Big Block XL Lump Charcoal

This is Why You'll Love Big Block XL Lump Charcoal

  • Smoke flavor: Kamado Joe’s Big Block XL charcoal surpasses competitors by sourcing from authentic guayaibi, aistal and white quebracho hardwoods, providing a clean burn and imparting robust wood-fired flavor to culinary creations. This lets you add the stated smoke flavor to your food and choose a wood that suits your cook.
  • Smoke flavor: Harness the heat of our Big Block XL charcoal and easily burn at high steak-searing temperatures, or drop down to low-and-slow smoking temperatures for a steady temperature control. This helps you manage the cooking temperature.
  • Smoke flavor: Kamado Joe 100% Natural Lump Charcoal costs less per use because the hardwood charcoal burns hotter, the larger pieces burn longer, and you can reuse the charcoal up to three times. This lets you add the stated smoke flavor to your food and choose a wood that suits your cook.
  • Smoke flavor: Additionally, Kamado Joe’s 100% natural lump charcoal burns hotter, ensuring each use is efficient, and its larger pieces contribute to an extended lifespan. This lets you choose the fuel or wood specified for your cooking setup.
  • Smoke flavor: Re-use the charcoal up to three times for efficient and cost-effective charcoal grilling. This lets you choose the fuel or wood specified for your cooking setup.
  • Smoke flavor: Discover the quality of charcoal grilling with Kamado Joe fuel. This lets you choose the fuel or wood specified for your cooking setup.
  • Smoke flavor: Includes one 20-pound bag of charcoal. This lets you choose the fuel or wood specified for your cooking setup.

 Why Kamado Joe? 

Kamado Joe grills are built for cooks who want more control, more versatility, and authentic charcoal flavor. Their premium ceramic construction holds heat efficiently, while smart design features make it easy to smoke low and slow, sear at high temperatures, bake, roast, and grill.

From the Classic Joe® and Big Joe® series to the digitally controlled Konnected Joe™, Kamado Joe offers options for casual backyard cooks and serious BBQ enthusiasts alike.

One grill. More ways to cook. Built to perform for years.

A bag of Kamado Joe Big Block SL Lump charcoal standing behind a small pile of lumps of charcoal

How It Works

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Smoke flavor

Kamado Joe’s Big Block XL charcoal surpasses competitors by sourcing from authentic guayaibi, aistal and white quebracho hardwoods, providing a clean burn and imparting robust wood-fired flavor to culinary creations. This lets you add the stated smoke flavor to your food and choose a wood that suits your cook.

2. 

Smoke flavor

Harness the heat of our Big Block XL charcoal and easily burn at high steak-searing temperatures, or drop down to low-and-slow smoking temperatures for a steady temperature control. This helps you manage the cooking temperature.

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Big Block XL Lump Charcoal

Technical Specifications

  • Product code: KJ-CHAR

How It Works

1

Build the Fire

Add hardwood logs or chunks to the firebox and light it.

2

Control the Temperature

Use the dampers to maintain the ideal smoking temperature.

3

Enjoy Authentic BBQ

Let the wood fire and smoke do the work for incredible flavor.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What makes Kamado Joe different from a standard grill?

Kamado Joe grills use thick ceramic construction to retain heat and moisture extremely well. This gives you better temperature stability and lets one grill handle low-and-slow smoking, high-heat searing, roasting, baking, and everyday grilling.

Which Kamado Joe model is right for me?

The Classic Joe® is a great all-around choice for most backyards, while the Big Joe® offers significantly more cooking space for larger families and entertaining. Joe Jr.® is better for smaller spaces or portability, and Konnected Joe™ models add digital temperature control and app connectivity.

How long does a Kamado Joe take to heat up?

For normal grilling temperatures, allow roughly 15–20 minutes once the charcoal is lit. Higher searing temperatures may take a little longer, while low-and-slow cooking is typically set up gradually for stable heat control.

Can I smoke, grill, and bake with the same Kamado Joe?

Yes. That versatility is one of the main reasons people choose a kamado grill. With the right setup and accessories, you can smoke brisket, grill steaks, roast chicken, cook pizza, bake bread, and more on the same grill.

What warranty does Kamado Joe include?

Kamado Joe provides a limited lifetime warranty on key ceramic components for the original purchaser. Other components have shorter warranty periods depending on the part, including metal, cast iron, electronics, heat deflectors, pizza stones, and accessories.

Does a Kamado Joe use a lot of charcoal?

No. The ceramic body is highly efficient at holding heat, so a properly managed Kamado Joe can run for long cooking sessions on a relatively small amount of lump charcoal.

Can I use regular charcoal briquettes?

Kamado Joe recommends lump charcoal because it lights cleanly, reaches high temperatures, and produces less ash. It also helps maintain better airflow during long cooks.

Is Kamado Joe difficult to use for beginners?

There is a short learning curve, mainly around airflow and temperature control, but the basic system is simple. Once you understand the top and bottom vents, maintaining stable temperatures becomes very straightforward.

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