Midwest HearthCharcoal Starters for BBQ Grill and Barbecue Smokers (48 Squares)

I use these to light the coal in a Kamado Joe Jr. They light easily and immediately, they do not have a strong odor nor do they cause the food to take on an unpleasant taste. Of course, they are totally consumed before you start cooking so no effect on food would be expected.

very good product. Works as declared and worth the money.

I bought these for use with my Kamado Joe grill, and they have made a world of difference in their ease and utility to get the grill's coals fired up. Will buy again.

Works like it should!

This product works great to get lump charcoal started in the bottom of my Green Egg style grill, without using a chimney. Quick to light and no chemical / petroleum smells which could damage the grill. The product breaks apart into the squares as shown on the product image very easily. I only wish they were smaller squares as I generally cut each square in two with my pocket knife so I can spread the flame around a bit more.

There are a lot of charcoal starters out there. I find the twisted strand burn too fast, the wax types work well enough, but they flake a lot and make a mess.These are really good. No mess, they burn well and consistently perform. I can count on a solid fire every time with these. I have bought more than one pack, and the product is consistently reliable.My only negative, which isn’t truly a fault of the starters, is that they do take longer to light and can be harder to get out in windy conditions. Yet, once lit they perform to my expectations. I feel comfortable recommending these to those who like charcoal cooking. And I cook a couple times a week or more, year round.

I bought these Midwest Hearth charcoal starters from the Amazon Warehouse this time because not only the price was definitely interesting, but above all because this product is 100% made in the USA from paraffin mixed with chips of wood and recycled newsprints so it is safer than many other chemical staters on the market. When you read about the chemical residues left on grilled meats you want to think twice before buying whatever product. If I could I would use pine cones or non treated wine sarments, but here in texas it is not so easy to find so Midwest Hearth is the best solution I have found until now. It is the second time I order them on Amazon. They are really economical and efficient: in effect, they come in a pack of 4 plates you have to break, but no tools needed here as each brick is already pre-cut into 6 individual squares. I only need half of one starter to light my bbq and it is more than enough for my charcoal to burn so these 24 squares pack will last for months. a match or a lighter and that is it! I like the fact they do not have a bad odor at all when burning. These starters function with all kind of charcoal bbq or smokers supposedly. I really like this product so I give it 5 stars. Thank you the warehouse for such a good price.

Light up very easy don’t stink up your charcoal or your food more importantly. I will be buying again.