Toney Marconi
Full Fledged Farker
I normally just use the Blue Bag (I don't notice any odor) but was in Costco today and they had Competition on sale. I bought two 2-packs. Just wondering what I should expect.
i used up two bags just to see so i could comment on it. firstly i think its a bit expensive. two its not that bad to light nor do i think it really burns that quickly at all. ash is less but not by that much. but if you don't control it, that stuff will burn hot like a blast furnace. i hate kingsford with a passion but if this was a bit cheaper and made by someone else i could see myself using it. i think you will find it to be just fine once you get a handle on it.
Good feedback. I believe it's the best high end briquette made. It cooks clean, it's dense but not too dense (unlike stubbs), it's really, really hot, it lasts a while, no sparking, leaves less ash and what is left is a heavy ash that not not fly around when you open the lid, and used briquettes don't fall apart. I don't know of another briquette that can beat it.
I will have to disagree. I have used every type of briquette that I can get my hands on and feel this is the best:
http://www.doitbest.com/Charcoal+an...Oak-model-192-104-026-doitbest-sku-838136.dib
It is natural, has a great smell, burns for a long time and makes less ash than KB.
Those are good briquettes, but they're meant for food service so they're big, long burning with a more moderate temperature IMO. A full chimney does not go very far since a lot of space is wasted with the large size. They also spark a little if memory is correct. Don't remember much about the smell.
X2 for meReally like k comp for direct grilling. Personally I'd use k comp for grilling and use kb for smoking.
But, they have changed the shape and the briquettes are now smaller so you get a more dense pack in the chimney.
I will have to disagree. I have used every type of briquette that I can get my hands on and feel this is the best:
http://www.doitbest.com/Charcoal+an...Oak-model-192-104-026-doitbest-sku-838136.dib
It is natural, has a great smell, burns for a long time and makes less ash than KB.
Switch to lump and you will never go back, JMHO.