Charcoal BBQs are popular for many reasons and we’ll tell you all about it here!
There are many benefits of a
charcoal based BBQ:
If you
invest in an affordable charcoal chimney, which allows you to light firelighters or lighter fluid with just a few sheets of newspaper - funnelling oxygen up through the coals, then it’s simply a case of pouring them onto the grill and you'll be ready to cook in 20-30 minutes. Easy as that.
Versatility is really the key here with the consistent radiant heat helping you along the way. You can sear really hot and fast (quicker than gas), slow-cook large cuts (briskets, ribs etc.) indirectly and place produce directly into the hot coals, though we'd recommend wrapping in foil. Spoilt for choice.
Indirect grilling, which is cooking slowly with the heat source to the side of the produce (the key to smoking), is also more viable thanks to the radiant heat. The simplicity and space of the grill will allow you to play with wood smoke, choosing whole pieces of hardwood, or chunks, as well as the more conventional chips. Thank you radiant heat!
Although, there are a couple of drawbacks with a
charcoal BBQ
Heat control is more of a struggle with live fire and it'll take some care, intuition and plenty of practice. With time, you'll be able to cook almost anything thanks to the radiant, high heat that charcoal provides. You have to walk before you can run.
Charcoal grills can be slightly
restrictive in size. They can have smaller cooking areas and often no cooling shelves. Mix this with the slightly lengthier start time and tricky heat regulation (charcoal burns out and needs to be topped up in advance), and you'll soon notice you're spending more time managing the cook, rather than relaxing with your guests. Always have the time around you!
So if you’re wanting to buy a Coal BBQ then look no further than
Kamado Joe!
For certain, it’s not your Average Joe!
Kamado Joe is a grill, smoker and an oven all in one. Born from an Asian cooking tradition, kamado style ceramic grills replicate wood oven cooking. The design allows for perfect airflow, evenly distributing heat and flavour. They feature thick, insulated sides that absorb more heat than a regular grill. Kamado Joe is also more efficient with the use of charcoal and cooks food more evenly than grills made with plated steel. You can use a
kamado ceramic charcoal grill to cook steaks and burgers, or transform it into an outdoor oven or smoker. The possibilities are endless!
Here’s an example of a great
Kamado Joe product needed to own the coal BBQ game
BIG BLOCK XL LUMP CHAROAL
Made from premium hardwood, Kamado Joe® Big Block XL Lump Charcoal is perfect for those craving exceptional flavour and longer burn times. The high-ranked quality of the charcoal provides decadent smoke, resulting in unmatched food flavour.
- Burn up to 18 hours for uninterrupted cooking sessions
- Reusable up to three times
- Authentically crafted from a blend of guayacan, guayaibi, aistal, and white quebracho hardwoods
- Best used with a Kamado Joe
- Burn up to 18 hours for uninterrupted cooking sessions
- Reusable up to three times
- Authentically crafted from a blend of guayacan, guayaibi, aistal, and white quebracho hardwoods
- Best used with a Kamado Joe
JP Corry are proud stockists of the Kamado Joe