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Key Features
- Made from a blend of hardwood trees
- Able to obtain the high temperatures needed for steakhouse-style searing
- Natural lump charcoal burns cleaner, hotter and longer than standard charcoal
- Big block chunks of charcoal burn slower and longer than regular natural lump
Kamado Joe excels in providing the essential grilling accessories to enhance your backyard BBQ experience. The Big Block charcoal is made from heavy, large pieces hardwood so it burns slower and longer. This 20 pound bag of 100 percent natural lump charcoal is made from a blend of hardwood trees, adding a signature charcoal flavor to food grilled and smoked on your ceramic Kamado grill. Kamado Joe lump charcoal burns hotter and longer, allowing you to cook at temperatures above 750 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is ideal for steakhouse-style searing, giving ribeyes and other steaks that signature sizzle off the grill. This charcoal can also be reused by simply adding a small amount of fresh charcoal to the existing charcoal, making it an efficient fuel for your kamado grill. Kamado Joe 100 percent natural lump charcoal is the choice of professional and competition chefs around the world. Make sure to never use lighter fluid or petroleum-based combustible fluids with the charcoal in your ceramic Kamado grill, as the ceramics will absorb the liquid and add an undesirable taste to your food.
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14 reviews
Jul 27, 2021
Very good and last long
Lafayette, Louisiana
May 16, 2021
My recent shipment of Big Block has been more than disappointing. Based upon the packaging (a bag within a bag within a bag), it appears that Kamado Joe is working with another and, in my opinion, inferior supplier/packer. Previously, the lumps were very big and dense. This shipment had absolutely no large blocks and the average size was not any different that Cowboy Lump Charcoal. I have tried to reach out to Kamado Joe but that seems like an impossibility. Not happy and am looking for a good replacement.
Mar 23, 2021
Exactly as expected
Feb 2, 2021
happy with the product. would buy again.
Cameron Park, CA
Nov 29, 2020
Use this in our Kamado Joe smoker. We've tried multiple different brands & this is by far the best. It's has many more big blocks throughout the bag - unlike other brands with a few big pieces and lots of crumbles. It has a range of better sizes overall that are perfect for maintaining consistent temperature. Plan to only purchase this from now on.
Oregon
Nov 16, 2020
I bought two bags of the Kamado Joe charcoal. The first bag I opened was great. There was a wide variety of sizes with some nice extra large chunks. The next bag the pieces were much smaller. All of the chunks were under 2" in size. Not buying again
Oct 25, 2020
Quick delivery with friendly and courteous service. Staff member made my day with her willingness to satisfy my request. The product is the best for all types of grilling and slow cooking smoked pout and meats. My favorite place and products.

WV
Jun 11, 2020
Excellent charcoal. Lights fast and burns hot. Great flavor.
May 3, 2020
Great lump charcoal
Marquette, MI
Aug 18, 2019
After reading the reviews on different lump charcoals I settled on trying the Big Block XL brand from Kamado Joe. I liked the idea of the larger lump size to help with the airflow. Unfortunately, when I opened the bag the majority of the lump sizes were about the size of a 50 cent piece. The product worked okay but I paid 4x more than another brand that I have and it seemed to work about the same
Questions & Answers
Hi, Rey. Kamado Joe Big Block can be used in any charcoal grill.
Asked by Rey | Answered by ReyHello Glenn! The wood is sourced from Argentina and is free of chemicals and pesticides.
Asked by Glenn | Answered by GlennHi Phil! This lump charcoal can be used with the Joe Jr.
Asked by Phil | Answered by PhilThis lump charcoal should work fine in any charcoal grill!
Asked by RVACowboy | Answered by RVACowboyThanks for contacting us. Yes it is the new Big Block that you will receive. Let us know if we can help you with anything else.
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Material | Wood | Wood | Wood | Wood |
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Primary Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Grill Type | Kamado Grills | Charcoal Grills & Smokers | Charcoal Grills & Smokers | Charcoal Grills & Smokers |
Width | 14" | 15" | 16" | -- |
Height | 30" | 24" | 28" | -- |
Depth | 4" | 6" | 8" | -- |
Weight | 22 lbs | 20 lbs | 20 lbs | 18 lbs |
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