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 — ...

It should light easily, burn steadily, and add a pleasantly smoky flavor. Serious Eats / Meredith Butcher Straight to the Point The best lump charcoal is quick to light, burns steadily, and produces ...

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 ...

We let chefs settle one of the biggest grilling debates. If you’ve never cooked over charcoal on a kettle-style grill, you might be a little intimidated. But pros recommend playing with fire. “I often ...

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 ...

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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 ...

As temperatures start to rise, many people are dusting off their patio furniture and getting ready for grill season. And now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s safe to ...

Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but... A lot of things about grilling can ignite a fight, ...