After years of trying to understand the head spinning laws and penalties stemming from California’s Proposition 65 compliance, we finally hired an environmental attorney to guide us. We just received the newly printed bags and Rockwood is now available in… Continue reading
High quality lump charcoal like our Rockwood Charcoal will make a metallic “tink” sound during lighting and when contacting other pieces of lump charcoal. Improperly kilned lump charcoal will just sound like wood chunks.
Because we use a kiln and cool our charcoal for the right amount of time at the right temperature, it removes all of the sap, tar, and moisture from the wood, which makes the charcoal brittle due in part to being close to pure carbon.
If you throw a chunk of lump charcoal at a hard surface it should break into several pieces. If it doesn’t break, it’s still wood on the inside causing lower temps, an off putting smell/taste and a faster burn rate.
To learn more about Lump Charcoal and what separates Rockwood from the rest of the pack, check us out online at www.RockwoodCharcoal.com
Do you like Lamb?? If you said yes, then check out this Awesome cook from our buddy Josh, @chkultr. If you said no, check it out anyways and we're sure these pics will change your mind!
Josh had a wicked hot Rockwood Charcoal fire rolling on a rack of lamb from @crowdcow to get that glorious flavored crust. Looks absolutely amazing and delicious! Heck of cook Josh!