{"title":"Single Species Charcoal","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure, hardwood charcoal from a single wood species. 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Alder’s light density and uniform grain made it the historic choice for quick, responsive ignition and today, it makes for an exceptionally fast-lighting, responsive charcoal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDesigned for grillers who want a crisp, clean-burning fire that gets up to temperature in a flash, this single-species alder lumpwood delivers a bright, lively heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember, remember to barbecue in November - flavour, treason and plot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy Choose Blackdown Alder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRapid Ignition:\u003c\/b\u003e Inheriting the quick-lighting legacy of historic powder woods, it catches fast and gets you cooking in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLively, Clean Heat:\u003c\/b\u003e Burns bright and hot with minimal lingering ash, making it exceptionally responsive to airflow adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSustainably British:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% locally harvested British alder, retort-fired with zero chemicals, fillers, or accelerants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Size: 25mm (dust-free)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% British Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Eco-friendly retort method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Blackdown Hills, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackdown Charcoal","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":55113421914453,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":55113421947221,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/2527\/3941\/files\/GX010436.jpg?v=1790491600"},{"product_id":"blackdown-ash","title":"Blackdown Ash - British Ash Charcoal - 2026 harvest","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhole-roasted celeriac, fire-baked leeks, or charred beetroot in herb oil roasted to allow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e sugars inside the vegetables to caramelise deeply into a sweet, earthy, paste.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhole sea bass, Cornish squid, or charred king prawns with garlic butter for\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e a delicate, tender interior.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA symbol of creation, strength, and endurance, and steeped in the history of the longbow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAcross European tradition, the ash tree is celebrated in ancient creation lore as a pillar of life, strength, and endurance. 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