Comments on: Is XL Lump Charcoal Worth Paying MORE $$$?

By: @ASFx2600

@ASFx2600 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Great data in this video. For me, I buy both sizes of fogo for different purposes. I find that the large XL size is best for my low & slow cooks, but when i'm doing high heat grilling where i'm using much more of the surface area (burgers, multiple steaks, or carne asada, for example), i prefer the medium sized chunks, so I can distribute them more evenly below the grates. That way I don't end up with too many hot or cool spots at different parts of the grill grates.

By: @alanbagnall4578

@alanbagnall4578 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Thank you! I love big lump and now I feel comforted that it’s not just me using it for convenience! Awesome video – much appreciated!

By: @BBQAroma

@BBQAroma — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Brilliant work 👏 wonder if ceramic quality also plays a part 👍

By: @mattd9345

@mattd9345 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Scientists just found out that water gets you wet!!! All this has been known for YEARS, pretty much anything of higher quality will last longer so in the long run you will save money. Larger pieces also mean less tiny pieces that just end up choking out your coal bed, so less waste there too.

By: @narbekalantarians6269

@narbekalantarians6269 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Nice comparison. I've found medium lump from Fogo black works best overall for cooks on my Weber and WSM. The XL pieces come in useful for my offset when I'm dealing with green/wet splits and trying to get temps up

By: @perfectman3077

@perfectman3077 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

I am good with kingsford briquettes.

By: @perfectman3077

@perfectman3077 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Because these pieces are inherently so inconsistent in size, you'd need to run test 1 at least 10-20 times to get a better average of exactly what is happening.

By: @JorgePR

@JorgePR — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Love your content and the level of details you provide. NOBODY else does it this way. Also… I see you using the BGE more than the Kamado Joe nowadays.

By: @brandonnelson4164

@brandonnelson4164 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

A few other observations I have had between Fogo XL and Fogo black bag.
– XL is harder to start for grilling temps and takes longer to come up to speed.
– XL can flow air better but as long as the grill is drafting well the higher surface area with a filled basket yields higher temps when using medium
– Medium charcoal is better when grilling as it comes up to speed quicker and is easier to move around and distribute the heat more evenly
– With a full basket you can fit more XL by weight (contributing to longer cook times)

By: @Scxe

@Scxe — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:53 +0000

Where did the kamado Joe's go?