Hi all :) As the nicer weather is near I find myself thinking more and more of grilling outside with my charcoal grill. Currently I am grilling on my gas grill...but my lump coals are still in winter hibernation. This got me (13 replies, last updated by zeegaziga September 21, 2007)

Put away the gas grill and have gone back to charcoal. Trying lump charcoal. Any suggestions on good ways to light and maintain a long lasting hot fire for indirect grilling? (6 replies, last updated by AlanH July 19, 2002)

of smoke wood (hickory and mesquite are the most popular). For charcoal, I like to use hardwood/lump charcoal, in particular a brand called Lazzari. Do not use “scrap wood” versions of hardwood charcoal, such as... (27 replies, last updated by rexmo January 10, 2007)

Is there a place in Chicago where I can buy some real lump charcoal and a good variety of smoking woods (chuncks please!) Summer is already here, I brought some with me from the Ozarks, but that should only last me through early... (6 replies, last updated by Nazerac May 1, 2002)

With a recent purchase of a smoker, I have been trying to learn the art of “low and slow” BBQ. As a result I am going through lump charcoal incredibly quickly. Currently I am purchasing my lump charcoal at... (10 replies, last updated by meadandale June 16, 2008)

Most Wal-Marts sell Royal Oak lump charcoal (10 pounds in a red bag). Fireplace stores are another place to look if Wal-Mart is out of stock. Royal Oak is much better than Cowboy (see nakedwhiz.com for lump charcoal ratings). (1 reply, last updated by nevets July 9, 2008)

I’m looking to stock up on charcoal. The best supply/price I’ve found is at Titan Foods in Astoria which is a mighty schlep from central Brooklyn. Does anyone know of a place in Brooklyn that stocks the 20 lb bags of... (27 replies, last updated by Mike R. November 21, 2007)

This thread is relevant to my interests. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/535308 Any additional thoughts on either Cowboy? Or better yet, what lump charcoal do you prefer? (10 replies, last updated by quad150db July 13, 2008)

Strossneider’s Hardware (sp?) in Potomac now sells “The Big Green Egg” brand of lump charcoal that I’ve read is better than the “Cowboy” brand that you more often find around town. Not sure of... (5 replies, last updated by TedK September 12, 2003)

for me, and I go through a lot. Briquettes are good for longer burning, but natural hardwood charcoal (AKA lump charcoal) is a purer product (literally charred wood) and will burn hotter, and faster. In a charcoal grill, I think... (20 replies, last updated by Baron April 10, 2008)

of this type of Charcoal? I saw "Lump charcoal" (their own brand) at Barbecues Galore, but my son doesn’t think that is what they were taking about on the Food Network. Thanks. (10 replies, last updated by Alan H June 27, 2002)

Looking for 100% hardwood lump charcoal (NOT the COWBOY Brand sold at Lowes) in the Detroit area. I’ve got a new smoker and have been reading various BBQ blogs stating that the brand I have been using (COWBOY) is junk.... (4 replies, last updated by chrisinroch August 6, 2007)

Last weekend, some friends and I ate at Charcoal, a recently redone restaruant in Hollywood, before catching a movie at the Archlight. I felt embarassed for the owners. The decor is great for mingling with friends. Open spaces;... (18 replies, last updated by bodie July 15, 2008)

by "wood charcoal" I suspect you mean "lump". Trader Joe seems to sell a lot of this, seem like an awful lot is from hardwood flooring. I think it is fine. Do others have better source of lump? In some of the smoking/grilling web... (37 replies, last updated by dhedges53 October 9, 2007)

ashes into and you’ll be fine. The One Touch Gold series of Weber BBQs have a removable ash pan which makes things easier. I’d also recommend a Weber chimney starter which avoids the use of lighter fluid. I’d go... (2 replies, last updated by allanc March 13, 2009)