These days, there are many more options for charcoal labeled “premium.” But what does that mean, besides more expensive? Machado explained that his and other premium lump charcoal brands ...

“Cowboy Hardwood Charcoal Briquets and B&B Competition Oak Briquets only use a vegetable binder to hold the compressed charcoal together in the pillow form, which is why they’re my go-to when ...