Where can I buy CharCones™?

CharCones™ is a brand new product with limited distribution in select markets, primarily on the East Coast. The good news is, we’ll be coming to a store near you soon.

Click here for a list of stores currently selling CharCones™

My CharCones™ smokes a lot right after I light it. Is that normal?

Yes. CharCones™ uses natural materials like paper and wood to ignite the charcoal. Most people are used to starting charcoal fires with lighter fluid and other petroleum distillates.  Those chemicals offer an impressive fire with less smoke, but can taint the flavor of grilled food (not to mention burn a few arm hairs if you’re not careful!). We like to say, “where there’s real fire, there’s smoke.”

What happens if my cone gets wet?

We don’t recommend soaking CharCones™, but if the outside of the package gets a little wet or it is damp outside – don’t worry. Just ball up a small piece (about half a sheet) of newspaper and place it in the center of your grill. Light the paper and place the ‘cone directly over it. You should have a roaring cone in no time.

What exactly are charcoal briquets?

Basic charcoal briquets are made from mixing natural charcoal (charred wood) and a binder, usually vegetable starch, and pressing them into shapes.

How do CharCones™ actually work?

The key to CharCones™ is the cone. The outer packaging creates a natural chimney to promote airflow and allows the coals to stay together for maximum heat concentration. The end result is a more efficient way to start a charcoal fire without the use of lighter fluid – and you never have to handle individual briquets or messy bags.

How much food can I cook with one ‘Cone?

CharCones™ contain about 3 pounds of premium charcoal briquets. That should be plenty for the average sized meal, or about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds of food. For larger meals, light two CharCones™ side by side.