There's charcoal… and then there's what The Good Charcoal Company is doing. This isn't just fuel—it's the quiet co-pilot behind some of my best cooks. From the first spark, you can tell it's different. It lights fast, burns clean, and doesn't throw off that harsh, chemical funk that ruins flavor before you even get rolling. What you get instead is pure, honest heat—the kind that lets your wood, your seasoning, and your technique actually shine. The lump size? Solid. Not a bag of gravel dust like some others. I'm talking real chunks that give you control—whether I'm running a screaming hot sear for a tomahawk straight on the coals or settling into a steady burn for a longer cook. It holds temp like a champ and responds when you adjust airflow, which is everything in live fire cooking. Flavor-wise, it stays in its lane—in the best way possible. It doesn't overpower. It supports. That means when I layer in Tennessee cooking wood or finish with a glaze, I'm tasting what I built… not fighting the charcoal. And here's something that matters to me: it's made from reclaimed wood. So while I'm out here cooking over fire, I'm not burning through forests to do it. That's a win. Bottom line—this is the kind of charcoal that lets you cook with confidence. No guesswork. No weird burns. Just consistent, clean heat that shows up every time. If you're serious about live fire, this isn't optional gear… it's foundational.

The bag was full of small broken pieces which burn quickly and terrible for smoking meat

It’s great. It takes a log time to burn. Big bag lasts a log time.

Love the flavor of our foods when using this charcoal. Burns great, easy to lite.

The lumps were very small. Other bags I have purchased of this brand had larger chunks.

Seems to burn fine, but it had a few large chunks and then so, so many small "pebbles".

Great for bbq without chemicals

Wonderful smokey flavor without the lighter fluid taste. This is my new goto for BBQ

Good charcoal at a great price

Highly rated, best deal this side of the mine shaft