Marabu – BBQ Flavour

At YAKINIKU®, we strive to offer a complete package with our Kamado barbecues. The Marabu charcoal from BBQ Flavour is ideal for this. Marabu charcoal, made from the Marabu tree, is an excellent choice for barbecue enthusiasts. This tree, originally from Africa, spread to Cuba in the 19th century and is now widespread there. Thanks to various economic circumstances and a bit of land neglect, the tree has become well-established in Cuba. The charcoal made from this tree is known for its quality, efficiency and durability.

When you add fire lighters to it, you are well prepared. The Marabu charcoal ensures even heat, so you don't have to refill your Kamado during grilling. This way, you always get the most out of your grilling experience.
 

What is the best charcoal?

In combination with the YAKINIKU® Kamado, Marabu is truly an ideal choice. It is known for its excellent heat retention. Due to its dense composition, it can become very hot and retain that heat for a long time, making it perfect for both fast grilling and slow cooking. Another advantage is that it produces almost no smoke, resulting in a clean burn and better-tasting food.

With Marabu, you can easily control the temperature in your Kamado. You can achieve very high temperatures, but the low & slow cooking technique also works perfectly with Marabu charcoal. Do you want to get the most out of your Kamado? Then combine Marabu with BBQ Flavour smoking wood and chunks for that authentic smoked flavour.

Additionally, Marabu is suitable for various types of barbecues. You can use it in a Kamado, Shichirin, or for open grilling. Even professional chefs increasingly choose Marabu because of its high quality, durability, and fine structure.

So what makes Marabu charcoal the best choice for your barbecue? Marabu burns longer and more consistently than many other types of charcoal, such as Acacia charcoal. This makes it particularly economical and effective, both for "high & fast" grilling and "low & slow" cooking methods. Its natural composition without chemical additives emphasizes the authentic taste of grilled food, making Marabu a favourite among barbecue lovers.

Marabu charcoal is also perfect for use in a Kamado grill. The high caloric value and long burn time of this charcoal ensure slow and even heat release, which is ideal for a Kamado. Additionally, Marabu produces little smoke, which is essential in closed grill systems to prevent unwanted flavours. The consistent size of the charcoal pieces also ensures optimal airflow within your Kamado.
 

Did you know?

Marabu lasts on average three times longer than regular supermarket charcoal. This means you don't have to refill your grill as often and can enjoy your barbecue sessions longer without interruptions. Moreover, Marabu burns in a controlled way due to its high carbon content of 80-90%, ensuring consistent heat. Perfect for long BBQ sessions!
 

Why choose Marabu charcoal?

The production of Marabu charcoal is a structured process. It starts with carefully stacking Marabu branches, which are then burned under controlled conditions. This requires craftsmanship and time, but the result is high-quality charcoal that you can use in many types of barbecues.

Marabu has several characteristics that make it ideal for your Kamado BBQ:

• High density: You can enjoy many grilling hours.
• No chemical additives: This ensures little smoke and a pure taste.
• Consistent heat: Perfect for temperature control.
• Long burn time: On average 4.5 hours of stable barbecuing.
• Versatility: Suitable for Kamado, Shichirin, or open grilling.

Quality plays an important role in barbecuing, and at YAKINIKU® we are fully aware of that.
 

How do you know if charcoal is good?

You can recognise good charcoal by a few key characteristics:

• High caloric value: This provides a longer and hotter burning fuel source.
• Low smoke production: This indicates full carbonisation and efficient combustion.
• Consistency in chunk size: This promotes even burn time and temperature distribution.

Marabu more than meets all these criteria. Fill your Kamado to the top with Marabu charcoal. If you have used your Kamado before, first shake the charcoal basket so that excess ash falls down. Then refill it with fresh charcoal.

Place 2 to 3 fire lighters between the charcoal and light them with a match or lighter. Once the fire lighters have burned out and the coals are glowing, you can start grilling. Use the Kamado vents to reach the desired temperature. Thanks to the fine structure of Marabu, you can effortlessly achieve both low and high temperatures.

Would you like to learn more about different cooking techniques? Check out our Tips & Tricks page on the website. Here you will find all the tricks you really need to know about your Kamado and Shichirin.
 

All the benefits of Marabu

At YAKINIKU®, we deliver the best quality Marabu charcoal from BBQ Flavour, so you can become a true BBQ chef at home. Marabu is also a great type of charcoal to start with, thanks to its many benefits:

• Suitable for various cooking techniques: from low & slow to high & fast.
• Good temperature control: You can achieve both low and high temperatures.
• Consistent heat: Reliable and stable.
• Less smoke and ash: This makes barbecuing increasingly easier.
• Sustainable: Long burn time, less refilling, and therefore less consumption.

In short, you can really go in any direction with Marabu. That is why it is a must-have for every barbecue enthusiast!