5kg White Binchotan Charcoal - Lump (ONLINE OFFER ONLY)
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LUMP BINCHOTAN
Lump Binchotan is suited to larger grills like the Weber, Big Green Egg or Kamado Jan. Due to the size of the pieces the best way to light it would be to use a chimney starter as you would making a normal braai. Simply light your binchotan this way and transfer to your grill, allow to insulate for 5 minutes then you'll be ready to grill.
Remember to close your vents to extinguish your binchotan for future uses.
Binchotan is known as the King of all charcoals, a favourite amongst Yakitori bars all over Japan due to it's clean burning properties and the amazing aroma and flavour it imparts when grilling.
Binchotan is the perfect charcoal for barbequing due to its long steady burning properties, and food grilled over binchotan results in a juicier texture and heightened flavours compared to other charcoal. There is little to no smoke and is odourless when burning, so the flavour of the food is kept pure and whats more there are minimal flare ups. This of course all changes when you add fatty meat to the grill.
The binchotan we source is 100% produced from Acacia grown and processed in Africa. Due to Acacia being an invader species it is a much more sustainably sourced.
Unlike Japanese binchotan, which has a total burn time of up to 5 hours and very little ash, Acacia binchotan has a total burn time of a minimum of 3 hours with a higher ash content. Be sure to knock off the ash to release the heat when grilling.
Compared to regular natural hardwood charcoal, Binchotan will burn many times longer and when finished grilling, you should simply extinguish the charcoal so you can use it again.
To extinguish simply close your vents on your grill and leave to cool for many future uses.
SAFETY
- Store binchotan in an airtight plastic container or Extinguishing pot to keep dry.
- If you notice any cracking or popping sounds you need to dry out the charcoal first. This is because binchotan absorbs moisture from the air. Any moisture inside the charcoal will expand on heating causing cracking sounds/spitting/popping. To dry out A) place in the sun or B) If you want to use straight away, put it on low heat for approximately 10+ minutes. After drying out you can increase the temperature or C) Place into a warm oven at 100 degree celcius for 10 minutes before lighting on a direct flame.
- Additionally you can place a metal grill net over the top of the charcoal chimney or Starter Pot for the initial heating phase.
- Always allow sufficient ventilation.
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER R700
We use a selection of reputable national courier companies for deliveries, depending on the delivery address. Your parcel should arrive within 3-5 working days of receipt of the order or POP, if an EFT. Rural delivery may take a little bit longer. We will always advise if there is an expected delay.
SOUTH AFRICA
All delivery costs for products delivered within South Africa are based on a flat rate fee, if under R700 in retail value. R80 for within Cape Town and R120 for National. We also offer a Collection option which is free of charge.
Collection is from:
SETAMONO JAPANESE HOMEWARE - CAPE TOWN
The Courtyard, Shop 5
The Old Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village
De Waterkant, Corner of Dixon & Waterkant Street,
Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
(You can find us in the Courtyard, opposite Yoga Life or beside Scheckter's Raw)
INTERNATIONAL
We do send orders internationally. Costs for international shipping will be based on specific location. For further information regarding our international freight costs, or if you have a specific enquiry, please email hello@setamonotableware.com
All goods are packaged very thoughtfully and with great care.