Pok Pok Thaan charcoal

[Jlipp79]

Has anyone tried Pok Pok Thaan charcoal?

[Syzygies]

Yes. The forum search will find old threads on this. I like it. Pricey, more flavor than the very neutral KK extruded coconut. It reminds me of roadside barbecue in Thailand, which I miss. Definitely worth a try.

[Mcjudsten]

We also liked it, like the fruitwood profile.  Burn time was solid.  Not in the regular rotation for us due to cost and local availability.

[tony b]

Yes, I've used it. As noted, not exactly the same as KK extruded cocochar, closer to binchotan for yakitori grills, but a nice hot, long-burning charcoal. Available via Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00R8HILG8

[Poochie]

It looks a lot like this stuff from Academy. It's really good stuff, but don't shake the coal basket after a cook. This stuff will disintegrate.  It burns for a long time and is only $15 for 30lbs. 

[tony b]

Where do you buy it, @Poochie?

 

[Poochie]

Academy Sports stores. We have 2 in my area. They also carry B&B charcoal and BBQing supplies.

[johnnymnemonic]

@PoochieI also have tried "blazing coco".  It disintegrates as well after it has burned once.  Leaves behind a ton of crap if it doesn't fully burn.  Not recommended.  

[tony b]

Unfortunately, there are no Academy Sports in Iowa, yet. Win some, lose some!

[dillgaya]

It's really awesome but what do you think about ceramic pan?

[Poochie]

Here's some great advice from that link: The best way to know if a pan is safe in the oven is to look for a symbol that says the pan is safe in the oven. 

It's the kind of information that makes you scratch your head and wonder if the world has gone to ****.  Enameled cast iron would be my first choice. The link is for non-stick pans and not ceramic. A ceramic pan can take heat up to around 350 degrees F.