Briquettes do generate more ash than Lump charcoal, this is because of how they are made. With that being said the amount of ash has no bearing on your food as long as the air flow is monitored. Whichever you chose to use the remaining ash should be removed as part of the grills cleaning process.

Lump charcoal is composed entirely of charred wood. Briquettes are mostly char with other ingredients like limestone and corn starch which are natural products. With these ingredients combined with the way the briquettes are produced provide the consistency and control you desire.

Both types of charcoal provide the traditional flavor, to enhance the food with an authentic flavor you can add wood chips or chunks to your taste.

Briquettes are more consistent to cook with and that’s due to the way they are designed and produced, which is in a uniform manner that provides stable cooking temperature and burning time. Whereas in Lump charcoal because of the difference in the shape and size of the pieces you may not get the desired consistency.

In a closed grill vents are usually left open, to allow the flow of oxygen into the grill and thus increase the temperature of the charcoal. Closing the vents completely or partially helps to lower the temperature or put it off.

Lump charcoal is wood that is charred in kilns with no additives and that is not pressed.

No, they don’t. Briquettes contain different natural ingredients other than the charcoal to make it an efficient fuel. You can use Activated Charcoal for deodorizing or absorption purposes.

No, it cannot be used. Briquettes contain different natural ingredients other than the charcoal to make it an efficient fuel. Briquettes don’t help in the breakdown of organic matter.

Charcoal briquettes are charcoal mixed with other natural additives and pressed in uniform shapes. Due to their design it provides you with the desired consistency and control.

In a cool and dry place, away from children.