The foundation for success in preparing delicious meals is high-quality charcoal. The result partly depends on the type of charcoal used, but one thing is certain: the flavor of food cooked over hardwood charcoal is unmatched.

The Big Green Egg charcoal is 100% natural hardwood charcoal made from beech and white ash. This type of wood provides a neutral base that allows you to choose the ideal flavor combination every time. Want more smoky aroma, a hint of hickory, cherry, apple, or pecan wood? By adding Big Green Egg wood chips or chunks, you have many options and can consistently create surprising dishes.

The 100% natural coals, free from chemical additives, flavors, or fragrances, are produced in Europe from waste wood or specially cultivated trees from sustainably managed forests. For every tree felled, a new tree is planted. Large charcoal pieces burn for a long time, produce very little smoke, and generate exceptionally little ash compared to many other types of charcoal. Clean wood burns for a long time, which is advantageous when slowly cooking pulled pork.