South African Hardwood Charcoal – Lump or Briquettes (4kg)
Fire up your braai or BBQ with the deep, mellow flavour only true South African hardwood charcoal can deliver. Our premium 4kg bags are made from dense, sustainably sourced hardwoods that burn hotter, cleaner, and longer than typical charcoal — giving you consistent heat and that unmistakably lekka South African cooking energy.
This charcoal lights beautifully in 15–20 minutes in a chimney starter, holds a steady burn, and adds a gentle wood-smoke flavour that enhances anything from chops and chicken to boerewors, brisket, or veggies. Whether you’re cooking low-and-slow or searing hot for a quick weeknight braai, this blend gives you reliable heat and exceptional results.
Choose the style that suits your cooking:
Lump Charcoal (4kg)
Performance:
Fast lighting, natural irregular pieces, and strong heat output. Lump charcoal gives you that traditional open-flame control, letting you dial in temperatures easily and get a proper caramelised sear on your meat.
Best For:
Steaks, chops, boerewors, ribs, chicken, skewers, seafood, and any cook where flavour and responsiveness matter. Great for kettles, drums, offset smokers, kamado grills, and open braais.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Burns hotter than briquettes
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Clean, low-ash burn
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Pure hardwood — no additives
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Beautiful mellow hardwood aroma
Briquettes (4kg)
Performance:
Even, steady heat with long burn times — perfect for controlled cooking sessions where you want predictable temperatures without constant adjustment.
Best For:
Long cooks like pork shoulder, chicken roasts, potjies, lamb legs, or anything where you want to “set and forget” your braai or BBQ.
Why You’ll Love It:
Why South African Hardwood?
Dense SA hardwoods burn slower, hotter, and cleaner than most supermarket charcoal. That means less waste, more heat, and more flavour across the whole cook. It’s the braai lover’s fuel of choice — and now NZ can enjoy it too.
