BATCH 001
WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOX
BAM is charcoal made from American-grown timber bamboo, hand-sorted and packed in a 5 lb box for outdoor grilling, searing and live-fire cooking.
- 5 lb / 2.27 kg
- American-grown timber bamboo
- No added fillers or binders
- Hand-sorted
88.2%
Carbon Content — Dry Weight Basis
4.6%
Ash Content — Dry Weight Basis
Independent lab analysis — Batch 001 · June 2026
REAL COOKS
BAM IN THE WILD
Real cooks. Real charcoal. Real fire.
Pouring BAM into a kettle grill
Steak over live coals
Loading a chimney with BAM
GRILL COMPATIBILITY
BUILT FOR FAMILIAR CHARCOAL SETUPS
Use BAM in charcoal cooking setups designed for natural charcoal.
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Kettle Grills
Weber Kettle, SnS Grills
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Ceramic Kamados
Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe
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Offset Smokers
Lang, Yoder, Lone Star Grillz
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is BAM Charcoal made from?
BAM is charcoal made from American-grown timber bamboo.
Does BAM contain fillers or binders?
No added fillers or binders.
What does the charcoal look like?
Natural charcoal pieces and slats rather than molded briquettes. Individual pieces vary in size, shape and appearance, and the original bamboo form is still visible in many of them.
How much charcoal comes in a box?
Each box holds 5 lb / 2.27 kg of charcoal, hand-sorted before packing.
What types of charcoal cooking setups can I use BAM in?
BAM is designed for charcoal cooking setups that use natural charcoal, including kettle grills, ceramic kamados and offset smokers.
What does the Batch 001 lab analysis show?
Independent lab analysis of Batch 001 measured 88.2% carbon content and 4.6% ash content on a dry-weight basis.
What is the shipping policy?
Free standard shipping, continental U.S. BAM Charcoal ships within the continental United States (lower 48 states).
Can BAM Charcoal be used indoors?
No. BAM Charcoal is for outdoor use only. Never burn charcoal indoors or in an enclosed space because carbon monoxide can build up and cause serious injury or death.
Really enjoyed using BAM bamboo charcoal for the first time. The quality of the charcoal itself burned incredibly hot and pure; over 1000 degrees measured with my thermos temp gun. Very minimal to no ash at all either compared to a lot of the other brands you’ll find at most stores. I’d definitely recommend giving this stuff a shot; I doubt you’ll be disappointed!
Thank you so much for this - over 1000 degrees and almost no ash is exactly what BAM is built for. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we cannot wait for your next cook 🔥
Let me just say that I really wanted to like this charcoal. Unfortunately a full chimney of it only got to 300 degrees in my Weber
Thank you for the honest feedback and we are sorry the first cook did not go as expected. A full chimney of BAM should easily exceed 600-700°F on a Weber kettle...300°F suggests something may have gone wrong with the light up or airflow rather than the charcoal itself.
A few things worth checking: bottom vents fully open before and during lighting, chimney fully ashed over before dumping (gray ash on every piece), and lid vents open after dumping. BAM is very dense and pure so it needs full airflow to get going properly - more so than standard charcoal with filler that lights easier.
We would love to make this right. Please reach out to us directly at info@bamcharcoal.com and we will send you some tips and make sure your next cook goes the way it should.
I loved it! Very clean burn. I used it as a base coal all weekend.
Thanks so much, Joseph! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean burn and were able to keep using BAM as your base coal throughout the weekend. We really appreciate your support!
BATCH 001
READY TO FIRE UP BAM?
American-grown timber bamboo. No added fillers or binders.
BAM Charcoal — 5 lb Box
$35.99 USD
Free standard shipping, continental U.S.