Phan appreciates the quality of this lump charcoal made in Missouri. “The wood they use is mostly oak with some hickory and pecan. It’s all hardwood ... “I’d say Royal Oak is the best ...

Just make sure you’re getting the briquets, since Royal Oak also makes lump charcoal. The Fogo hardwood charcoal burns extremely hot and pure with no additives, producing very low amounts of ash.

Royal Oak's charcoal is a mix of sustainably ... Mr. Bar-B-Q Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal ($44 for 16 pounds at Amazon) Popping, smoking, and dust in the bag lowered the score for Mr. Bar ...

The Verdict: The charred hickory, maple, walnut, and oak chunks in a bag of Royal Oak hardwood lump charcoal are all irregular in shape and size. That’s the point. The wood gets burned down to ...

Lump charcoal is colloquially favored as a premium or “upgrade” variety of charcoal, thanks to its clean, efficient burn.

There's lump charcoal, binchotan ... Because of its higher hardwood content, Royal Oak Premium burns hotter and longer than many competitors. It deviates from the classic pillow shape, with ...

Royal Oak began in 1953. It is the country’s largest producer of lump charcoal. In all, the company operates 16 plants.

The popular Royal Oak Ridge Briquettes promises to be ... These hexagonal tubes burn about three times as long as any hardwood lump charcoal I've tested. They also come in a long, slim box that ...