I probably missed it but...

TexasGuppie · 10-07-2009, 08:08 PM

...what is this Kingsford "Competition" charcoal I see at Home Depot?

Anyone tried it? Any difference from the "regular" stuff? Will it make me a better BBQ'er? Will I be better looking? Grow hair?

-Gup

Psyco Realm · 10-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Don't waste your money on it. Home depot usally has sales of blue bag 2 fer 9.99 at 21.6 lbs each. or I been using the Stubs charcol at lowes.

HARRYSTOWN · 10-07-2009, 09:26 PM

Marketing. Ive been getting my best smoke from Best Choice Store off brand briquettes. Not the mesquit, but the plain ole' stuff.

MOS95B · 10-07-2009, 09:47 PM

I got some of the Comp at HD. Not too much more expensive, but not sure it was really worth it.

Had to try it, though.

I tried some store bransd stuff before that. Never again. Kingsford or nothing...

Yakfishingfool · 10-07-2009, 10:01 PM

I do believe that comp kingsford is compressed lump. That really means a fast, hot burn without the addition of chemicals for regular coal. I prefer RO for lump. Scott

Midnight Smoke · 10-07-2009, 10:10 PM

I bought a couple bags a few months ago. Still have a bag and half. Only tried it once on the Weber. It burns really hot compared to normal Kingsford. I am going to try it in the UDS one day. Not worth the $ to me.

QansasjayhawQ · 10-07-2009, 10:19 PM

You've got that right, Gup - it won't make you a better BBQ anything.

In Tae Kwon Do, our master used to say that becoming a black belt won't make you anything other than what you already are. But deciding to be something better than what you already are will make you a better black belt.

I tried a bag of the competition Kingsford once. It was OK. I still happily use Hy-Vee store-brand hardwood charcoal briquettes . . . and lots of wood!

voodooblu · 10-07-2009, 10:39 PM

Mostly lump but a good place to start!

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag

PatioDaddio · 10-08-2009, 12:02 AM

I did a short review of it early this year. I still like it and use it.

John

keale · 10-08-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psyco Realm

Don't waste your money on it. Home depot usally has sales of blue bag 2 fer 9.99 at 21.6 lbs each. or I been using the Stubs charcol at lowes.

9.99??!!!!! You're kidding me!!??? I just picked up some at MY local H.D. for 16.99!!! The price you pay to live in paradise!!!

Texas Turtle · 10-08-2009, 07:39 AM

The "comp" bags finally showed up at my local Lowe's, first I have seen of it down here. More expensive than the blue bag and I am still riding the magical coupon at my local Wally World so I will wait until it goes on clearance before I give it a try. If it burns hotter than my normal mix of Kingsford and RO lump, I might try it in the offset one day.

RobKC · 10-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Costco has been selling the larger bags of Comp, 2 for $12-$14 all summer. I like using it in the kettle and WSM.

Cabntmkr1 · 10-08-2009, 09:31 AM

I haven't tried it yet, but probably won't based on the overall reviews listed here.

Westexbbq · 10-08-2009, 09:53 AM

I tried a couple of bags earlier this past spring and it most definitely burns hotter;
I use a stickburner so I can see some advantage but I stick mostly with just basic blue bags on sale and RO lump. Not worth the extra $ as far as I'm concerned.

10-07-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
TexasGuppie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-06 Location: Marana, AZ.	I probably missed it but... ...what is this Kingsford "Competition" charcoal I see at Home Depot? Anyone tried it? Any difference from the "regular" stuff? Will it make me a better BBQ'er? Will I be better looking? Grow hair? -Gup __________________ Lucky Dog BBQ Marana, AZ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]"You must go through the Valley to stand upon the mountain of God."[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]In Memory of Scott "E" Cook[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]3/29/1965-9/3/2006[/FONT]

10-07-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
HARRYSTOWN On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-10-08 Location: Independence, MO	Marketing. Ive been getting my best smoke from Best Choice Store off brand briquettes. Not the mesquit, but the plain ole' stuff. __________________ Weber 22.5 Kettle * Char-Broil 22 Kettle* Char-Broiler Commercial Gasser* UDS

10-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	I got some of the Comp at HD. Not too much more expensive, but not sure it was really worth it. Had to try it, though. I tried some store bransd stuff before that. Never again. Kingsford or nothing... __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

10-07-2009, 10:01 PM	#5
Yakfishingfool Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-01-05 Location: Shokan, New York	I do believe that comp kingsford is compressed lump. That really means a fast, hot burn without the addition of chemicals for regular coal. I prefer RO for lump. Scott __________________ Oh It'z BBQ! 1 Weber Gold Series Grill 1 WSM 18,1 WSM 22 1 Weber performer, 1 Smokey Joe Platinum 1 XL Big Green Egg 1 FEC 100 Team BBQ-Brethren.com KCBS Certified Judge #9079

10-07-2009, 10:10 PM	#6
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	I bought a couple bags a few months ago. Still have a bag and half. Only tried it once on the Weber. It burns really hot compared to normal Kingsford. I am going to try it in the UDS one day. Not worth the $ to me. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

10-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
Psyco Realm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-11-09 Location: temple city, CA	Don't waste your money on it. Home depot usally has sales of blue bag 2 fer 9.99 at 21.6 lbs each. or I been using the Stubs charcol at lowes.

10-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#7
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	You've got that right, Gup - it won't make you a better BBQ anything. In Tae Kwon Do, our master used to say that becoming a black belt won't make you anything other than what you already are. But deciding to be something better than what you already are will make you a better black belt. I tried a bag of the competition Kingsford once. It was OK. I still happily use Hy-Vee store-brand hardwood charcoal briquettes . . . and lots of wood! __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

10-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
voodooblu Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Knoxville, Tn	Mostly lump but a good place to start! http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag

10-08-2009, 12:02 AM	#9
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho	I did a short review of it early this year. I still like it and use it. John

10-08-2009, 07:39 AM	#11
Texas Turtle Take a breath! Join Date: 05-26-09 Location: Fulshear, Texas	The "comp" bags finally showed up at my local Lowe's, first I have seen of it down here. More expensive than the blue bag and I am still riding the magical coupon at my local Wally World so I will wait until it goes on clearance before I give it a try. If it burns hotter than my normal mix of Kingsford and RO lump, I might try it in the offset one day.

10-08-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
RobKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Summerville, SC	Costco has been selling the larger bags of Comp, 2 for $12-$14 all summer. I like using it in the kettle and WSM. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Summerville SC

10-08-2009, 09:31 AM	#13
Cabntmkr1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: Wichita, Ks.	I haven't tried it yet, but probably won't based on the overall reviews listed here. __________________ [FONT=Arial]New Braunfels Black Diamond[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Backwoods Patio Smoker[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ET-73 Maverick Wireless Thermometer [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ServSafe Certified[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Déjà Moo - The feeling you've heard that bull before. [/FONT]

10-08-2009, 09:53 AM	#14
Westexbbq somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ .	I tried a couple of bags earlier this past spring and it most definitely burns hotter; I use a stickburner so I can see some advantage but I stick mostly with just basic blue bags on sale and RO lump. Not worth the extra $ as far as I'm concerned. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"