How Big Green Egg Lump Charcoal Is Made

Lump charcoal puts flavor on the food you’re cooking and should be considered an ingredient in itself.

Depending on what kind of lump you're using (and how it's made) your food will taste (and smell) different.

Our lump charcoal lights quicker, burns hotter, and produces less ash for premium performance and unmistakable flavor.

Watch our short video below and see the entire process for making Big Green Egg's Oak & Hickory Lump Charcoal.

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