Blues Hog Premium Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes – 15.4 lb

100% Natural Southern Hickory Charcoal for Grilling and Smoking

Fire up authentic charcoal flavour with Blues Hog Premium Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes, available at You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Made with sweet Southern hickory, these premium hardwood briquettes provide the classic charcoal and wood-smoke character backyard cooks and competition pitmasters look for. Their consistent construction helps produce steady, dependable heat for grilling, smoking and low-and-slow barbecue.

Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes contain no mineral fillers and are made from 100% natural hardwood. Use them in charcoal grills, water smokers, kamado-style cookers and other compatible charcoal-burning equipment.

Why Choose Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes?

• Made with sweet Southern hickory

• 100% natural hardwood charcoal

• No mineral fillers

• Single-sourced for improved consistency

• Designed for long, steady-burning heat

• Provides authentic charcoal-smoke flavour

• Suitable for grilling and smoking

• Trusted by backyard cooks and competition pitmasters

• 15.4 lb bag

• Available in Canada from You Need A BBQ

Authentic Southern Hickory Flavour

Blues Hog briquettes are made with Southern hickory to produce a traditional barbecue aroma and flavour.

Hickory smoke pairs especially well with:

• Beef brisket

• Pork ribs

• Pork shoulder

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Burgers

• Steaks

• Sausages

• Smoked vegetables

For a lighter smoke profile, use fewer smoking-wood chunks and allow the hickory charcoal to provide the main background flavour.

Long, Steady-Burning Heat

Blues Hog Premium Hardwood Briquettes are designed to provide controlled, steady heat throughout a cook.

Their consistent shape makes it easier to arrange the charcoal for different cooking methods, including:

• Two-zone grilling

• Direct high-heat grilling

• Indirect roasting

• Low-and-slow smoking

• Charcoal baskets

• Snake or fuse-style arrangements

• Minion-style smoker setups

Actual burn time and temperature will vary depending on the cooker, airflow, weather, charcoal arrangement and amount of fuel used.

Great for Water Smokers

Blues Hog briquettes are an excellent fuel choice for charcoal water smokers.

Their uniform shape and steady-burning design make them easy to arrange in the charcoal chamber for ribs, chicken, pork shoulder and brisket.

They are suitable for cookers such as:

• Napoleon Apollo water smokers

• Bullet-style charcoal smokers

• Drum smokers

• Offset smokers with charcoal baskets

• Other compatible charcoal smokers

Follow the cooker manufacturer’s directions for lighting, airflow and charcoal capacity.

Ideal for Charcoal Grills

Use Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes for direct or indirect grilling.

For two-zone cooking, arrange lit charcoal on one side of the grill and leave the other side without direct heat. This gives you a hot zone for searing and a cooler zone for finishing food more gently.

Use them for:

• Burgers

• Steaks

• Chicken

• Pork chops

• Sausages

• Kebabs

• Corn

• Grilled vegetables

Suitable for Low-and-Slow BBQ

For longer smoking sessions, arrange the charcoal according to your smoker’s recommended setup and light only a portion of the briquettes.

As the fire gradually spreads through the unlit charcoal, it can provide controlled heat for foods such as:

• Brisket

• Pork shoulder

• Ribs

• Whole chicken

• Turkey

• Beef ribs

Adjust the cooker’s vents gradually and allow time for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

Add Smoking-Wood Chunks

Blues Hog briquettes can be used alone or paired with compatible smoking-wood chunks.

Popular flavour pairings include:

• Hickory for pork and beef

• Pecan for poultry and pork

• Cherry for ribs and chicken

• Apple for poultry and pork

• Post oak for brisket and beef

Use wood chunks in moderation. Clean, light smoke usually produces a better result than heavy, dense smoke.

How to Light Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes

A charcoal chimney is a convenient way to light briquettes without pouring lighter fluid over the fuel.

Place the required amount of charcoal in the chimney and ignite it using an appropriate fire starter. Once the briquettes are burning properly, carefully transfer them into the cooker and arrange them for direct or indirect cooking.

Always follow the lighting and safety directions supplied with your grill, smoker, chimney starter and charcoal.

Bag Size

Each bag contains:

15.4 lb of premium hardwood charcoal briquettes

The bag size is suitable for backyard grilling, smoker cooks, competition practice and regular charcoal cooking.

The number of cooks per bag will depend on the cooker, cooking temperature, weather and amount of charcoal used.

Storage Tips

Keep unused charcoal:

• In a dry, protected area

• Away from rain and snow

• Off damp concrete

• Inside the original closed bag or a suitable dry container

• Away from ignition sources

Charcoal can absorb moisture, which may make it harder to light and maintain a clean, steady fire.

Charcoal Safety

Use charcoal only outdoors in a properly ventilated area.

Never use a charcoal grill or smoker inside a house, garage, tent, vehicle or enclosed structure. Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide, an invisible and potentially deadly gas.

Keep children and pets away from hot cookers, lit charcoal and cooling ashes. Allow ashes to cool completely before disposal and follow local fire regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes made from?

They are made from 100% natural hardwood with sweet Southern hickory.

Do Blues Hog briquettes contain mineral fillers?

No. Blues Hog states that these briquettes contain no mineral fillers.

How large is the bag?

Each bag contains 15.4 lb of charcoal briquettes.

Are these good for smoking?

Yes. Their steady-burning design makes them suitable for low-and-slow cooking in compatible charcoal smokers.

Can I use them in a charcoal grill?

Yes. They can be used for direct grilling, indirect cooking and two-zone charcoal setups.

Can they be used in a water smoker?

Yes. They are well suited to compatible water smokers, bullet smokers and other charcoal-fuelled cookers.

What flavour does Southern hickory provide?

Hickory produces a recognizable barbecue-smoke flavour that pairs especially well with beef, pork and poultry.

Can I add wood chunks?

Yes. Smoking-wood chunks can be added for a customized smoke profile. Use them sparingly to maintain clean smoke.

Are briquettes better than lump charcoal?

Neither is automatically better for every cook. Briquettes offer a consistent shape and controlled burn, while lump charcoal commonly lights quickly and may reach higher temperatures. The best option depends on your cooker and cooking method.

How should the charcoal be stored?

Store the bag in a dry, protected location away from moisture and ignition sources.

Can charcoal be used indoors?

No. Charcoal must only be burned outdoors in a properly ventilated area because it produces carbon monoxide.

Where can I buy Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes in Canada?

Blues Hog Premium Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes are available at You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Available at You Need A BBQ

Shop Blues Hog Premium Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes – 15.4 lb at You Need A BBQ.

You Need A BBQ carries charcoal, smoking wood, grills, smokers, sauces, seasonings and accessories for backyard cooks and competition pitmasters.

Whether you are grilling burgers, smoking ribs or preparing an overnight pork shoulder, Blues Hog Charcoal Briquettes provide natural Southern hickory flavour and steady charcoal heat.