Briquettes or Lump

[HoosierKettle]

Anyone try the snake method with lump?


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[kettlebb]

I've stuck with Stubbs briquettes but I keep lump on hand for quick hot fast cooks. Ready to cook on quickly and burn hot and fast.


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[Darko]

Anyone try the snake method with lump?


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I did once. It doesn't work so good because lump is too irregular.

[Travis]

I didn't have the best results using lump for a snake either. Had to watch the cooker way to much compared to briqs. That charbroil brand lump is excellent and expensive.

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[HoosierKettle]

After using lump on several cooks, I have to say it's earned a permanent spot. Either using a mix of it and briqs or by itself.

It is much much more responsive fuel source. It will react to damper changes quickly. It starts quicker, you can adjust temperature quicker, you can calm down your fire or kick start quickly, and it's just plain fun to play with.

I like using a mix in the wsm and I prefer straight lump on a small hot cook. I haven't seen huge advantages as far as overall higher temps but it's responsiveness is what I like.

A mix of both and you have advantages of both and faster to start.

The only time I see using all briqs in the future is if I'm out of lump or I'm doing the snake method. Both types are necessary for me but the lump is a real eye opener for me.


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[MINIgrillin]

First let me apologize but I couldn't find a thread on this. Maybe my Search-FU was lacking. Or I'm just blind but I couldn't find one. Now before I get Flamed right outta here please cut me some slack, I'm new.

Plenty of answers on charcoal preference here so I'll weigh in on the other subject.

We were all new here once and as you hang out here more and more you will find that we share knowledge freely. I have never seen anyone getting "flamed" for any kind of question. Grill related or otherwise. Feel free to ask questions. Even newb questions...someone here will help. We all love grilling and sharing knowledge. 

Grill on bro

[Speedster]

Kingsford all the way aka ford briquettes


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[Speedster]

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[HoosierKettle]

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Is that a box of unused antique charcoal?  Cool pic.

I still love some good ole kingsford.


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[hawgheaven]

I use RO lump and briqs exclusively. They both have their place. I use the lump for smoking, and the briqs for grilling. Mostly. Sometimes, I mix it up...