Use it the same as you use ordinary charcoal. The mesquite chips in the charcoal gives the meat a smoky mesquite flavor.
Mesquite. It hides the flavor of the lighter fluid.
I'm using mesquite charcoal in the grill. Let's look a little more closely at this mesquite tree.
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I hope that I don't get a lump of charcoal for Christmas!
Many people are familiar with charcoal briquettes that are sold in grocery stores for grilling. One popular alternative is known as hardwood lump charcoal. These are pieces of charcoal that have not been extensively processed. Lump charcoal will create more heat than briquettes. It also burns quicker than briquettes so more is required for longer cooking times. Many homes have turned to hardwood lump charcoal for barbecuing because it contains no fillers and no lighter fluid that could affect the taste of food.
Charcoal briquettes fall under the element of carbon. Briquettes are carbonized wood of several different species. Most are made of mesquite.
There are many benefits of mesquite-wood roasting or grilling. It is best used to add smoke-flavor to steaks, chicken, pork , and fish. Mesquite smoke flavoring can be added to vegetable stir-fries as well. Mesquite just adds a whole another dimension of flavor to your food that charcoal just does not do.
Non-living. There is no reason why charcoal, in lump form or powdered, should be considerd alive.
The ranch was surrounded by mesquite bushes
There is no best charcoal for everyone. It all depends on your preference whether you want just plain charcoal, mesquite flavor, wood chip flavor or some other flavor. Yes there are some brands that are easier to light then others but it still is up to your choice.
The major negative of using a charcoal barbecue grill is the time it takes to get the charcoal burning and ready to cook. One will also need to wait several hours after the BBQ before the coals have cooled and to be able to clear it away.
If you use Matchlight or other Charcoal and lighter fluid combinations it will sometimes turn gray. It will also taste just like lighter fluid. Try using a lump charcoal and chimney starter combo. Works like a charm.