Quick Review: Olive Briq Charcoal (Made from olive pits)

Started by SixZeroFour, April 17, 2018, 12:41:43 PM

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April 17, 2018, 12:41:43 PM Last Edit: April 17, 2018, 12:57:15 PM by SixZeroFour


Here are a few quick thoughts on a new briquette charcoal we started carrying at work. Olive Briq charcoal uses crushed up olive pits pressed into briquettes as the fuel source which is nice as it is otherwise a waste product with no other use.

I was a bit skeptical at first, especially after reading the "NO SMOKE" comment printed on the packaging :o , but I have to admit this stuff has more or less NO smoke to it... yes, even while being lit! If you live in a strata complex or have crusty neighbors you could honestly probably get away with using this stuff and nobody would be the wiser. Good stuff in my books

Briquette size and shape: Slightly smaller than a KBB briquette - not far off from Stubbs, maybe a touch smaller.




Cooking thoughts: So when I first started it up I was thinking it might burn not quite as hot as other charcoals, but once it got rolling I would say it burns at least as hot as other briquette offerings. I had no trouble at all searing my steaks so again - quite good!

Member @Darko picked up a bag on the east coast the very same day we got our supply so I am interested to hear his thoughts as well.

Here are a few quick videos for reference:

Olive Briq charcoal at start up:

https://youtu.be/P7IlkhOThjY

Nice and hot:

https://youtu.be/8uEYvyQ6IyQ

This video is to show how well the briq's hold together - the olive charcoal held together extremely well.

https://youtu.be/Yow1r7KxgDg

So there you have it... it's not the cheapest charcoal in the world, but for certain applications it really is a great option IMO.

Give it a shot
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addicted-to-smoke

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April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

SixZeroFour

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April 19, 2018, 11:19:48 AM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?

$17 a bag retail for 6.6lbs :o
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April 19, 2018, 06:15:17 PM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on April 19, 2018, 11:19:48 AM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?

$17 a bag retail for 6.6lbs :o
Wow! Here it's $12.99 for the same bag.

I still haven't had a chance to try it out, but our weather is finally getting decent, so hopefully soon.
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