Original Natural Charcoal 17.6 Lb. Bags of Hardwood Lump Charcoal

A few days ago I bought a bag of Fuego and it disappointed: didn't last long and didn't burn hot. My previous experience was with Lizzari which burned hot but not for long and was a sparkler in terms of what it threw out during the burn down process, not attractive in bone dry Calfornia summers. Based on other reviews, I tried the this "Original" charcoal. It turned long and hot with insignificant sparking. It was also an easy light compared to Fuego. Will probably buy more when I run out (17 lbs bag, about half exhausted).

If you are looking for the best charcoal that is 100% natural hardwood, look no further. Lights well, burns hot with little ash. What a difference! Wasn't sure that this natural charcoal could produce better tasting meat, but it does! Far superior to regular charcoals in the market.

Bought this because of the ratings on Naked Whiz. Charcoal worked great and was super even. Hot, even burning and no sparks. Would prefer more large pieces personally.

Great product and it last a longtime burn after burn and super hot when you need it .

A great charcoal, burns hot and lasts a long time!

Great Product! I no longer use other brands!

I am still in the testing stage of this charcoal, having used the Original Natural Charcoal hardwood briquettes extensively. I have done 2 cooks and have observed that they are extremely quick lighting, burn hotter than what I have used in the past, they do not spark and it doesn't take much of the lump charcoal to complete a cook. I will be trying the lump on a long cook in the near future and will update my review at that time. So far, an excellent product!

Absolutely great lump charcoal. Burns very long, and no popping or spitting when being lit. Using a chimney takes only a few minutes to get it going, and it keeps a nice, long, stable temp. The chunks are nice sized for the most part, of course some smaller ones and dust are at the bottom of the bag, however nowhere near the amounts I have recently been seeing in Royal Oak bags. Also none of the rocks, debris, and pallet wood that are in the RO. I notice a nice, mellow flavor imparted on the food, and is especially good with chicken! One star removed for the price. I can not afford to use this regularly, as much as I would love to! If I was professionally cooking, I would definitely use this exclusively, along with wood chunks for smoking. I will purchase this charcoal again, but probably only for use during special occasions/events.

This charcoal burns hot and is ready to cook on very quickly. I also did not get all that popping that you get with mesquite. However, I do like the flavor of mesquite charcoal more than this blend. This is good charcoal but the two things that made it unattractive to me is the price and where it is made........Ukraine

I recently wrote a review that has been since deleted by the owner of Original Natutal Charcoal. The company’s shipping claims of shipping the next business day are false and the product you purchased just sits in their warehouse waiting for UPS to show up for whenever they arrive. Making a UPS label isn’t the same as actually shipping it! I thought I’d give the company a second chance and placed a second order. Once again my order sits in a warehouse waiting for someone to truly ship it out. I think it is a bloody disgrace that they advertise next day shipping and that is far from being the case. Shame on me for thinking otherwise. If you want this product then plan on waiting for a longer time than you would expect. If you don’t mind paying a couple of dollars more, then buy it on amazon. IT SHIPS ONE HELL OF A LOT FASTER!!!!! Great product. Poor customer service. And not to mention the owner isn’t a person of his company’s word or mission of 1 day shipping service.

Lights fast and burns hot. I love it!

My Big Green Egg is now grilling like the champ it is. In the last ten plus years, I have tried many brands of lump charcoal. Nothing comes close to ONC. I am hooked. My husband said the hamburgers I made are the very best yet.
So glad I found you.

It's great charcoal. Easy to light and cooks hot and evenly.

I have tried several different charcoals for the big green egg and the original hardwood lump charcoal is awesome. It is
consistent size and burns clean and efficient.

Lights very fast, burns very hot.... A majority of what I do is searing or reverse searing... so length of burn is not a big deal for me. I'm getting grate readings +600° and Dome readings +550° - Weber Performa with Slow n Sear basket.

Order delivery was quick and prices were comparable.

I have been a Green Egg user for years. I have tried other brands, but always went back to using the Green Egg brand. I have found Original Natural Charcoal lasts longer and produces a better overall flavor. I also like the convenience of having the Original Natural Charcoal shipped to my door on a monthly basis.

Great charcoal. Burns hot and will hold low and slow for long cooks.

Great Product, quick delivery, great price and great flavor

EXCELLENT PRODUCT

One of the best I've tried. Large pieces and great flavor.

Excellent charcoal. Large chunks,burns hot, very little dust. And of course,a great value forte price!

Will buy again.

Very good burns great.

I'm very satisfied with this charcoal especially the size of the pieces!! They were easy to and had a long burn. When this bag is gone I'm definitely purchasing another!!

1st time using this brand. I haven't done much with charcoal for a while. Bought a Kamado, so wanted lump charcoal. Seems to be good quality, lights fast, burns hot. Have used twice so far. I kill the fire after cooking and reuse what is left. Not much ash. All in all a good product. But all the lump charcoal is overpriced as far as I am concerned. Roughly $27-$30 a bag

I've only used one bag of it but so far it seems easy to light. Burns even and will burn low and slow if you wanna or high and hot when you need it too. So far very nice too cook with. I'm using it a Weber 26"kettle grill.

Best charcoal I've used in a long time. Used for making home made grilled pizza, holds the heat longer than the others along with a great flavors. Try it, you'll like it. after this I won't use anything else.

Yes!! This giant bag of top grade charcoal arrived promptly on my door step and I could barely wait to get the grill going! Although it took a bit of strength to get it out back, I was elated while imagining the effort it would have taken to carry from a store, to a vehicle, etc. I purchase lump charcoal for my big green egg grill at various stores (fresh market, schnucks, local butchers) and am usually pretty satisfied, but this is on a new level as far as size and the ability to burn for long periods of time. Plus, when you take into consideration the lbs per $, Original Natural Charcoal is a real winner!! This lump charcoal is ON POINT and the fact that it was delivered right to me made it even sweeter of a deal! I hope I'm not the only one who gets this excited over charcoal!!

This charcoal is very well suited to the BGE or other charcoal-fired methods of cooking. For those that compain about some pieces being too large, buy a hammer. This charcoal lights quickly and burns beautifully... I use a chimney style starter. Also, the company is easy to work with if you have a problem.

Best charcoal !!!unbelievable smoke flavor burns clean less ash and lasts a lot longer than other charcoals on the market Ralph thanks again your the best thanks for creating the best charcoal on the market Happy Grilling

What else can I say that hasn't been said. Yes, there are small chips/bits in the bag, but that is to be expected. But there are plenty of large and medium chunks for low and slow, and it burns VERY hot if you need to sear steaks with the air vents blown wide open. Videos I've seen online show fireboxes in Kamado style grills very full for 8-12 hour smokes, but I found that there is always a lot left over if I fill the firebox that much. I've had sparks one time on this bag, but nothing bad. So far I've used about 2/3 bag in four weeks of grilling hot and low/slow. Will buy again, 100%.

Lights easy in a charcoal starter and heats quickly. Burns hot fast so it only lasts about 20 minutes. Great for burgers or steaks not so good for food requiring longer cook time.

Pricey but tasty

When this first arrived I thought it was great. These are very large lumps of coal, some still look more like a split log than charcoal (imagine a 3" diameter log about 6" long). I've been using it for a a year now and I have to say I'm very disappointed in it. I love having large chunks of coal, but this doesn't stay lit well enough. Even papering the bottom and using smaller chunks lower and bigger chunks above it just doesn't stay lit well enough. It's so bad that I'll be giving away the other bag I bought (I bought two at once), and buying something else instead.

If you love grilling then this a must. I use it along with wood chips for smoking meats. Even for a plain steak it gives it a nice tasty smoke flavor but not over powering.

Buy kingsford if its cheaper. Nothing wrong with this...just charcoal briquets.

By far the best lump I've purchased for my BGE.

I've been waiting to post a review because I wanted to make sure I was truly happy with the product and taste of the food. Well... The results are in and they're all positive. I own a big green egg and I was nervous that this deal might be too good to be true and I worried that this charcoal might change the flavor of my food. To date, I have grilled/smoked with this charcoal about 2 dozen times and the food tastes the same. I was using the big green egg brand charcoal and thought I'd give this a shot because of the value. The chunks are bigger... MUCH BIGGER and they last longer. I'm very happy!!

This charcoal works well in my BGE. It takes a while to start and doesn't heat up very fast. Seems to last a decent amount of time, and gets pretty hot. It does seem to produce low amount of ash. This is all compared to other brands. There has been a smaller amount of dust / small pieces in each bag, and the occasional rock. There are usually a couple giant pieces, some medium, and a bunch of small. If it was a little cheaper, or a little higher quality I would consider rating it 5 stars, but as it stands its 3 1/2 -> 4 star. Note not factored in review, but: My bags usually show up ripped / taped. Kind of annoying, but not the end of the world.

lights easily...I store it inside as charcoal will absorb moisture if stored outside or in a damp location, making it difficult to light...smells great and makes everything grilled taste better to me...burns evenly, long and hot...after I finish cooking I close off the grill vents and usually have enough charcoal left to just add some the next time...we've gone through 3 bags so far and this is now the only charcoal we use.

Easily the best briquette charcoal I've used. It is a bit finicky to get started, even with a propane torch. Other than that, it lasts a long time and imparts wonderful flavor to the foods cooked on the grill.

Based on reviews I took a chance and purchased a 17lb bag. Impressive! Good heat, decent burn times, medium charcoal flavor - all excellent qualities. Some chunks were HUGE even after shipping. Enough smaller pieces to grill odds and ends or just get the charcoal base started, then add the larger pieces to fill in for a longer grill. I bought a second bag within weeks because I used this almost exclusively for many grill sessions. In fact, I haven't touched my gas Weber or Traeger wood pellet grill since buying this lump charcoal. I found my new charcoal of choice at a value that cannot be beat.

It is decent charcoal and I like it enough to buy more for my green egg. It sucks that the price seems to be going up quickly. The piece sizes vary substantially based on where they came out of the bag; 6" diameter pieces on top and the bottom 10% being less than 1/2" and another 10% of the bag being unusable dust which just clogs the fire bowl and makes it impossible to reach high temperatures until the dust/small bits burn out. Also, there is tons of thick black smoke for about 10 minutes when you first add new charcoal; don't plan on adding any with food present and keep your grill well away from your house or other structures you don't want stained black. Update: I bought a bag of something else at Costco and I'm still regretting it but can't bring myself to throw it away. I guess I shell out the $50 for another bag. I was paying just $41 for it in April '15.

Has a good flavor, but the bag is pretty small.

This is my go to charcoal. Large pieces that burn slowly. A while back, I smoked a brisket for 16 hours and only had to add a few more pieces to keep it going. Burns evenly and there isnt a ton of dust. Other charcoals I have bought have pieces of plastic, string, etc that you have to pick out. Only problem I've had with this is some of the pieces are REALLY big and have to open the bag wider to get them out. Great flavor too!

At first I felt that this charcoal may be marketing hype because of the name but I was wrong! This charcoal lights easily (I use an electric charcoal starter) and burns well. The wood adds a nice wood smoke flavor to the meat! I've cooked some mean steaks and kielbasa with this so far and highly recommend it if you want your grilled meals to taste even better!

Charcoal adds a great flavor to your meal. A little difficult to get going compared to your generic brands but worth it.

We use our BigGreenEgg for all grilling and have tried 3 other brands. BGE = dirty and small pieces. Eh. Rookwood = faster light and higher heat. Best for quick cooks and pizza. Weekend Warrior Jakes Blend = Great charcoal but the pieces are smaller than Original Natural Charcoal. Original Natural Charcoal is a great all round charcoal. Pros: Large lump means you get consistent, low temp burns. I have smoked for 12 hrs and still had enough for a regular weekday cook. Cons: It takes a bit longer to light and takes much longer to get to high temp but will stay clean the whole cook.

The name brand is QUALITY. Don't be cheap! If you love BBQ like I do, you will pony up the $$$.

I got these for my husband as a surprise to go with his new smoker I had no idea what I was buying turns out it wasn't exactly what he was looking for but he used them regardless and they worked great

No lighter fluid needed - Charcoal burns easily. Great Flavor! No more Kingsford for me! What else do I need to say?

Used it for the first time in a small Weber grill, burned well, cooked well, and the food had a nice extra flavor.

Took a while to light but worth it as I don't like the taste of lighter fluid. They last quite a while and impart a wonderful flavor to whatever rests on the grill. Really delightful, I am buying these again.

this is my prime smoker charcoal, used about 10 of these bags over the years; there is no bad smell to this at anytime with respect to the normal commercial brands.

Great stuff to cook on .. nice rich flavor and just burns perfect... best stuff on earth � should be the best choice for people who like to cook out and grill !!

I'm the Pit master and owner of Smokin' Down South BBQ and more. I received some samples of these products and was quite impressed! In the BBQ business, we are always looking for something that will give us an edge on the competition. I believe this product will do exactly this...give you the edge, and provide your customers with better tasting BBQ! Burns slow and provides plenty of heat with a great flavor profile, without all the added chemicals you get in the other commercial charcoal products out there. Definately worth trying out, you won't be sorry! Thanks Ralph for a great product!

Outstanding Charcoal, burns clean and keeps meat flavorful, moist, with a good smoky taste. My competition BBQ team DTS BBQ used this charcoal during Memphis in May 2016 and we came in 2nd place out of over 100 teams in the Seafood category. Original Natural Charcoal, you have a outstanding product and I will continue to use it!! #anchorupbbq

You've got a great grill, you carefully chose the food....can you afford to use anything less than the very best charcoal? Original Natural Charcoal is the best you can buy! Once you try it you will never settle for less. If your retailer does not already sell it, demand they get it now! Your food will thank you.

This has to be some of the best lump charcoal and briquettes charcoal that we have ever used our friends say it is great too it's a clean-burning lump charcoal and briquettes it lasts long easy to start you couldn't ask for a better product as I must say this is Champion wood supply approved I would highly recommend it to any competition cooker backyard cooker or just a good steak dinner at your home I highly recommend it contact Ralph for this product or you can contact us and we'll help you to the best of your needs Champion wood supply approved thank you.

I've been searching for a new charcoal for a while now. Very happy to come across this product. Coal burns long & hot. Very little ash after finishign. Steaks tasted good. Definitly will be buying more of this charcoal!

Tried the briquettes over the weekend and was thoroughly impressed. The first thing I noticed was how much more like real wood the charcoal smelled like. So immediately I knew it was only going to enhance the flavor of my food. Sure enough, the food was absolutely amazing. A bonus is that this charcoal has no nasty additives or unhealthy binders to hold the briquettes together. Everything is eco friendly and natural. I would recommend this product to anyone that wants to cook better tasting food. You will not be disappointed.

Original Natural Charcoal has had the most large lumps in the bag of any brand I've tried so far. Very few stones in the bag also.

Very good value for the amount you get. I use it on my XL BGE, and the larger pieces provided do seem to take longer to fully light/be ready to cook than the BGE-branded lump charcoal. However, once lit, they seem to hold temp/cook for longer. A trade-off I can live with for the savings and Prime delivery.

Very good value for the amount you get. I use it on my XL BGE, and the larger pieces provided do seem to take longer to fully light/be ready to cook than the BGE-branded lump charcoal. However, once lit, they seem to hold temp/cook for longer. A trade-off I can live with for the savings and Prime delivery.

Original Natural Charcoal = Giant lumps of charcoal! Long burning, can achieve high temps, clean with very little ash. Smoke imparts a very mild flavor to whatever you're cooking. Lights up fast with a starter cubes or MAP torch. Best lump charcoal I've used in my big green egg.

I was skeptical at first spending close to 40 bucks on a hardwood charcoal brand that I didn't have any experience with. I was not disappointed. First off, it's a much bigger bag than I usually get. The last bag I got was a Kamado Joe brand and it was pretty good but expensive. The Original Natural Charcoal brand is better in my opinion. It produces great smoke flavor and the pieces were bigger overall. It lit up quickly and I was grilling in no time. Like I said, it may seem pricey, but let's face it, you have already spent a lot of money on a komado style cooker anyway. This brand isn't as expensive as the competitors brands and you are getting a better product IMO. When I run out, I'll be back for more.

Great charcoal. It burns evenly and lasts a long time. The pieces vary from racquetball sized to about 8" long and 3" in diameter in my experience. Most pieces (75% or so) are the size of a baseball or your fist. Every once in awhile I get a foreign piece like a nail or a rock but this is pretty rare. I use this charcoal with a chimney to start it and newspaper. Takes 15-20 minutes to get going. There are many other good brands but the cost can get out of control.

Great charcoal. It burns evenly and lasts a long time. The pieces vary from racquetball sized to about 8" long and 3" in diameter in my experience. Most pieces (75% or so) are the size of a baseball or your fist. Every once in awhile I get a foreign piece like a nail or a rock but this is pretty rare. I use this charcoal with a chimney to start it and newspaper. Takes 15-20 minutes to get going. There are many other good brands but the cost can get out of control.

Personally I think this is the best lump I've used. Pieces are big and need to be broken up a little but that's my only complaint. I have a BGE with a Stoker temp control system and a couple of other modifications. A couple of weeks ago I started pork butts at midnight. Pulled them at noon the next day, raised the temp a little and put on two chickens. Pulled them 2 and a half hours later and there was still enough fuel to do another 2-3 hour cook. Also, I was surprised that I orders this on Friday night and a truck delivered it on Sunday morning. Super fast delivery!!