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3 things to consider when buying briquettes
When it comes to barbecuing, there are 2 types of fuel you can use: charcoal and briquettes. But did you know they're not the same thing?
Charcoal is made from pure wood, and briquettes are made from compressed wood by-products and additives. These small discs are made from materials like wood waste, plywood, coconut, nutshells, sawdust, and powdered carbon. They're mixed with a binder like cornstarch, which helps them burn for a long time and retain heat at around 180 degrees.
Many people fancy charcoal barbecuing as it supposedly makes food taste better compared to gas or electric grills. Briquettes are not entirely made of wood, so, they don't produce smoke that can enhance flavour. If you're looking for that smoky taste, you'll have to add some flavouring. One way is to mix briquettes and charcoal.
Whether you’ve purchased a smoker or want to try smoking food in a kettle barbecue, choose your smoker briquettes carefully. Some briquettes are made up of specific types of wood to give your meat the perfect aroma, like oak or hickory.
To achieve long-lasting smoke with your briquettes, try the “snake method” – arrange the briquettes in a long snake shape around your meat to allow the embers to burn evenly and slowly over a long time period. For smoky flavours, spread out smoking wood chips evenly over your briquette snake. Read more about the Snake Method.
Don’t know what to do with the ashes from your barbecue? Don’t worry, we’ve got some tips for you.