lump charcoal

Lump charcoal is charcoal made by burning wood in the absence of oxygen, leaving irregular chunks of pure carbon.

Unlike briquettes, which are compressed from sawdust and binders, lump charcoal contains no additives: Lump charcoal burns hotter and cleaner than briquettes.

Grilling enthusiasts prize it for reaching high temperatures quickly and imparting less chemical taste to food.