Charcoal is actually made from wood that’s been burned in a low oxygen oven or silo until it’s basically just pure carbon, also known as char, it’s got more potential energy than wood, and “burns steady, hot, and produces less smoke and fewer dangerous vapors while providing the highest quality when it comes to the results. You get that rich, smokey flavor in your food when using charcoal. "Many people love the aromatic flavor that is created when the meat drips onto the grill, smokes and then adds an additional flavor, Grilling also reduces the amount of fat, saturated fat and calories as the fat drips off the meat and onto the charcoal.