Preference: Stubb's vs Kinsford Competition

Trumpstylz · 01-13-2013, 08:35 PM

I was reading on Pattiodaddios previous post about a comparison. Both look good, but I would probably end up going with whichever is cheaper (I'm pretty sure the 2X20lb bags of comp are around 20$ at costco, not sure on stubbs).

Which do you prefer?

Big George's BBQ · 01-13-2013, 08:46 PM

I have only used Stubbs- I liked them for my meadowcreek

woodbutcher1 · 01-13-2013, 09:18 PM

i have always only used Kingsford,why? i can get it cheap several times a year and stock up on it.

CarolinaQue · 01-13-2013, 09:21 PM

Just to clarify, Kingsford Competition is different than the standard blue bag stuff, and more expensive. With that said, I much prefer the Kingsford Competition over Stubb's.

Trumpstylz · 01-13-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaQue

Just to clarify, Kingsford Competition is different than the standard blue bag stuff, and more expensive. With that said, I much prefer the Kingsford Competition over Stubb's.

Huh. I was expecting people to say the opposite.

Foxfire · 01-13-2013, 10:54 PM

Never used Stubbs, but am interested to try. I like Kingsford Comp a lot but I find it pricey for day to day use. That said, I just saw K. Comp. at Walmart today for the first time I recall. Think it was about $9 for the 11+ lb. bag.

Cloudsmoker · 01-13-2013, 11:48 PM

I prefer Stumps - but mostly because I can get it at Lowes or Tom Thumb grocery store.
Have only seen K-competition at Costco once.

BigBellyBBQ · 01-14-2013, 03:07 AM

neither I like royal oak..I think Stubs (worked okay) is made by the same people that do cowboy

CarolinaQue · 01-14-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Huh. I was expecting people to say the opposite.

The opposite of what? Were you expecting more people to like Stubb's over Kingsford Comp? It does appear that Stubb's is leading the poll.

Vision · 01-14-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

I was reading on Pattiodaddios previous post about a comparison. Both look good, but I would probably end up going with whichever is cheaper (I'm pretty sure the 2X20lb bags of comp are around 20$ at costco, not sure on stubbs).

Which do you prefer?

If you can get k comp at that price let me know, it's usually closer to $1/lb.

I prefer K comp.

Stubbs briquettes are heavier. You don't get a lot, one bag of Stubbs will only fill up one chimney. It's one of the hottest burning charcoals I've used. But I haven't experienced a taste difference between Stubbs and K comp, so K comp wins since it's easier to work with.

Jaskew82 · 01-14-2013, 08:04 AM

I use Stubbs for competition cooking. I have never used Kingsford Competition because its darn expensive and hard to find around here. I find blue bag is fine for the backyard and Stubbs is my charcoal of choice for competition. Though, I honestly don't think I can taste the difference.

foam2 · 01-14-2013, 08:15 AM

There is an article at the naked whiz regarding both kingsford briquettes. My own personal preference is the competition briquettes but I have used both.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productrevi...ompetition.htm

SmokinSlowPoke · 01-14-2013, 08:22 AM

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one bag of Stubbs will only fill up one chimney.

I think you may be buying the smaller bags

. I have a weber chimney (large not the mini) and I used Stubbs this weekend. I filled it all the way up twice and 3/4 of the way up once and still have 1/3 of the bag left.

You can buy a 16 pounds bag of Stubbs at Lowes for $8.99 regular price, thats pretty strong.

Smoking Westy · 01-14-2013, 08:41 AM

Stubbs here as well mainly because it is easy to get and the price isn't too bad. I run it almost exclusively in my WSM and love the stuff.

eddieh70301 · 01-14-2013, 10:40 AM

I have used both. I find Kingsford Comp has more ash compared to Stubbs. I can't get Kingsford Comp any longer so I use Stubbs or RO lump. that's what is readily avail in my area.

01-13-2013, 08:35 PM	#1
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Preference: Stubb's vs Kinsford Competition I was reading on Pattiodaddios previous post about a comparison. Both look good, but I would probably end up going with whichever is cheaper (I'm pretty sure the 2X20lb bags of comp are around 20$ at costco, not sure on stubbs). Which do you prefer? __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

01-13-2013, 08:46 PM	#2
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have only used Stubbs- I liked them for my meadowcreek __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

01-13-2013, 09:18 PM	#3
woodbutcher1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-04-10 Location: Shelby Twp. Macomb Co. SE Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i have always only used Kingsford,why? i can get it cheap several times a year and stock up on it. __________________ leonard ----------------- 22.5" Weber------OTS 18.5" Weber------OTS 14" Weber---- Smokey Joe 55 Gal. UDS 30 Gal. UDS 16 Gal. Mini. UDS Maverick ET-732 & iQue - 110

01-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#4
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just to clarify, Kingsford Competition is different than the standard blue bag stuff, and more expensive. With that said, I much prefer the Kingsford Competition over Stubb's. __________________ Tim “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB

01-13-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never used Stubbs, but am interested to try. I like Kingsford Comp a lot but I find it pricey for day to day use. That said, I just saw K. Comp. at Walmart today for the first time I recall. Think it was about $9 for the 11+ lb. bag. __________________ ~ Scott ~ Blue Weber Performer + Craycort CI • Brick Red Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing ORANGE Thermapen • UDS In Progress

View Poll Results: Stubb's vs Kinsgsford Comp
Stubb's	35	63.64%
Kingsford Competition	20	36.36%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

01-13-2013, 11:48 PM	#7
Cloudsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-30-11 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I prefer Stumps - but mostly because I can get it at Lowes or Tom Thumb grocery store. Have only seen K-competition at Costco once. __________________ Primo Kamado \| Pitmaker Vault \| Klose Mobile Michigan Blue Thermopen

01-14-2013, 03:07 AM	#8
BigBellyBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	neither I like royal oak..I think Stubs (worked okay) is made by the same people that do cowboy __________________ TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..

01-14-2013, 08:04 AM	#11
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use Stubbs for competition cooking. I have never used Kingsford Competition because its darn expensive and hard to find around here. I find blue bag is fine for the backyard and Stubbs is my charcoal of choice for competition. Though, I honestly don't think I can taste the difference. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

01-14-2013, 08:15 AM	#12
foam2 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-02-11 Location: chicago, illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is an article at the naked whiz regarding both kingsford briquettes. My own personal preference is the competition briquettes but I have used both. http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productrevi...ompetition.htm

01-14-2013, 08:41 AM	#14
Smoking Westy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-12 Location: Bloomington, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stubbs here as well mainly because it is easy to get and the price isn't too bad. I run it almost exclusively in my WSM and love the stuff. __________________ WSM 22.5", One-Touch 22.5", Redhead 18.5" Smoke Joe Silver, Q200, "Mr. T"

01-14-2013, 10:40 AM	#15
eddieh70301 Take a breath! Join Date: 03-30-10 Location: Thibodaux, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have used both. I find Kingsford Comp has more ash compared to Stubbs. I can't get Kingsford Comp any longer so I use Stubbs or RO lump. that's what is readily avail in my area. __________________ Bubba Keg / Stumps Baby / Super Fast Yellow Thermapen / Lodge Cast Iron Grill / Coon Ass Pizza Oven