Cowboy Southern Style is all-natural hardwood lump charcoal. We use only the highest quality hardwoods, primarily oak and hickory. Made from superior quality, kiln-dried southern hardwood. The higher carbon content of lump charcoal provides more heat than standard briquets for better searing so you get bigger, better flavor! The lump is ready to cook faster than standard briquets and it produces less ash and requires minimal clean-up. Cowboy Lump Charcoal is great for use in all styles of outdoor cooking appliances, including classic kettle-style barbecues, barrel grills & smokers, and kamado-style ceramic cookers.