1.   Although lump hardwood charcoal costs considerably more than briquettes, it is more efficient and so ends up costing about the same per use.

2.   All charcoal grills use lump hardwood charcoal or charcoal briquettes.

3.   But natural lump hardwood charcoal, which contains no additives or fillers, is especially desirable for fast-cooking foods like fish and burgers.

4.   Lump hardwood charcoal, however, is considerably more expensive than briquettes.

5.   The difference between expensive lump hardwood charcoal and briquettes is the extra fillers and lighting compounds that are added to the cheaper briquettes.