Talking stricktly briquettes - Kingsfor or R.O.

Whitewookie · 01-19-2014, 03:55 PM

I know the consensus is lump, but I don't know of a ready source around me. I usually just get my charcoal at the commissary on base when we buy groceries. Just more convenient.

The two they carry is Kingsford and Royal Oak. Is there really that much difference between the two, other than price?

VR,
Harold

IamMadMan · 01-19-2014, 04:12 PM

If that were my only choices, I would go for the Royal Oak brand.

The Commissary at Joint Base MDL here carries only briquettes, but the BX/PX has lump. Most times prices are cheaper off base when Walmart, Tru-Valu, Lowes, or Home Depot has their sale...

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Whitewookie · 01-19-2014, 04:52 PM

Joint base MDL used to be????

Can't get used to this ne joint base stuff...

VR,
Harold

sliding_billy · 01-19-2014, 05:19 PM

Blue just because I am so used to it. That being said, I am so used to it because of the price (I am cheep as heck and stock up big time when it is one sale).

Bludawg · 01-19-2014, 05:23 PM

Id sooner cook on a Gas Belcher as to use that K word stuff RO all the way.

Jason TQ · 01-19-2014, 05:39 PM

If you haven't tried them both yourself then give them each a test run to see what you like. The majority here might not be what you prefer. There are KBB haters out there, but lots of folks like it. Very cost effective and puts out good Q.

Grain Belt · 01-19-2014, 06:20 PM

FWIW I use both KBB and RO in my weber kettles. In my experience I think KBB gives me a little longer burn and is more consistent for longer smokes but I like both. I don't think there is a big difference in performance for cooks under 4 hours. KBB tends to be involved with more massively discounted sales during the Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day sales in my area. RO has a nice everyday price around here.

Zin · 01-19-2014, 06:58 PM

Kingsford all the way, Kingsford is king period. Yes kingsford produces ash but its more consistent that any other wanna be out there.

jafo28 · 01-19-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitewookie

Joint base MDL used to be????

Can't get used to this ne joint base stuff...

VR,
Harold

Mcguire AFB, Ft. Dix, and Lakehurst Naval Air Station. I still just call it Dix.

Rusty Kettle · 01-19-2014, 07:06 PM

Kingsford all the way royal oak is not anywhere near as good I tried RO recently and it is ok but Kingsford is a lot better

Offthehook · 01-19-2014, 07:25 PM

About the same to me but I choose kbb for the price

Garrett · 01-19-2014, 08:39 PM

Those in the know, use RO!!!!!

Rusty Kettle · 01-19-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Garrett

Those in the know, use RO!!!!!

It burns too fast way to fast Kingsford has a better burn time then RO

Garrett · 01-19-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Kettle

It burns too fast way to fast Kingsford has a better burn time then RO

Mustangs are faster than Cadillacs, I'd still rather ride in a Cadillac.

IMHO burn time doesn't make it better, I don't like the chemical smell or the taste of KBB. But that's what makes the world go round. The best charcoal out there is the one you like.

El Ropo · 01-19-2014, 09:14 PM

RO all the way. If you can find a store brand of ridge briqs, they are rebranded RO. I can routinely get 16.6 lb bags of rebranded RO for $4.99, and they go on sale for $2.99 a few times a year. Try getting that price with kingsford.

I've never had an issue with fast burn times using the RO rebranded stuff. It lights fast, provides good BTUs, and doesn't smell like a chemical factory. Ash is about the same, or close to that of kf blue.

01-19-2014, 03:55 PM	#1
Whitewookie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-24-13 Location: Valdosta, GA	Talking stricktly briquettes - Kingsfor or R.O. I know the consensus is lump, but I don't know of a ready source around me. I usually just get my charcoal at the commissary on base when we buy groceries. Just more convenient. The two they carry is Kingsford and Royal Oak. Is there really that much difference between the two, other than price? VR, Harold

01-19-2014, 05:19 PM	#4
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Blue just because I am so used to it. That being said, I am so used to it because of the price (I am cheep as heck and stock up big time when it is one sale). __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

01-19-2014, 05:23 PM	#5
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Id sooner cook on a Gas Belcher as to use that K word stuff RO all the way. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

01-19-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	If you haven't tried them both yourself then give them each a test run to see what you like. The majority here might not be what you prefer. There are KBB haters out there, but lots of folks like it. Very cost effective and puts out good Q. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

01-19-2014, 07:25 PM	#11
Offthehook is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: Los Angeles, CA	About the same to me but I choose kbb for the price __________________ Taylor-WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, and lots of charcoal. 180 club-Chicken

01-19-2014, 04:12 PM	#2
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	If that were my only choices, I would go for the Royal Oak brand. The Commissary at Joint Base MDL here carries only briquettes, but the BX/PX has lump. Most times prices are cheaper off base when Walmart, Tru-Valu, Lowes, or Home Depot has their sale... .

01-19-2014, 04:52 PM	#3
Whitewookie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-24-13 Location: Valdosta, GA	Joint base MDL used to be???? Can't get used to this ne joint base stuff... VR, Harold

01-19-2014, 06:20 PM	#7
Grain Belt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-11-09 Location: Northern MN	FWIW I use both KBB and RO in my weber kettles. In my experience I think KBB gives me a little longer burn and is more consistent for longer smokes but I like both. I don't think there is a big difference in performance for cooks under 4 hours. KBB tends to be involved with more massively discounted sales during the Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day sales in my area. RO has a nice everyday price around here.

01-19-2014, 06:58 PM	#8
Zin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-23-11 Location: South, Texas	Kingsford all the way, Kingsford is king period. Yes kingsford produces ash but its more consistent that any other wanna be out there.

01-19-2014, 07:06 PM	#10
Rusty Kettle Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-15-13 Location: Butler PA Name/Nickname : Hey you with the face!	Kingsford all the way royal oak is not anywhere near as good I tried RO recently and it is ok but Kingsford is a lot better

01-19-2014, 08:39 PM	#12
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	Those in the know, use RO!!!!! __________________ 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

01-19-2014, 09:14 PM	#15
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	RO all the way. If you can find a store brand of ridge briqs, they are rebranded RO. I can routinely get 16.6 lb bags of rebranded RO for $4.99, and they go on sale for $2.99 a few times a year. Try getting that price with kingsford. I've never had an issue with fast burn times using the RO rebranded stuff. It lights fast, provides good BTUs, and doesn't smell like a chemical factory. Ash is about the same, or close to that of kf blue. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)