Name: The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
Brand: The Good Charcoal
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Rating: 4.1 (1276 reviews)

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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.

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<summary><ul><li><strong>Pure Acacia Hardwood</strong>: Crafted from premium Acacia hardwood, this 27.5-lb lump charcoal is 100% chemical and filler-free, ensuring a pure, natural flavor and a healthier BBQ experience without harmful additives.</li><li><strong>Enhanced Grilling Performance</strong>: The inherent density of Acacia wood allows this charcoal to burn hotter, last longer, and more evenly compared to oak or hickory, providing ideal grilling temperatures and economic benefits.</li><li><strong>Sustainable African Sourcing</strong>: This product is the first FSC-approved charcoal in the US, responsibly sourced from the Namibian bush where it helps restore native grasslands and supports local farmers by managing acacia tree overgrowth.</li><li><strong>Certified Eco-Friendly</strong>: Production methods are environmentally sustainable, as certified by its partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council, actively contributing to ecological balance in sourcing regions.</li><li><strong>Community Support Mission</strong>: Every purchase directly supports Americans in need, as the company partners with local communities across the US to sponsor free BBQs for those facing food insecurity.</li></ul></summary>

<h3>Experience the Difference with The Good Charcoal Company’s 27.5-lb Lump Charcoal</h3> <p>Elevate your BBQ experience with The Good Charcoal Company’s 27.5-lb Lump Charcoal. This lump charcoal, crafted from premium Acacia hardwood, is designed to burn hotter and last longer, providing you with a clean, chemical-free flavor. It's not just about grilling; it's about enhancing the flavor of your food with every cookout.</p> <h3>Our Story: A Commitment to Quality and Sustainability</h3> <p>The Good Charcoal Company was founded in 2020 by two friends passionate about creating a product that benefits the environment, wildlife, producers, and consumers. They envisioned a healthier, affordable product that also supports Americans experiencing food insecurity. The result is the best chemical-free hardwood lump charcoal in the US, coupled with a commitment to sustainable practices and community support.</p> <h3>Sustainably Sourced for a Better World</h3> <p>We take pride in being the first FSC-approved charcoal in the US, sourced responsibly from the Namibian bush in Africa. Our process helps restore native grasslands and support local farmers by managing the overgrowth of acacia trees. Our partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council ensures that our production methods are environmentally sustainable.</p> <h3>100% Chemical-Free for a Healthier BBQ Experience</h3> <p>Our lump charcoal is made from premium Acacia hardwood and is completely free of harmful chemicals. With no additives or fillers, you can enjoy a healthier BBQ experience with pure, natural charcoal. The density of Acacia wood makes our charcoal burn hotter and longer than oak or hickory, saving you money and providing the perfect grilling temperature.</p> <h3>Community Impact: More Than Just Charcoal</h3> <p>Every bag of The Good Charcoal you purchase helps feed Americans in need. We partner with local communities across the US to sponsor free BBQs for those experiencing food insecurity. Your purchase not only elevates your grilling but also supports a greater cause.</p>

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<ul>  <li>Sustainably harvested lump charcoal made with premium acacia hardwood</li>  <li>Always 100% chemical &amp; filler free</li>  <li>You need less: burns hotter, cleaner, and more evenly</li>  <li>First and only FSC® certified charcoal sold in the US</li>  <li>Featured in TIME Magazine, Food &amp; Wine, FOX Business, &amp; more</li> </ul>

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<li>Sustainably harvested lump charcoal made with premium acacia hardwood</li>
<li>Always 100% chemical &amp; filler free</li>
<li>You need less: burns hotter, cleaner, and more evenly</li>
<li>First and only FSC® certified charcoal sold in the US</li>
<li>Featured in TIME Magazine, Food &amp; Wine, FOX Business, &amp; more</li>
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There’s charcoal… and then there’s what The Good Charcoal Company is doing. This isn’t just fuel—it’s the quiet co-pilot behind some of my best cooks.

From the first spark, you can tell it’s different. It lights fast, burns clean, and doesn’t throw off that harsh, chemical funk that ruins flavor before you even get rolling. What you get instead is pure, honest heat—the kind that lets your wood, your seasoning, and your technique actually shine.

The lump size? Solid. Not a bag of gravel dust like some others. I’m talking real chunks that give you control—whether I’m running a screaming hot sear for a tomahawk straight on the coals or settling into a steady burn for a longer cook. It holds temp like a champ and responds when you adjust airflow, which is everything in live fire cooking.

Flavor-wise, it stays in its lane—in the best way possible. It doesn’t overpower. It supports. That means when I layer in Tennessee cooking wood or finish with a glaze, I’m tasting what I built… not fighting the charcoal.

And here’s something that matters to me: it’s made from reclaimed wood. So while I’m out here cooking over fire, I’m not burning through forests to do it. That’s a win.

Bottom line—this is the kind of charcoal that lets you cook with confidence. No guesswork. No weird burns. Just consistent, clean heat that shows up every time.

If you’re serious about live fire, this isn’t optional gear… it’s foundational.

The Good Charcoal lights fast, burns clean

I started using this lump coal last summer after I first seen it at my local Sam's club. I've used it in my grill as well as my wood burning smoker and have cooked briskets, pork shoulders, ribs, pork bellies, chicken, roast, and steaks. Now I've got 3 cooks in my new gravity feed smoker which the lump coal works well in. In the past I have only bought premium lump coal brands and I have to say this matches any of the premium brands at a better value.

Great Stuff and I will continue buying it.

We are extremely impressed with the Good Charcoal Company Lump charcoal!
As a BBQ competition team, consistency is what we need, for us this charcoal provides a consistent burn rate allowing steady temperatures in our drum smokers without having to reload charcoal throughout the long cooks or continually adjust the fires.
Whether we are cooking in our backyard or on the competition circuit, the Good Charcoal Company charcoal’s combination of consistent sizing, reliable burn and heat output has made it our go-to charcoal hands down!!
We have compared other charcoals side by side with The Good Charcoal, for us there is no better option!!
Overall performance of this lump charcoal in our opinion is above and beyond all others we have used in our backyard and on the competition  circuit.

Competition-Quality Performance

I bought this charcoal after someone in my office forwarded me the article from the Washington Post last summer about how eco-friendly the Good Charcoal Company has become - saving cheetah population (I've been obsessed with cheetahs ever since I was little and then we went on safari). The charcoal is a really great all-natural option and doesn't have the overwhelming flavor of other lump. I read somewhere that pieces were a little smaller, but my husband said that he was really happy with the charcoal and our family loved our Easter BBQ. We didn't even use as much as we thought, and brought some over to our neighbor the next weekend.

My husband loves the char - I love the ecofriendly

Where's the lump charcoal? Second bag I purchased and it's full of small shale bits. I'll have to try a different brand.

No lumps included.

I was very excited to be able to purchase Lump charcoal at Sam's due to the great price but, as soon as I opened the bag and started loading my grill, I was sad and disappointed with the product.
I knew then, another trip back to the store was on the horizon. I am not a fan of briquettes at all because of all the chemicals and heat limitation so I had to go to a different store to get charcoal. Luckily, there's a Walmart next to Sam's and I was able to shop a GREAT selection of lump charcoal at Walmart for a fair price ($15 for a 15lb bag). Product was returned to Sam's and I do not intend to buy it again.

Pieces are TOO SMALL to be called Lump.

I tried this last summer, the bag was practically full of crumbs.. thought ok, maybe I just got a bag that had been tossed around. Grabbed a bag this year , it was the same . Not lump more like crumbs. Disappointed in product , packaging is nice.

When packaging is better than the product

Easily some of the worst chacoal I've ever had the displeasure buying.  Made the mistake of purchasing 4 bags of this crud and every one of the bags the charcoal was in small 2" to 3" sized coal.  Couldn't keep my offset smoker at 250 degrees due to the charcoal being so closely packed that the fire would try to go out.  So very disappointed with this charcoal.  In the past I've always bought my lump charcoal from Sam's won't be buying again till they get a different brand in.  Don't buy this charcoal, it's crap.  Should not have been called "lump" charcoal - more like pebble charcoal.

Worst lump charcoal ever

I bought this “charcoal” a couple years ago and a lot of people had reported the same problem, no lumps, a year later a gave it another shot and, again, no lumps. Here we are again for the 3rd and last time, no lumps.

NO LUMPS! Just ground up charcoal dust!

I'm not one to complain but purchased this The Good Charcoal Lump last week from Sam's Club and the Lump size is less than a quarter coin in size, there was several pieces about 2" but I have never seen Lump charcoal like this, 3" of Lump dust in the bottom of the bag. Trying to light this Lump in a Chimney starter on on the grill grate much of this Good Charcole Lump falls through the grill  grate or Chimney . Sorry for the negative review but it's just the truth,  hopefully your company will outsource large wood pieces in the future.

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the good charcoal lump charcoal - 27.5 lbs. Front-facing black 27.5-lb bag showing The Good Charcoal logo and large "LUMP CHARCOAL" text, "Premium Acacia Hardwood" label, orange text stating "Made 100% chemical-free" and "Burns hotter (You need less)", visible FSC mark, top carry handle and warning label on matte packaging, shown on a white background; often used as grill fuel for backyard and kamado grills.

The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.

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