Charcoal barbecues should only be used with charcoal or briquettes as fuel. Charcoal is a little cheaper than briquettes and reaches the maximum temperature quicker, but is therefore used up faster. Charcoal can be used as fuel, especially for small grilled food with a short cooking time (bratwurst, etc.). Briquettes need longer until they reach the right embers, but keep the heat for longer and give off a constant temperature. You can grill with grill briquettes at a fairly constant temperature for up to several hours.
