Rated 5 out of
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JasonP from
Best Fuel!
I bought a half pallet of the Kamado Joe Lump Charcoal. This charcoal provides the best consistency. Lights up easily and burns hot and burns long. Nice size chunks that provide a great smoke flavor but not overwhelming.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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Pbottema2018 from
Love the XL charcoal chunks
These burn great, nice and hot and the flavor it gives to the food is unmatched. I was very happy with it, especially for the price.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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TexasSmoke from
Buy Good Charcoal
One thing I have had to learn from trial and error is to always buy good quality charcoal. The cheap stuff is not the same. If you want consistent temp you have to get good charcoal.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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MRS_T1 from
Must Have on hand at all times!!
This charcoal is the best -- have to make sure we never run out!!
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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LenderLeo from
Great Fuel for long slow cooks
I half basket full of this fuel and I can cook for 4-6 hours without having to refuel or move coals around.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Home Depot S Fl from
KJ Lump
Long burn time with little dust left over. Best ever
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bib27 from
Great quality product
I boughtKamado Joe charcoal, particularly their "Big Block" lump charcoal, is generally well-regarded for its large, dense pieces. This translates to longer burn times and consistent heat, making it suitable for both low-and-slow smoking and high-temperature searing. Users often praise its clean burn and the subtle, natural flavor it imparts to food. While some report occasional bags with smaller pieces, overall it's considered a premium option that justifies its price for many Kamado Joe owners and charcoal grilling enthusiasts.
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Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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Midwest Dad from
Great charcoal
This is my favorite charcoal to use, sometimes adding other brands for a change in flavor.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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boltthrowerbbq from
The best charcoal hands down!
Kamado Joe Big Block XL lump charcoal is by far the best charcoal I’ve ever used. It comes in both large chunks for low and slow cooking and also smaller pieces for hot and fast cooks a good variety of both. Super high quality it burns clean and hot and is easy to ignite. There is little to no sparks or popping like I’ve experienced using other lower quality charcoal. I’ve had numerous bags shipped up here to Canada and have never had any issues of damage to the bag or charcoal itself. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2025-03-04
Rated 5 out of
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Beachside Family from
Charcoal Perfect for Kamado Joe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect for our Kamado Joe! Lights quickly with the fire starters.
Date published: 2025-02-25
Rated 5 out of
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Stone from
Large Lumps of Coal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Impressed by the quality of the charcoal especially the large pieces of charcoal when comparing it to other brands
Date published: 2025-02-18
Rated 5 out of
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RW10 from
Good Flavor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are good. On par with Jealous Devil or some of the other premium wood chunks, but a little cheaper and much cheaper when on sale.
Date published: 2025-02-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Grill King from
My Clasic Joe for 3 Years
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have tried using several charcoal brands since owing my Classic Joe. None have matched the performance of Big Block XL Lump Charcoal. The heat is even and long lasting. I have watched the videos on the proper way to use the Big Block Charcoal and it works amazing well. Unlike several other brands, the charcoal in the bag in not all broken into small pieces which means better heating and long lasting without a lot of waste.
Date published: 2025-02-15
Rated 5 out of
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Steve64 from
Big Block Rules
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] No comparison between box chain lump charcoal and Kamado Big Block for a wonderful cook. It lives up to its name and reoccurring sales make it a no-brainer.
Date published: 2025-02-15
Rated 5 out of
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Diane from
Love the brand
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best lump charcoal out there… tried other brands but love Kamado Joe brand
Date published: 2025-02-15
Rated 5 out of
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Don145 from
Quality and Value
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Long burn times with good smoke flavor at a reasonable price compared with competitors what more could ask for.
Date published: 2025-02-15
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Consistent large size!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Big block is exactly that, big blocks of lump. I have yet to be disappointed, well worth the price.
Date published: 2025-02-10
Rated 5 out of
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Glimmer from
Best charcoal
Kamado Joe charcoal burns better than other brands
Date published: 2025-02-01
Rated 5 out of
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reaper67 from
burns great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] burns at a even reg temp. makes it easy to maintain the right temp
Date published: 2024-09-05
Rated 5 out of
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Grantimus7 from
Best charcoal on the market
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The kamado brand charcoal is amazing. I’ve tested multiple big block charcoals on my smoker and the kamado one is by far the best. It lights fast, stays hot for a long time, and really lets me have multiple cooks with 1 full basket.
Date published: 2024-09-05
Rated 5 out of
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Joe Divide and Conquer from
Big Block
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have been using from the start. Work really well and delivery is excellent...about 2 days.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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BreadPuddin from
Burn Baby Burn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Kamado Joe Big Block XL Lump Charcoal is exceptional, featuring large, dense chunks that burn hot and clean. Unlike other brands, it’s free of small, junk pieces, ensuring a consistent burn. It lights quickly, delivering long-lasting heat that enhances the flavor of your food. Ideal for serious grillers.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Daver from
This Lump Charcoal is the best!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this product for the best heat and burn a long time!
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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AdamC101 from
Best fuel for the grill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tried a bunch of different store bought lump hardwood for my big Joe but none of the brands have the giant chunks that work so well with the grill. Having the huge chunks helps so much with the air flow and a consistent burn. Get the best results with the Kamado Joe brand charcoal
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Steve64 from
Kamado Joe Fuel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have tried many different store brands of lump charcoal. None measures up to the Big Block Lump that Kamado Joe produces. Big block lives up to its name to provide a superior smoking experience.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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wkndbbq from
Best Charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] By far the best charcoal I have used to date and I have tried many different brands.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Kylesmyle from
Tastes great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Been using this since I first bought my Joe taste great easy to light long lasting recommend to anyone
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Smokin Stu from
Best Value in Hardwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The large chucks allow me to set up my grill and go fishing for 6 hours without worrying about my fire going out. For shorter burns the chucks last for 6-8 cooks and end up being a ridiculously good value!
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Big Joe N from
Great Coals
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have bought numerous brands of charcoal. I haven’t found any better than the Kamado Joe brand. Even some of the (much) higher priced charcoal doesn’t cook as long or as hot.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Chris34 from
Nice large chunks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good quality charcoal. It doesn’t have rocks in it or tons of small pieces like some other brands.
Date published: 2024-09-04