Grilling with charcoal is a true test for any seasoned griller. From lighting and adjusting coals to regulating airflow and controlling flare-ups, it can be an exciting challenge with some seriously great tasting rewards. But even before you ignite your charcoal to get grilling, there's one very important question to ask: What type of charcoal should I use?

Weber Premium Lumpwood Charcoal

Specifications:
- Comes in bags of 3, 5 and 10 KG
- Ready to use in 15 minutes
- 100% Natural
- 1,5 Hours of burning time at 180°C
- Produces aromatic smoke that reflects the variety of wood used to make it.

Weber Briquettes

 

Specifications:
- Comes in bags of 4 and 8 KG
- Ready to use in 20 minutes
- 100% Natural
- 3 Hours of burning time
- Achieves a longer, more consistent burn than lump charcoal, with less woodsy smoke.

 

In the end, choosing your charcoal fuel source is really a matter of preference. There is no right or wrong answer—the fuel source truly depends on you as a griller.

One tip we can offer up is to use lump charcoal when grilling less than 1 hour since most of the foods will call for a medium to high direct heat. For anything over an hour use charcoal briquettes because they produce a longer and more even heat source, which is better when grilling for extended periods of time.