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Originally Posted by Meat Burner

Just a brethren suggestion...try something in lump besides Cowboy!!!! Anything!!!

You said it!!!! Most frustrating stuff I've ever used! They sell a ton of it, and for just ole basic grilling, it's fine. If you're trying to smoke on a low slow burn, I wouldn't give you a penny for it....

Originally Posted by gtr

The wonderful world of charcoal, laid out in all its glory, right here:

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumprankpoll.htm

this is a fantastic website - lots of great info - these guys are very serious about testing charcoal.

Definitely check out this site! My last butt cook was done w/ Stubbs bought from Lowe's. Worked just fine. I've also used RO with good success. I've got a bag of Original Lump that I will experiment with next, which also makes Rancher, I believe. Both all natural...

The one thing I will say about the bricks, is it does seem to burn more evenly for me, or at least in Ole Blue. Definitely stick w/ the natural bricks though, and good luck!!!