Gearing up for National Charcoal Day
To celebrate National Charcoal Day, we asked some of our Kamado Joe ambassadors why they always reach for the big red bag of Kamado Joe XL Lump Charcoal. Spoiler alert: it's about more than just fuel. Charcoal is an ingredient and the foundation of flavor.
Lump charcoal is more than heat—it's an ingredient
What Makes Charcoal Different?
Whether it's a steak, pork tenderloin, or a pan of wok-fired veggies, the control and flavor charcoal provide can't be beat. That versatility is a big reason our ambassadors love their Kamado Joes.
Cooking with lump charcoal is absolutely superior. "It gives you high heat for searing and that low-and-slow control. I treat it like an ingredient—it adds a smoky, subtle flavor to everything I cook." - Scott Bartlow (@BartlowsBBQ)
Real Flavor, Real Fire
Kamado Joe makes the learning curve exciting, not intimidating. With the Divide & Conquer® Cooking System and SlōRoller® Hyperbolic Insert, charcoal cooking becomes an intuitive, flavor-packed adventure.
"Every fire's got its own vibe. No two cooks are the same, but with charcoal, that's the fun of it. You learn. You grow. You become the go-to grill master." - Mitchell Van Deleen (@DutchieCooks)
Wood Chunks = Flavor Dialed In
Take your charcoal game even further with wood chunks. Think of them as flavor amplifiers—whether you're adding oak wood chunks for depth, apple wood chunks for a touch of sweetness, or hickory wood chunks for that classic BBQ bite. Utilizing wood chunks in your Kamado Joe is a game changer—especially with Kamado Joe's airtight design, which holds in every bit of smoke and heat for max flavor infusion. Learn more about how to utilize wood chunks with your Kamado Joe.
Charcoal brings the heat. Wood chunks bring the signature flavor.
Whether you're a backyard rookie or the neighborhood pitmaster, our ambassadors agree: Big Block XL Lump Charcoal and Wood Chunks bring the flavor, flexibility, and fire that take your cook from good to unforgettable.
So fire it up—and make every meal worthy of National Charcoal Day.
