Preference: Stubb's vs Kinsford Competition - Page 2

Trumpstylz · 01-14-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaQue

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.

At the time of writing, KC was ahead 3 to 1.

Trumpstylz · 01-14-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vision

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

They come out to about the same price. I looked it up- the KC is around 20 dollars for 2x18lb bags at costco and often have a 4$ off rebate. Stubb's is always about 9 dollars for 16lb.

Gnaws on Pigs · 01-14-2013, 02:48 PM

Stubbs-it's about the only briquettes I'll use. It doesn't have nearly as much of that nasty, acrid, chemical smoke when you light it as Kingsford does. Fresh-lit Kingsford smells like burning plastic to me. I've never figured out why people worry about having white smoke from wood, but are fine with using the Minion method with briquettes with all the nasty stuff in them and that black, acrid smoke rolling off them until they ash over.

sdbbq1234 · 01-14-2013, 03:23 PM

If those 2 are my only choice, then I would pick K-Blue.

My first choice, Royal Oak - Chefs Blend.

wallace

qnbiker · 01-14-2013, 04:38 PM

I love Stubbs but I'm too cheap to buy it. It's never on sale around here and it's almost $.50/lb compared to $.19/lb for K blue at the sales. If Lowe's ever has another 2/1 sale, I'm there with the minivan.

Big Mike · 01-14-2013, 04:42 PM

Stubbs. It is cheaper than Kinsgsford comp and has less ash.

Vision · 01-14-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sdbbq1234

If those 2 are my only choice, then I would pick K-Blue.

My first choice, Royal Oak - Chefs Blend.

wallace

I don't mean to get off topic...but Chef's Blend, while a really good charcoal, isn't as good as k comp and stubbs imo. The briquets are so large you can't get as many in a chimney, and they don't seem to give off as much heat as those discussed here. What do you think?

Carnivorous Endeavors BBQ · 01-15-2013, 10:47 AM

I am in the middle. After reading patiodaddio's review of one burning hotter and one burning longer, I chose to use both Stubbs and Kingsford Competition and layer them. Works quite well for me.

flyingbassman5 · 01-15-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBellyBBQ

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

Its true that Stubb's is made by the same company that makes Cowboy Lump. That company is Duraflame, the same one that makes the instant light fire place logs.

Cowboy lump sucks. Stubb's however is 150% better than Cowboy. For a 15lb bag at Lowes runs me about $8.90 a bag. The 16lb bag of Kingsford (blue bag) runs about $9.90 a bag. I used to not mind Kingsford blue before they changed the formula.

Has far as the comp Kingsford goes, I've never actually tried it because I can never find it.

agilbert · 01-15-2013, 03:14 PM

If i'm going with briquettes then Wicked Good is what i'll use, but mostly using publix or royal oak lump because of price and easy to find.

Hawg Father of Seoul · 01-15-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

They come out to about the same price. I looked it up- the KC is around 20 dollars for 2x18lb bags at costco and often have a 4$ off rebate. Stubb's is always about 9 dollars for 16lb.

Yeah, if there was a costco within 300 miles.

Standard price for comp is around $10 for 11 pounds.

jmoney7269 · 01-15-2013, 06:50 PM

Neither. Ruined some BBQ with briquettes years ago. I only use B&B oak lump, central market mesquite lump or wicked good weekend warrior lump with wood for smoke. Lol now get this, I love using some kingsford blue when grillng and a few chunks of oak. I know my grill so well and it works well with the blue and consistent burn. I only add the meat when the temp is right and all the coals have Ashed over

---k--- · 01-15-2013, 06:58 PM

I didn't see either on the shelves around here this summer.

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

01-14-2013, 02:48 PM	#18
Gnaws on Pigs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-10 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stubbs-it's about the only briquettes I'll use. It doesn't have nearly as much of that nasty, acrid, chemical smoke when you light it as Kingsford does. Fresh-lit Kingsford smells like burning plastic to me. I've never figured out why people worry about having white smoke from wood, but are fine with using the Minion method with briquettes with all the nasty stuff in them and that black, acrid smoke rolling off them until they ash over. __________________ ...Half a yard full of crap to cook on like everybody else... Slow-to-average-speed GRAY Wal-Mart thermometer Just a hungry hillbilly lookin for a dead critter to cook Four Zeros in one throwdown, baby!

01-14-2013, 03:23 PM	#19
sdbbq1234 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-11-10 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	If those 2 are my only choice, then I would pick K-Blue. My first choice, Royal Oak - Chefs Blend. wallace __________________ - Life Is Good, Butt BBQ Is Better! - BWS - Fat Boy - WSM 22.5 (almost new) - simple UDS (retired from comps) - KCBS CBJ# 58657 - MABA Member "My doctor told me to eat more fruit. So I picked up some Pop-Tarts on the way home"

01-14-2013, 04:38 PM	#20
qnbiker Take a breath! Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love Stubbs but I'm too cheap to buy it. It's never on sale around here and it's almost $.50/lb compared to $.19/lb for K blue at the sales. If Lowe's ever has another 2/1 sale, I'm there with the minivan. __________________ A bunch of Webers

01-14-2013, 04:42 PM	#21
Big Mike Take a breath! Join Date: 10-12-07 Location: Dayton Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stubbs. It is cheaper than Kinsgsford comp and has less ash. __________________ ROLL TIDE!!!! Big Mike Eagle River Barbecue Stumps Platinum 5 Trailer Chargriller Duo Grill Members Mark 8 Burner Gasser

01-15-2013, 10:47 AM	#23
Carnivorous Endeavors BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-13-10 Location: Carencro, Louisiana Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I am in the middle. After reading patiodaddio's review of one burning hotter and one burning longer, I chose to use both Stubbs and Kingsford Competition and layer them. Works quite well for me. __________________ 2 - 22.5" WSM , Weber 22.5 Performer and a very tolerant, very Beautiful Wife!! Black & Blue Thermapens!! KCBS CBJ & TC #55078 IBCA #2570

01-15-2013, 03:14 PM	#25
agilbert Found some matches. Join Date: 12-23-12 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If i'm going with briquettes then Wicked Good is what i'll use, but mostly using publix or royal oak lump because of price and easy to find.

01-15-2013, 06:50 PM	#27
jmoney7269 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Neither. Ruined some BBQ with briquettes years ago. I only use B&B oak lump, central market mesquite lump or wicked good weekend warrior lump with wood for smoke. Lol now get this, I love using some kingsford blue when grillng and a few chunks of oak. I know my grill so well and it works well with the blue and consistent burn. I only add the meat when the temp is right and all the coals have Ashed over __________________ Those willing to sacrifice liberty for security should be entitled to neither! - Benjamin Franklin

01-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#28
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I didn't see either on the shelves around here this summer. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.