People dedicated to the art of grilling often choose lump charcoal—actual pieces of wood that have been turned into ...

This type of charcoal is quite literally lumps of wood turned into charcoal, says Kit Dillon, who burned over half a ton of charcoal during testing for our guide to the best charcoal for grilling ...

Is charcoal ash good for plants and safe for food gardens? This expert shares his tips for reusing charcoal ash and when not ...

The Expert (Bradley Ford): I’ve been testing wood, pellet, charcoal, electric, and propane smokers, both offset and bullet, for Popular Mechanics since 2020 (the same length of time I’ve been ...

Brazil, the world’s largest charcoal producer, along with Nigeria, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, clears forest land for wood plantations. Here in the United States, most ...

We tested 12 brands to find the best charcoal for grilling and smoking, including briquette, lump, and binchotan. Our favorites include the best charcoal for smoking, kamado-style ceramic grills ...

Charcoal production in Africa is still growing by 2% a year. Mr Ali’s neighbours use it for slow cooking, like boiling beans. Nearby shops sell gas and ethanol fuel.