What charcoal should I use in a Masterbuilt Gravity Series?

The Masterbuilt Gravity Series is designed to run on standard charcoal briquettes or natural lump charcoal fed through the gravity-fed hopper. Briquettes produce a more consistent burn temperature which suits long low and slow cooks. Natural lump charcoal lights faster and burns hotter, which suits high-heat grilling. Avoid charcoal with chemical additives or self-lighting coatings as these can affect the flavour of your food.

Can I add wood to a Masterbuilt Gravity Series for smoke flavour?

Yes. Wood chunks can be dropped directly into the charcoal hopper alongside your charcoal to produce smoke flavour. Hickory produces a strong, bold smoke suited to beef and pork. Apple and cherry produce a milder, sweeter smoke suited to poultry and ribs. Use chunks rather than chips as chips burn off too quickly in the hopper before reaching the firebox.

How long does a hopper of charcoal last in the Gravity Series?

Hopper burn time depends on the model and cook temperature. The Gravity Series 1150 hopper holds enough charcoal for up to 12 hours of cook time at low and slow temperatures around 107 degrees. At higher grilling temperatures burn time is shorter. Briquettes generally last longer per load than lump charcoal due to their more uniform density and slower burn rate.

How do I light a Masterbuilt Gravity Series?

Load charcoal into the hopper, place one or two natural firestarters at the bottom of the firebox through the ashbox door, and light them. Close the ashbox door, power on the unit, and set your target temperature on the digital control panel. The fan-assisted system takes over from there. The Gravity Series reaches 230 degrees in around 7 minutes. Never use lighter fluid as it can damage internal components and affect food flavour.

Can I use heat beads or briquettes with chemical additives in the Gravity Series?

Standard charcoal briquettes without chemical additives work well in the Gravity Series hopper. Avoid self-lighting briquettes or heat beads with chemical starters as these produce off-flavours that affect your food and can leave residue in the firebox. Use natural lump charcoal or plain briquettes and light with a natural firestarter for the cleanest results.

Do you deliver Masterbuilt charcoal and fuel in Sydney?

Yes. BBQ Republic offers free delivery across Sydney on all Masterbuilt fuel orders. You can also purchase in store at our Wetherill Park showroom. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Masterbuilt Charcoal and Fuel

Charcoal and wood products for the Masterbuilt Gravity Series, stocked by an authorised Masterbuilt dealer. The Gravity Series runs on standard lump charcoal or briquettes fed through its gravity-fed hopper. Add wood chunks alongside your charcoal for real smoke flavour without a dedicated offset. We stock the fuels we actually use in our own Gravity Series Smokers.

Masterbuilt Compatible Fuel

The Right Fuel for the Gravity Series.

The Gravity Series hopper accepts standard charcoal briquettes and lump charcoal. The fuel you choose directly affects heat consistency, cook time, and smoke flavour.

Gravity Series Compatible

The Gravity Series hopper is designed for standard charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal. Quality charcoal lights faster, maintains stable temperatures, and reduces clinker build-up in the ashbox.

Add Real Smoke Flavour

Drop wood chunks into the charcoal hopper alongside your fuel. Hickory, apple, and cherry wood each produce distinctly different smoke profiles. No separate smoker required.

Up to Temperature Fast

The Gravity Series reaches 230 degrees in around 7 minutes. Quality charcoal sustains that temperature with less top-up frequency and more consistent digital control throughout a long cook.

Free Sydney Delivery

Free delivery across Sydney on all orders. Available in our Wetherill Park showroom. Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm.

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