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9kg Bag20lb / 9.5kg Net
20% Charcoal · 80% HickoryUnique Char Blend
Deeper Smoke RingCharcoal-Boosted
Made in USAPellet Grill Ready
The pellet that brings real charcoal flavour to a pellet grill. 20% genuine charcoal blended with 80% Hickory wood. The closest you can get to a Weber Smokey Mountain finish from a Yoder hopper.
Lumber Jack Char/Hickory is the one pellet on the market that does something no other can: it puts actual charcoal in your hopper. The 20% charcoal content delivers two things pellet grills have always struggled to replicate, the deep smoke ring you only get from charcoal cooking and the traditional charcoal flavour that defines real BBQ. The 80% Hickory provides the bold, bacony smoke profile every pellet cook expects. For brisket cooks chasing a competition-grade smoke ring on a pellet grill, this is the bag.
20% Real Charcoal in Every Pellet
No other manufacturer blends actual charcoal into their wood pellets. Char/Hickory is genuinely unique. Charcoal flavour from a pellet grill.
Deeper, Better Smoke Rings
Charcoal produces more nitric oxide than wood alone, and that is what creates the pink smoke ring on smoked meat. More charcoal in the burn means more visible smoke ring.
Traditional Charcoal Flavour
That distinct charcoal-cooked taste pellet grills cannot normally reproduce. Char/Hickory delivers it without giving up the convenience of a set-and-forget pellet smoker.
Fits Any Pellet Grill
Standard 6mm BBQ pellets. Designed for Yoder Smokers, Green Mountain Grills, Traeger, Pit Boss and Camp Chef. Drop in and cook.
Why The Charcoal Matters
The science of the smoke ring, on a pellet grill.
That pink smoke ring you see around the outside of a properly smoked brisket is not just for show. It is the visual signature of real wood-smoke cooking, produced when nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide from the burning fuel react with the myoglobin in the meat. The more of these compounds in the smoke, the deeper and more visible the ring.
The catch: charcoal produces far more nitric oxide than wood. That is why traditional charcoal BBQs are famous for deep, photogenic smoke rings, and why pellet grills (which burn pure wood) are known for thinner ones. Char/Hickory closes that gap by blending 20% genuine charcoal directly into the pellet, so every pellet that drops into the auger carries some charcoal into the burn.
The 80% Hickory does the rest. You get the bold, classic American BBQ smoke flavour you expect from a Hickory pellet, plus a noticeably better smoke ring and a distinct charcoal-cooked finish. For competition brisket cooks judged on appearance as well as flavour, this is the bag that closes the loop.
Specifications
Blend20% Charcoal / 80% Hickory wood
Bag Size9kg (20lb)
Net Weight9.5kg per bag
Bag Dimensions50 x 35 x 7 cm
Smoke ProfileBold hickory smoke with traditional charcoal undertones. Deeper smoke rings than wood-only pellets.
Best ForBrisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, pulled pork. Any cook where smoke ring and bark matter.
Compatible WithAll pellet grills (Yoder Smokers, GMG, Traeger, Pit Boss, Camp Chef and more)
OriginManufactured in the USA by Lumber Jack
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What to cook with Char/Hickory pellets
- Beef brisket (for maximum smoke ring)
- Beef ribs and short ribs
- Pork ribs (St Louis and baby back)
- Pulled pork and pork shoulder
- Pork belly burnt ends
- Whole chickens, wings and turkey
- Tri-tip, picanha and rump roast
- Smoked sausages and brats
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Char/Hickory is the smoke ring specialist. For everyday all-rounders try Supreme Blend OHC. For maximum single-flavour intensity, 100% Hickory or 100% Cherry. For pork and cheese, Apple Blend. For low-ash long cooks, the Hickory Blend. Find the right pellet for the cook.
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Australia's largest Yoder Smoker showroom stocks the pellets to match.
BBQ Republic runs Yoder Smokers daily. We know what good pellet smoke looks like and what cheap pellets do to a cook. Lumber Jack is what we burn ourselves, on display and in stock at our Wetherill Park showroom for immediate pickup or Sydney metro delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What is Char/Hickory and how does it work?
Char/Hickory is a unique Lumber Jack pellet that blends 20% real charcoal with 80% Hickory wood. The charcoal does two things you cannot achieve with a wood-only pellet: it produces a noticeably deeper pink smoke ring, and it adds that distinct charcoal-cooked flavour you usually only get from a Weber kettle or offset smoker. The Hickory provides the bold, bacony smoke profile that pellet cooks expect. It is the only pellet on the market with this recipe.
Will I really get a better smoke ring with Char/Hickory?
Yes, and there's actual science behind it. The pink smoke ring on smoked meat is created when nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide from the burning fuel react with myoglobin in the meat. Charcoal produces significantly more of these gases than wood does, which is why charcoal cooks famously have deeper smoke rings than pellet cooks. With 20% real charcoal in the pellet, Char/Hickory delivers a deeper, more visible smoke ring than a 100% wood pellet on the same cut of meat.
Does it really taste like charcoal BBQ?
Closer than any other pellet you can buy, yes. It will not be identical to cooking on a Weber Smokey Mountain or a Big Green Egg loaded with lump charcoal, because the charcoal-to-wood ratio is different. But for a pellet grill, this is as close to that traditional charcoal flavour as you can get. If you have ever felt your pellet grill was missing something you used to taste from charcoal cooking, Char/Hickory is the answer.
Char/Hickory vs 100% Hickory vs Hickory Blend, which should I use?
Choose Char/Hickory when smoke ring and charcoal flavour matter, especially on brisket, beef ribs and competition cooks where appearance is judged. Choose 100% Hickory for maximum pure hickory intensity. Choose Hickory Blend for everyday cooks where you want strong hickory smoke with lower ash and a cleaner burn. Many serious pellet cooks keep Char/Hickory specifically for brisket and beef cooks where the smoke ring will be the first thing people see.
Will Char/Hickory work in my pellet grill?
Yes. Char/Hickory is a standard 6mm BBQ pellet and works in all major pellet grills including Yoder Smokers, Green Mountain Grills, Traeger, Pit Boss, Camp Chef and others. The charcoal content does not affect how it feeds through the auger or burns in the firepot.
How long does a 9kg bag last?
A rough rule of thumb on a quality pellet grill is around 1kg of pellets per hour at smoking temperatures (around 110 to 120 degrees C), and more at hotter cooks. A 9kg bag will get you through several long cooks. For brisket cooks specifically, expect to use 4 to 6kg per brisket, so a bag covers about two big cooks.
Can I pick up from the showroom?
Yes. Lumber Jack Char/Hickory pellets are on display and available for immediate pickup from our Wetherill Park showroom, Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. Sydney metro delivery is also available. Call 0434 010 411 to arrange.
