What is the best lump charcoal out there?

So Cal EGGhead · 06-25-2010, 04:44 PM

I realize this is an open ended question that may get a ton of replies, I am just looking for the good stuff.

I have tried Cowboy, Ono, BGE and The Good One. I found significant differences between them and was happy with just two.

Just thought I'd ask the experts!

GreasePig · 06-25-2010, 04:45 PM

I like Ozark Oak, but it is regional.

Roll Tide · 06-25-2010, 05:24 PM

I like Royal Oak, but it really depends on what you are wanting to do. Some last longer, some burn hotter, etc... Check out the naked whiz website for comprehensive review of various brands of lump charcoal.

thillin · 06-25-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreasePig

I like Ozark Oak, but it is regional.

I't my preference as well. Cost a little more than RO, but not as many rocks or other things I've found in RO.

Smokin' D · 06-25-2010, 05:28 PM

Don't think there is a best, but if a name is anything Wicked Good Lump wins!
It's all I use so not a lot of experience with other brands.

Skidder · 06-25-2010, 05:56 PM

Go here and decide for yourself.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm

Boshizzle · 06-25-2010, 06:59 PM

According to the Naked Whiz, Wegman's brand lump is made by RO. That's what I have been using. It's $5.69 for a 10lb. bag which is a little cheaper than RO.

Alan in Ga · 06-25-2010, 07:11 PM

I'm an RO fan but we are limited to an exstint

leftseat · 06-25-2010, 07:14 PM

Royal Oak

AJP · 06-25-2010, 07:20 PM

I love Royal Oak and I have tried Frontier and Cowboy brand as well

boogiesnap · 06-25-2010, 07:41 PM

i started with kingsford, who didn't(just admit it guys), and then went right to wicked good. a little pricey and a long drive to get, so tried royal oak. almost just as good if not as good. was very pleased. then saw stubbs briquettes on sale at lowes. tried them. now here is where what you are trying to do with your cook comes into play and is a factor in the fuel you use. stubbs flavor was good, light was good, ash was good, BUT, i was doing a HH brisket in my WSM 22 and could bot get the temp up STEADY. with RO or WGC i KNOW i can get that temp up high.
so, as a summary...
WGC-very high end, no messin'
RO-very close to wgc, hard to tell diff really
move to briquettes-whole other story.

i really like RO for price and quality.

markpmc · 06-25-2010, 07:59 PM

RO is the best readily available option for me in LA (lower alabama).

Gowan · 06-25-2010, 09:40 PM

We use Primo brand coal. Good stuff!

Chef Jim · 06-25-2010, 10:26 PM

Depends on what you can get. I use Cowboy cause I can buy it. Really don't like to drive 36 miles RT to find RO.

MattTee · 06-26-2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boshizzle

According to the Naked Whiz, Wegman's brand lump is made by RO. That's what I have been using. It's $5.69 for a 10lb. bag which is a little cheaper than RO.

Using the same here. Easy to get and not too pricey. I've seen some others on sale around here that I may check out just to compare.

06-25-2010, 04:44 PM	#1
So Cal EGGhead Found some matches. Join Date: 05-27-10 Location: Upland, CA	What is the best lump charcoal out there? I realize this is an open ended question that may get a ton of replies, I am just looking for the good stuff. I have tried Cowboy, Ono, BGE and The Good One. I found significant differences between them and was happy with just two. Just thought I'd ask the experts! __________________ Shad Stilkey / Outdoor Kitchen Creations, Inc.

06-25-2010, 04:45 PM	#2
GreasePig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: Fayetteville, AR	I like Ozark Oak, but it is regional. __________________ The beatings will continue until morale improves!

06-25-2010, 06:59 PM	#7
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	According to the Naked Whiz, Wegman's brand lump is made by RO. That's what I have been using. It's $5.69 for a 10lb. bag which is a little cheaper than RO. __________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

06-25-2010, 07:11 PM	#8
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga	I'm an RO fan but we are limited to an exstint __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team [URL="http://www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/"]www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/[/URL] Certified GBA Judge/Competetior [SIZE=3]Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified)[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo[/SIZE]

06-25-2010, 07:20 PM	#10
AJP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-01-10 Location: Manhattan, KS	I love Royal Oak and I have tried Frontier and Cowboy brand as well __________________ Pit Boss 820FB, Blackstone Patio Oven, 24" Discada

06-25-2010, 05:24 PM	#3
Roll Tide Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 02-14-10 Location: The Mountains, Alabama	I like Royal Oak, but it really depends on what you are wanting to do. Some last longer, some burn hotter, etc... Check out the naked whiz website for comprehensive review of various brands of lump charcoal.

06-25-2010, 05:28 PM	#5
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	Don't think there is a best, but if a name is anything Wicked Good Lump wins! It's all I use so not a lot of experience with other brands.

06-25-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Go here and decide for yourself. http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm

06-25-2010, 07:14 PM	#9
leftseat Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: Cedar Hill,Tx	Royal Oak

06-25-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND	i started with kingsford, who didn't(just admit it guys), and then went right to wicked good. a little pricey and a long drive to get, so tried royal oak. almost just as good if not as good. was very pleased. then saw stubbs briquettes on sale at lowes. tried them. now here is where what you are trying to do with your cook comes into play and is a factor in the fuel you use. stubbs flavor was good, light was good, ash was good, BUT, i was doing a HH brisket in my WSM 22 and could bot get the temp up STEADY. with RO or WGC i KNOW i can get that temp up high. so, as a summary... WGC-very high end, no messin' RO-very close to wgc, hard to tell diff really move to briquettes-whole other story. i really like RO for price and quality.

06-25-2010, 07:59 PM	#12
markpmc Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-20-09 Location: Mobile, AL	RO is the best readily available option for me in LA (lower alabama).

06-25-2010, 09:40 PM	#13
Gowan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA	We use Primo brand coal. Good stuff!

06-25-2010, 10:26 PM	#14
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida	Depends on what you can get. I use Cowboy cause I can buy it. Really don't like to drive 36 miles RT to find RO. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. [B][COLOR=Black] I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet.[/COLOR][/B] [URL]http://www.chef-jim.com[/URL] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=Red][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/COLOR]

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Best lump charcoal	tmehlhorn	Q-talk	60	12-08-2012 11:12 PM
anyone ever try this lump charcoal?	dealm9	Q-talk	9	12-15-2011 08:27 PM
Best value lump charcoal	Bbqin fool	Q-talk	13	05-09-2011 02:22 PM
Lump vs. Charcoal	AMoore	Q-talk	44	01-21-2011 12:05 PM
Weekend Activity Report - Kroger lump charcoal, RO lump, ribs mousse, some pron	caliking	Q-talk	2	02-28-2010 10:38 PM