Best Lump Charcoal Comparison: Big Green Egg, Jealous Devil, Wicked Good & More

Choosing the right lump charcoal can make a big difference in heat output, burn time, smoke flavour, ash production and overall grilling performance. This comparison helps you choose the best charcoal for Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, pizza ovens, charcoal grills and low-and-slow smoking.

Category
	Charcoal Chariots King Asado XL	Jealous Devil Chunx XL	Big Green Egg Oak & Hickory	Big Green Egg Canadian Maple	Big Green Egg Brazilian Hardwood	Wicked Good Weekend Warrior	Broil King Keg Hardwood Lump
	BEST OVERALL	LONGEST BURN	BEST BBQ FLAVOUR	BEST FOR SEAFOOD	MOST VERSATILE	BEST VALUE	COMPACT OPTION
Overall Performance Score	96 / 100 ★★★★★	94 / 100 ★★★★★	90 / 100 ★★★★☆	84 / 100 ★★★★☆	87 / 100 ★★★★☆	82 / 100 ★★★★☆	78 / 100 ★★★☆☆
Heat Output	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆
Burn Time	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆
Smoke Flavour	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆
Value Rating	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆
Price	$42.00	$39.99	$39.99	$35.99	$35.99	$34.99	$19.99
Bag Weight	20 lbs	20 lbs	20 lbs	17.6 lbs	17.5 lbs	20 lbs	8.8 lbs
Wood Type	Quebracho	Quebracho Blanco	Oak & Hickory	Canadian Maple	Eucalyptus	South American Hardwood Blend	Hardwood Lump Charcoal
Country / Origin	South America	Paraguay	USA	Canada	Brazil	Brazil	Not Specified
Smoke Aroma	Woodsy steakhouse aroma with clean wood flavour	South American wood aroma with slightly perfumed character	Mild oak and hickory smoke	Very mild, pleasant and slightly sweet	Moderately strong wood smoke	Mild and pleasant smoke	Traditional hardwood charcoal aroma
Best Cooking Use	Steaks, large cuts, open-fire grilling Excellent for high-heat searing.	Long cooks, brisket, ribs Ideal for smoking and low-and-slow cooking.	Beef, burgers, ribs, pork shoulder Classic BBQ flavour profile.	Seafood, poultry, pork, vegetables Clean flavour for delicate foods.	Pizza, grilling, general BBQ Versatile all-purpose charcoal.	Weekend grilling & smoking Excellent value for everyday use.	Compact kamado cooking Designed for smaller charcoal cookers.
Low Ash Production	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆
Chunk Size	Extra Large	Extra Large	Large	Medium	Medium-Large	Medium	Medium
Editor’s Verdict	🥇 Premium Choice Best Overall	🥈 Long Burn Champion	🥉 Best Traditional BBQ Flavour	Best Mild Smoke Profile	Best All-Round Performer	Best Value	Best Compact Bag Option

Which Lump Charcoal Should You Buy?

	Best Premium Choice & Steakhouse Grilling Charcoal Chariots King Asado XL is the top performer in our comparison, producing exceptional heat, extra-large hardwood chunks, minimal ash and long burn times.
	Best for Smoking & Long Burn Times Jealous Devil Chunx XL offers outstanding burn duration and consistency for brisket, pork shoulder, ribs and overnight smoking sessions.
	Best Traditional BBQ Flavour Big Green Egg Oak & Hickory provides a classic barbecue smoke profile that pairs well with beef, pork, ribs and brisket.