The last couple cooks that I've used cowboy lump, it shoots tons of embers all over the place, like mini explosions, what would be causing this? I normally use K blue but have been using the cowboy lump a lot more, but this bag is very sparky compared to others.
It's all of that mesquite. I like mesquite, but watch it! :o
cowboy is really hit or miss, and the last 8 or so bags i've had were all miss.
the wood was clearly scrapwood. plywood and 1x1 and 1x2. there were even some rocks.
i think the popping has to do with a lot of factors (mostly moisture and air) - i have noticed that some brands pop more than others.
get yourself some royal oak lump.
If you have a Woodman's grocery near by, give their Grove Lump a try.
All lump tends to spark. That's the nature of the beast.
I live near a woodmans, I always buy my coshell from there. I didn't notice any lump though, I'll have to watch for it.
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I don't touch that Mesquite never, too many embers. It's a shame too, because I see it at the Latino markets at 15 bucks for like a 40lb bag.
Cowboy Lump gets bad reviews.. I tried once and I saw why..
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Quote from: SmoothSmoke on March 02, 2013, 12:00:27 PM
I don't touch that Mesquite never, too many embers. It's a shame too, because I see it at the Latino markets at 15 bucks for like a 40lb bag.
I know most eggers hate it, but man does it give a nice citrus flavor off that goes so well wit mexican food. Especially fish tacos! Please reconsider! ;)
Duke said,
Quoteit give a nice citrus flavor off
That would be the chemicals from the scrap wood!
I use Lazzari, no scraps. I have never used cowboy. The El Mexicano is also pure mesquite.
My bad, I thought you were talking about the Cowboy! 8)
I'm almost out of cowboy. I'll take a break from it and try something new. I've not found (or have looked for yet) Royal Oak Lump. :-\
Quote from: Duke on March 02, 2013, 08:36:24 PM
Quote from: SmoothSmoke on March 02, 2013, 12:00:27 PM
I don't touch that Mesquite never, too many embers. It's a shame too, because I see it at the Latino markets at 15 bucks for like a 40lb bag.
I know most eggers hate it, but man does it give a nice citrus flavor off that goes so well wit mexican food. Especially fish tacos! Please reconsider! ;)
Don't get me wrong, I like the flavor. It's just that I can't handle the sparks while I'm cooking. It's more annoying than anything. I can deal with it while lighting up, but not when I'm flipping a burger.
Just today, I saw a 7# bag of Mexicano Mesquite at the market for $2.77!! :(
I may give it a second chance, the price just can't be beat.
Yeah, the price has gone up. I picked up a few bags of El Mexicano at $1.77 a couple years back for AJ and I. Lots sparks, but at least no rocks. Take a ride out to Lazzari and get the oak they sell. The #40 bags are really reasonable at the factory and you won't find it anywhere else.
I only have storage for one maybe two of those 40lb bags max. I have no garage. To make it worth the drive I'd have to pick up at least 10 or more.
Quote from: Heyjude on March 02, 2013, 05:03:53 PM
Cowboy Lump gets bad reviews.. I tried once and I saw why..
I also tried it once and didn't like it. Won't buy it again, but if it was given to me......
Quote from: Craig on March 03, 2013, 09:59:15 AM
I've not found (or have looked for yet) Royal Oak Lump. :-\
WalMart's near us have it on the shelf.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Royal-Oak-All-Natural-Hardwood-Lump-Charcoal/19546016