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Pellets, lump, splits and charcoal.
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Hardwood pellets with nothing else in them. The default fuel for any pellet grill.
Dense South American hardwood in large pieces. The one to reach for when the cook runs long.
Smoke, not heat. Chunks go on top of charcoal to turn a grill into a smoker.
The baseline everyone knows. Consistent and cheap, and the least documented fuel here.
| Spec | Bear MountainHickory BBQ Pellets | Jealous DevilChunx XL Lump Charcoal | WeberHickory Wood Chunks | KingsfordOriginal Charcoal Briquettes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | ||||
| Wood | 100% hardwood, hickory over an alder or oak base | Responsibly harvested South American hardwood | Hickory | — |
| Bag sizes | 20 lb and 40 lb | — | — | — |
| Additives | No flavourings, fillers or additives | No chemical additives | — | — |
| Burn time | — | 4+ hours open-air, 20+ hours in a smoker | — | — |
| Peak temperature | — | Over 1,170°F | — | — |
| Volume | — | — | 350 cu in (0.006 m³) | — |
| Origin | — | — | — | Made in the USA since 1920, with North American and global ingredients |
| Where to buy | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon |