What fuel makes charcoal in Minecraft? Any fuel can make charcoal in Minecraft because the smelting result in general is only affected by the main item (top slot), not the fuel item (bottom slot).

In Minecraft, you can use charcoal to smelt ores, cook food, power a minecart with a furnace, or make torches. It is similar to coal and has a similar texture. However, you cannot stack charcoal ...