Title: Quick Review: Olive Briq Charcoal (Made from olive pits)
Post by: SixZeroFour on April 17, 2018, 12:41:43 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on April 17, 2018, 12:41:43 PM
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Here are a few quick thoughts on a new briquette charcoal we started carrying at work. Olive Briq charcoal uses crushed up olive pits pressed into briquettes as the fuel source which is nice as it is otherwise a waste product with no other use.
I was a bit skeptical at first, especially after reading the "NO SMOKE" comment printed on the packaging :o , but I have to admit this stuff has more or less NO smoke to it... yes, even while being lit! If you live in a strata complex or have crusty neighbors you could honestly probably get away with using this stuff and nobody would be the wiser. Good stuff in my books
Briquette size and shape: Slightly smaller than a KBB briquette - not far off from Stubbs, maybe a touch smaller.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/04/16/op2.jpg)
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Cooking thoughts: So when I first started it up I was thinking it might burn not quite as hot as other charcoals, but once it got rolling I would say it burns at least as hot as other briquette offerings. I had no trouble at all searing my steaks so again - quite good!
Member @Darko picked up a bag on the east coast the very same day we got our supply so I am interested to hear his thoughts as well.
Here are a few quick videos for reference:
Olive Briq charcoal at start up:
https://youtu.be/P7IlkhOThjY
Nice and hot:
https://youtu.be/8uEYvyQ6IyQ
This video is to show how well the briq's hold together - the olive charcoal held together extremely well.
https://youtu.be/Yow1r7KxgDg
So there you have it... it's not the cheapest charcoal in the world, but for certain applications it really is a great option IMO.
Give it a shot
Here are a few quick thoughts on a new briquette charcoal we started carrying at work. Olive Briq charcoal uses crushed up olive pits pressed into briquettes as the fuel source which is nice as it is otherwise a waste product with no other use.
I was a bit skeptical at first, especially after reading the "NO SMOKE" comment printed on the packaging :o , but I have to admit this stuff has more or less NO smoke to it... yes, even while being lit! If you live in a strata complex or have crusty neighbors you could honestly probably get away with using this stuff and nobody would be the wiser. Good stuff in my books
Briquette size and shape: Slightly smaller than a KBB briquette - not far off from Stubbs, maybe a touch smaller.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/04/16/op2.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/04/16/op3.jpg)
Cooking thoughts: So when I first started it up I was thinking it might burn not quite as hot as other charcoals, but once it got rolling I would say it burns at least as hot as other briquette offerings. I had no trouble at all searing my steaks so again - quite good!
Member @Darko picked up a bag on the east coast the very same day we got our supply so I am interested to hear his thoughts as well.
Here are a few quick videos for reference:
Olive Briq charcoal at start up:
https://youtu.be/P7IlkhOThjY
Nice and hot:
https://youtu.be/8uEYvyQ6IyQ
This video is to show how well the briq's hold together - the olive charcoal held together extremely well.
https://youtu.be/Yow1r7KxgDg
So there you have it... it's not the cheapest charcoal in the world, but for certain applications it really is a great option IMO.
Give it a shot
Title: Re: Quick Review: Olive Briq Charcoal (Made from olive pits)
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?
Title: Re: Quick Review: Olive Briq Charcoal (Made from olive pits)
Post by: SixZeroFour on April 19, 2018, 11:19:48 AM
Post by: SixZeroFour on April 19, 2018, 11:19:48 AM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?
$17 a bag retail for 6.6lbs :o
Title: Re: Quick Review: Olive Briq Charcoal (Made from olive pits)
Post by: Darko on April 19, 2018, 06:15:17 PM
Post by: Darko on April 19, 2018, 06:15:17 PM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on April 19, 2018, 11:19:48 AMWow! Here it's $12.99 for the same bag.Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 18, 2018, 09:52:42 AM
Having options is always good. About what does this stuff cost?
$17 a bag retail for 6.6lbs :o
I still haven't had a chance to try it out, but our weather is finally getting decent, so hopefully soon.