I use Kingsford Mesquite charcoal, just wondering what your thoughts are on manufactured charcoal vs natural. Also, Has anyone had experience with the new wood pellets? And are they superior to charcoal. A sales guy at Costco tried to hard sell me on the benefits of wood pellets for grilling. When I saw the temp control on the side of his wood pellet grill only went up to like around 450 F, I told him this wasn't hot enough IMO to sear steaks. He disagreed of course.