You have chosen a barbecue, the next step is to choose the kind of lighting agent. The choice between charcoal or briquettes depends on your type of barbecue. You use charcoal if you need a lot of heat quickly, for example with an open barbecue without a lid. Briquettes are a better choice if you have a barbecue that you seal with a lid. Charcoal gets hot faster than briquettes, but with a briquette starter you also have hot coals with briquettes within 30 minutes. Use smoke moth or wood chips to add a delicious smoky flavor to your dishes.