BBQ Charcoal Briquettes are a unique type of BBQ charcoal, popular in the charcoal industry and offer a wide range of different benefits to BBQ lump charcoal and other traditional fuels. They offer a convenient and efficient way to achieve consistent heat and prolonged cooking times. Made from a blend of raw materials: compressed charcoal powder and binding agents, these uniform-shaped briquettes provide reliable performance for various cooking needs and are an all-natural fuel.
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Binding Agent
The binder used to create the briquette form is usually starch as it is natural and will have no impact on the flavour produced from cooking over the pieces of BBQ charcoal. The combination of starch with compressed charcoal creates the briquette shape that we know today.
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Briquettes origin
Edward Kingsford helped to invent the Ford Charcoal Briquettes with a chemist named Orin Stafford, who invented pillow-shaped lumps of fuel from sawdust, bound together with cornstarch and tar. Kingsford utilized the large amount of wood scraps that were being discarded within the Fords Model T production lines to create a charcoal manufacturing and briquette production facility next to the assembly line and processed and sold charcoal under the name of “Ford Charcoal Briquettes” within the Ford dealerships.
Characteristics of BBQ Charcoal Briquettes:
Uniform Shape and Size:
BBQ Briquette charcoal is manufactured into regular shapes (pillow shapes), ensuring consistent sizes and a consistent temperature.
Slower Burn Rate:
It is designed for longer burn times and holds a steady temperature compared to what BBQ lump charcoal burns at, making it suitable for prolonged cooking sessions on charcoal grates, due to providing a slow burn.
Cost-Effective:
One advantage of the BBQ briquette is cost, as they are more affordable than BBQ hardwood lump charcoal, making them a budget-friendly option for charcoal grilling and backyard charcoal barbecues.
Reliable Heat Source:
They provide predictable and steady heat, ideal for cooking significant cuts of meat or for recipes that require longer cooking times.
Consistency:
BBQ Briquettes offer consistent cooking temperatures due to their uniform shape, size and the raw materials used, reducing the risk of flare-ups or uneven cooking.
Ideal for Indirect Cooking:
It is well-suited for slow-cooking methods, especially when using a lid, allowing for even cooking and flavour development.
Convenience:
Their availability and ease of use make them the perfect charcoal choice for casual beginners who have little to no experience with BBQ charcoal grills due to their uniform and predictable nature.
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