Speaking of charcoal....

Manana · 04-15-2013, 01:04 PM

I generally use royal oak lump. I went to walmart because I was out and it seems they were out too so I got Best of the West Oak lump. I became suspicious when it was putting off lots of really blue smoke even though it was burning well. I put it in the akorn and grilled up some steaks and they had an off flavor from the charcoal. I just used a little seasoned salt on them like I always do. The weird thing is that I read reviews on this charcoal and people say they like it. Did I get a bad bag? What could've happened to it to cause this?

ButtBurner · 04-15-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Manana

I generally use royal oak lump. I went to walmart because I was out and it seems they were out too so I got Best of the West Oak lump. I became suspicious when it was putting off lots of really blue smoke even though it was burning well. I put it in the akorn and grilled up some steaks and they had an off flavor from the charcoal. I just used a little seasoned salt on them like I always do. The weird thing is that I read reviews on this charcoal and people say they like it. Did I get a bad bag? What could've happened to it to cause this?

I tried Best of the West one time.

It was not

never again

Garrett · 04-15-2013, 01:16 PM

Nope I didn't like it either. Didn't like the smell or the flavor.

Wyley · 04-15-2013, 03:15 PM

I just used some last night for the first time and it was fine.

mbshop · 04-15-2013, 03:18 PM

not good stuff.
you can always check here.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm

el_matt · 04-15-2013, 03:49 PM

I bought a bag, just to try oak lump, and I didn't have any problems with it. I haven't bought anymore, only because I didn't notice a difference between it and the local mesquite lump. Plus the mesquite lump is cheaper.

Matt

cholloway · 04-15-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Manana

I generally use royal oak lump. I went to walmart because I was out and it seems they were out too so I got Best of the West Oak lump.

The next time you can't find RO, stop at your local Publix and try a bag of their GreenWise lump charcoal.
It seemed to be pretty good when I've used it and reasonably priced also.

ssv3 · 04-15-2013, 06:56 PM

That stuff SUUUUUCKS!!!!

I stay clear.

cholloway · 04-15-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

That stuff SUUUUUCKS!!!!

I stay clear.

I'm sure you're referring to BOTW lump since there isn't a Publix within 2000 miles of you!

trufunk · 04-15-2013, 09:15 PM

I've used BOTW lump, it's not that bad.

Wyley · 04-15-2013, 10:35 PM

I used it again tonight and again had no problem with it. Might just be my lucky bag.

04-15-2013, 01:04 PM	#1
Manana Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-13-13 Location: Greenville SC	Speaking of charcoal.... I generally use royal oak lump. I went to walmart because I was out and it seems they were out too so I got Best of the West Oak lump. I became suspicious when it was putting off lots of really blue smoke even though it was burning well. I put it in the akorn and grilled up some steaks and they had an off flavor from the charcoal. I just used a little seasoned salt on them like I always do. The weird thing is that I read reviews on this charcoal and people say they like it. Did I get a bad bag? What could've happened to it to cause this? __________________ Char Griller Pro and Akorn

04-15-2013, 01:16 PM	#3
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	Nope I didn't like it either. Didn't like the smell or the flavor. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle, Chargriller Pellet Grill, 36" Blackstone Griddle

04-15-2013, 03:18 PM	#5
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	not good stuff. you can always check here. http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm __________________ george spam, can't live without it

04-15-2013, 03:49 PM	#6
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	I bought a bag, just to try oak lump, and I didn't have any problems with it. I haven't bought anymore, only because I didn't notice a difference between it and the local mesquite lump. Plus the mesquite lump is cheaper. Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"

04-15-2013, 06:56 PM	#8
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	That stuff SUUUUUCKS!!!! I stay clear. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

04-15-2013, 03:15 PM	#4
Wyley On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-04-09 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	I just used some last night for the first time and it was fine.

04-15-2013, 09:15 PM	#10
trufunk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-14-11 Location: San Antonio, Tx	I've used BOTW lump, it's not that bad. __________________ I am here. Where are U? 2440 Party Gator Purple the Super Sexiest Thermopen

04-15-2013, 10:35 PM	#11
Wyley On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-04-09 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	I used it again tonight and again had no problem with it. Might just be my lucky bag.