Random thoughts on charcoal

[Rub]

I don't know if it's known here at the WKC or not. But for one of the most in depth lump review sites and databases, check out The Naked Whiz . Tons of info.

[mhiszem]

I don't know if it's known here at the WKC or not. But for one of the most in depth lump review sites and databases, check out The Naked Whiz . Tons of info.

I second that


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[kettlebb]

Jus cracked open the Weber charcoal for the first time tonight. My go to fuels are Weber and Stubbs. They got it right. Burns super hot and clean.


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[addicted-to-smoke]

I buy KBB on sale but prefer hardwood briquets. I find the random bag of Royal Oak briquets good but not much different from KBB. Can't afford lump to use it regularly.

When I lived near Publix grocery stores I bought 8.3lb bags of Barbecue Wood Flavors' brand Hardwood Briquets for about $6 or so. Start easy, burn hot, not a ton of ash. Resealable bag.

They make various kinds of charcoal for lots of brands. Google implies that particular bag was most recently marketed under the Nature's Grilling brand, which doesn't seem to be around anymore. This is what it looked like, only with the Nature's Grilling logo. The rest of the artwork is identical:



https://www.bbqwf.com

[AZ Monsoon]

Someone came to the back of my house to make sure my house wasn't on fire the first (and only) time I have used it. I was lighting 2 chimneys and the smoke was unreal.

Ha. I had a neighbor from down the street walking his dogs a few years ago knock on my front door and very politely say "I think your house is on fire." 

[Ken/Washington]

Jus cracked open the Weber charcoal for the first time tonight. My go to fuels are Weber and Stubbs. They got it right. Burns super hot and clean.


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I just tried Weber also... I'm with you. I'm also fortunate to have a crazy assortment of hard woods to smoke with... All seem to "gel" with these charcoals! [emoji106]

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[Schaefd2]

I buy KBB on sale but prefer hardwood briquets. I find the random bag of Royal Oak briquets good but not much different from KBB. Can't afford lump to use it regularly.

When I lived near Publix grocery stores I bought 8.3lb bags of Barbecue Wood Flavors' brand Hardwood Briquets for about $6 or so. Start easy, burn hot, not a ton of ash. Resealable bag.

They make various kinds of charcoal for lots of brands. Google implies that particular bag was most recently marketed under the Nature's Grilling brand, which doesn't seem to be around anymore. This is what it looked like, only with the Nature's Grilling logo. The rest of the artwork is identical:



https://www.bbqwf.com

If you want to try an affordable 100% lump, try GFS (Gordon Food Service) brand. I'm hooked on the stuff. 20# bag for $14. There are lots of big chunks and I've seen zero rocks and other crap in it. It is Royal Oak rebranded.


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[Jules V.]

RO lump for smoking.  Lazzari  lump for most other  types of cooking. Lazzari is cheap at  a regular price of less than $14 for 40 lb.


JV

[Scott Zee]

I found these 2 boxes of lump over the weekend. Any ideas as to age?? I've been rolling with Stubbs and Weber briquettes lately...only lump I've been using is Cowboy and only when I'm doing pizza's.

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