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Pellets, lump, splits and charcoal.
7 products covered · 5 articles
Hardwood pellets with nothing else in them. The default fuel for any pellet grill.
Clean, medium smoke profile from 100% natural oak hardwood. The traditional Texas brisket standard.
Bold, earthy, and intense smoke character. Best for quick high-heat beef cooks or blended with milder woods.
Nutty, mildly sweet aroma that delivers deep reddish mahogany color without overpowering long brisket smokes.
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 | Bear MountainOak BBQ Pellets | Bear MountainMesquite BBQ Pellets | Bear MountainPecan BBQ Pellets | Jealous DevilChunx XL Lump Charcoal | WeberHickory Wood Chunks | KingsfordOriginal Charcoal Briquettes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | 100% hardwood, hickory over an alder or oak base | 100% natural oak hardwood | 100% natural mesquite hardwood blend | 100% natural pecan hardwood blend | Responsibly harvested South American hardwood | Hickory | — |
| Bag sizes | 20 lb and 40 lb | 20 lb and 40 lb | 20 lb and 40 lb | 20 lb and 40 lb | — | — | — |
| Additives | No flavourings, fillers or additives | No flavourings, fillers or additives | No flavourings, fillers or 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 | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon |
Review
Lump charcoal burns hotter with minimal ash for searing and kamados. Briquettes provide uniform burn rates and predictable temperatures in kettle grills.
Review
Compare Post Oak, Hickory, Pecan, and Mesquite wood for smoking beef brisket, analyzing smoke intensity, burn duration, and bark development.
Guide
Pellet use per cook, computed from conventional consumption rates. Plus the honest reason nobody can tell you how much charcoal you need.
Guide
Comprehensive wood smoke flavor chart detailing smoke intensities, burn profiles, flavor characteristics, and meat pairings for outdoor barbecue.
Review
Which BBQ fuel should you buy? What each type is for, which cooker it belongs in, and what these four brands do and do not publish about them.
