Rated 5 out of
5
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Rub my turkey from
Long lasting
Just love how easy these blocks light and how long they last.
Date published: 2026-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rickp from
XL chunks are the best
I’ve honestly not used many different brands, but these have a great smoke flavor - not to strong or bitter - and are easy to start, burn very consistently, and don’t leave a bunch of ash to clean out of the hopper. They are my Go To lump coal
Date published: 2026-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tracylynn22 from
Great
I really enjoyed it and it's so good. Wow. I really enjoyed it.
Date published: 2026-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Steveoh from
Best lump
Clean burn and lasts long. Great flavor too. Big chunks in the bag
Date published: 2026-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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MikeP from
Best Burn Yet!
Great product. The Argentinian wood burns very even and for a long time. You get multiple burns from much of the same charcoal unlike most lump charcoal that makes an ash out of itself after just one time.
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kirk from
Awesome charcoal for BBQ goodness
Great long lasting BBQ goodness that stay hot for a long time
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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cntrymrt1 from
Big Block
It's all I use and I've had great success with this product
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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TimB4308 from
Great Product
Big Block XL Lump Charcoal has become my go-to fuel because it hits the sweet spot of value and performance. The first thing you notice is the chunk size—it’s loaded with big pieces instead of a bag of crumbs, which makes it easier to stack, lights consistently, and keeps airflow strong in the firebox.
Where it really wins is burn time. It runs hot and steady for a long time, which is perfect for overnight cooks and long low-and-slow sessions without constantly topping off. Even on higher-temp cooks, it holds heat well and recovers quickly after opening the lid.
For the price, you get a bag that lasts and performs like premium lump should: big chunks, long burns, and solid value. If you want fewer reloads and more consistent cooks, Big Block XL is an easy recommendation.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Justin90 from
Great fuel
It's the only lump i will use. Tried others but they just dont stand up.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Matt l from
Great quality
Much better than other brands I had tried. Others made meat taste smokey. These do not
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tunasgroup from
The best lumps I've found
I can't find this too often here in KY but when I do I stock up. It lights fast, burns well with no sparking at all. After shutting it down after cooking there still a decent supply to reuse. I'll keep using it whenever I can get it.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lowe's from
Nothing comes close!
I have tried so many different charcoals over the years. I stumbled on Kamado charcoal just by chance. I was not expecting what it was going to make my chicken taste like. Its like going to a great Chinese place and the fried rice has that insane smoky flavor from how hot the wok gets. There isn't even a word that lets me express it correctly. Real charcoal flavor like if Paul Bunyan grilled it.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Zo_21 from
Fuel
Great quality Charcoal, while its a bit pricey, the taste of the food makes it well-worth it.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Graydon from
Good product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] bought with my initial purchase of the Kamado Joe classic 1. I am very pleased with the performance of these chunks. They burn evenly and work well for long cooks or hot and fast!
Date published: 2025-10-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dutchiecoosk from
Great charcoal
Great charcoal, keeps heat for a long period of time!
Date published: 2025-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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GOJIRA from
Excellent charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The charcoal is excellent. Big chunks. Easy to light. Holds temp.
Date published: 2025-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Crab man from
Best charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my joe classic for about 6 months. I have used big box stores charcoal. I bought a1/2 pallet of this charcoal and have to learn my joe all over. It gets hot faster, stays hot longer and you use less charcoal. Over all it's cheaper than a big box store.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tunasgroup from
Solid band of lump charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The brand I use whenever I can find it. It's not easy to find around here but when I do find it I stock up. Consistently, it's mostly larger chunks throughout
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Huskerduck from
My family’s favorite lump for flavor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Big Block lump coal has definitely provided the cleanest, best tasting and smelling lump charcoal (we have tried plenty). It has has the largest chunks for longer cooks, on a consistent basis. I tend to save the largest chunks for when I am, in fact, doing a long smoking session @ lower temperatures. It’s definitely not the cheapest (reason I’ve tried several others), but definitely a family pleaser and therefore the regular lump coal in my Kamado Joe!
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Smoking DT from
Best charcoal out there
I cheated once and tried a different brand, that wont happen again. From burn time to temperature and ease of lighting this is the best charcoal hands down .
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dan'l from
lovin the big chunks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've used this in my kamado grill for both low-and-slow smoking and high-heat searing. The lump charcoal lights clean, burns hot, and lasts a long time. Most chunks are big and dense — perfect for airflow and heat retention
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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C Adams from
Best Lump
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve tried almost all of the top brands of lump and I find myself coming back to the Big Block. It is the most consistent in terms of sustaining heat and I have almost none of that annoying popping. The flavor is not overpowering so your wood chunks can do its job. This summer I did a brisket for 10 hours then added a small amount of coals to the basket and it went another 4 hours to cook 3 racks of ribs. Fantastic product!
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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BIG Joe Tom from
KJ Lump is the BEST!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used KJ Lump for over 10 years and found it to be consistent over that time for all my cooks.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Leon from
Best Lump Charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best and biggest lump charcoal you can find, and I’ve tried several other brands.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jrh1113 from
Best Lump charcoal period!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this charcoal, it’s the only kind I buy. Big block always has a lot of large chunks for slow burns while smoking. This is my go too charcoal.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Irishrugby710 from
Can't beat it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is absolutely the best lump charcoal there is. I go out of my way to buy it every time I need to stock up. When you're investing $$$ on meat and your smoker, you also need to invest in good quality lump and this is the best there is.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Slow-cooker from
Big Joe lump
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best for long cooks. Lights easily. Lasts long time.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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letscook from
Some Serious Lump
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The KJ Big Block XL Lump Charcoal is, by far, my preferred lump for my Classic Joe cooks! Nothing worse than getting a new bag of other lump charcoals and finding it mostly crumbs, its a Royal rip off! I have never had this problem with Big Block XL Lump Charcoal. Great lump, I highly recommend this product.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kamadoknockonourdoor from
Not just lumps of coal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I made a huge purchase and bought multiple bags because I’m such a huge fan. I use a starter to light it up in a chimney and it burns slowly and perfectly every time! I love the smell of this charcoal and it breaks up very nicely when it burns.
Date published: 2025-09-17
Rated 5 out of
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Asyd03 from
Quality Versatile Charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good mix and consistency of lump sizes. Mostly medium to large with a few very large pieces in each bag. Works great for grilling and low slow smokes. Very little smokiness with the charcoal allowing for fine control of smoke with wood.
Date published: 2025-09-17
