Big K - Charcoal Briquettes 10KG

The briquette we finally control end to end. Most briquettes are a blend of charcoal fines from multiple sources mixed with various binders. We own the Namibian production that supplies ours, so we stopped blending and made a briquette from a single source with nothing but charcoal and vegetable starch binder. Our testing shows around 3 hours of cooking from a single load, with roughly 1.5 hours above 200°C—nearly double the briquette it replaces.

You'll get about an hour above 250°C for searing, with peaks above 350°C. The key difference is heat retention: this briquette holds temperature in the cooking band longer than alternatives, which matters far more than peak heat when you're actually cooking.

 Less filler means less smoke, less smell, and a cleaner burn. You get a hint of smoke as it catches and very little after.

The ash comes out light and white, and the briquette is flavour neutral—it gets out of the way of the food. Build a pyramid, light with wood wool firelighters or a chimney starter, and wait for the grey ash coating. Spread them out for an even bed and consistent temperature.

 Roughly 5cm deep across the cooking area for normal grilling, more for spit roasting. Better to have too much than too little. Keep dry and Big K charcoal won't go off. This is the first run with limited stock.