending on your setting, you'll find something to match both your personal taste and your surroundings. But no matter what charcoal barbecue you choose, the point is, you're cooking on it. So here is a brief guide to some types of charcoal and how you can put a twist into the food your new BBQ grills up!
Charcoal types
Charcoal briquettes – This is your standard barbecue source of heat that everyone knows and widely uses. It's easily accessible and cheap, made from pressed wood and other organic materials. They supply intense heat and hold their heat for a good amount of time. They do however contain chemical ignitors and don't bring much to the table in terms of flavour. You can also get match lit bags of briquettes that offer similar pros and cons.
Smoking woods – Add some mesquite or hickory wood splinters to your standard briquettes and you'll find your charcoal barbecue food will have a new intense smoky flavour. Widely available and inexpensive but they still contain some of the chemicals found in briquettes.
Lump Charcoal – Pure hardwood pieces that have been charred. They are the purest for of barbecue fuel and come in a variety of sizes and hardwood types. For flavour, these are probably the best you'll get offering intense heat and smoky flavour with no additives. However, they do burn faster than briquettes and loose their heat quicker. They are also more expensive. |
