$299 Char-Griller Kamado First Looks - Page 33

jon s · 04-25-2012, 12:00 PM

I think lump has a higher burn temperature than briquettes. It also burns cleaner with less ash. Lumps are 100% coal while briquettes are made of composite materials.

Chef Jim · 04-25-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hcj3rd

Why do they recommend lump over briquettes. It seems you would be able to control temps better with briquettes. Is there a problem if you don't use lump in this smoker? I ask because I just loaded up on the Kingsford charcoal sale HD had a couple weeks ago. Thanks

I have used lump and bricks. IMO they both work well.

southernstyle · 04-26-2012, 07:02 AM

just pulled the trigger on one from gander mountain

ajmcedar · 04-26-2012, 10:59 AM

I don't believe you will regret it.

HogFan · 04-26-2012, 01:32 PM

Well I broke down and bought a Char-Griller komado last night. Wanted to get one unassembled so I could put it together the way I wanted but they only had two in stock and both were assembled (the display and one they had assembled that day). We checked 3 other stores in the area and they had zero left in stock so I decided to pull the trigger as I was afraid they might get backordered and one might not be available for awhile.

Haven't yet seasoned it. Haven't even bought lump for it.

Should I go ahead and seal the air inlet with ATV Silicone before I season it?

Baggerhog · 04-26-2012, 02:12 PM

Has anyone seen one of these in the Cincinnati Ohio area? I have checked Lowes, Meijer, and Ace and have not found one. For the money they look to be awesome.

newpower · 04-26-2012, 02:19 PM

I would just go ahead and seal it up. At the worst it will just make it easier to use and that ain't all bad!!

Ken

newpower · 04-26-2012, 02:22 PM

All this talk about lump and briquettes! My thought is kingsford wants all the briquettes burning and ashed over. I assume that is to burn off the manufacturing gunk used in making them. I don't see how you could do that with a low and slow using the minion method. Maybe high heat briquettes, low and slow lump??

JMSetzler · 04-26-2012, 03:24 PM

One bit of new information I have learned about this cooker in my experience with it so far... It's easier to control your temperature, especially on the low and slow side of things, with Stubbs all-natural briquettes instead of lump. I cooked a couple butts the other day using Stubbs and instead of fighting to keep the temp lower, I actually had to open the vents a little to get it up to where I wanted it. I'll most likely be switching to natural briquettes in the future with this cooker when I'm targeting specific temps at 300 degrees or less... I'll use lump for hotter cooking...

newpower · 04-26-2012, 03:48 PM

So just the opposite of what I thought! Go figure!!
Ken

JMSetzler · 04-26-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by newpower

So just the opposite of what I thought! Go figure!!
Ken

Ashing over has nothing to do with any ingredients in the briquettes... it's just so the briquettes will be producing an even heating surface for your food.

El Ropo · 04-26-2012, 04:58 PM

Great info JM. I'm still waiting for a review of the B&B natural oak briquettes. Hoping for good news, low ash, clean burn, etc.

AustinKnight was supposed to do a cook with them, but haven't heard a peep...

retired trucker · 04-26-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baggerhog

Has anyone seen one of these in the Cincinnati Ohio area? I have checked Lowes, Meijer, and Ace and have not found one. For the money they look to be awesome.

Check your local Kroger's, they may have some in stock. My local Kroger has the wooden shelves model for $299. YMMV

jon s · 04-26-2012, 05:09 PM

Are there any other 100% natural coal briquettes? I thought all briquettes are made of composite materials...

RoadHawgBBQ · 04-26-2012, 06:22 PM

My local Lowes finally have them and i bought one initially.. i am gonna get up to 3 as a back up for my FEC 100 . Doing the initial burn and will get a tru temp temp gauge to replace the one furnished. Also missing some hex bolts and nuts for my side tables. The box was previously opened and retaped.

04-26-2012, 07:02 AM	#483
southernstyle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-26-11 Location: okeechobee, fl.	just pulled the trigger on one from gander mountain __________________ roger. Sponsored by oakridge bbq. stumps baby with digi q 2. doublebarrel 250 gallon offset

04-26-2012, 10:59 AM	#484
ajmcedar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-29-09 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA	I don't believe you will regret it. __________________ Al Madler Big Red Kamado Kooker(King Griller), Little Red Akorn Jr, PBC, UDS, MiniUDS, Smokey Joe

04-26-2012, 03:24 PM	#489
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	One bit of new information I have learned about this cooker in my experience with it so far... It's easier to control your temperature, especially on the low and slow side of things, with Stubbs all-natural briquettes instead of lump. I cooked a couple butts the other day using Stubbs and instead of fighting to keep the temp lower, I actually had to open the vents a little to get it up to where I wanted it. I'll most likely be switching to natural briquettes in the future with this cooker when I'm targeting specific temps at 300 degrees or less... I'll use lump for hotter cooking... __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

04-26-2012, 04:58 PM	#492
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	Great info JM. I'm still waiting for a review of the B&B natural oak briquettes. Hoping for good news, low ash, clean burn, etc. AustinKnight was supposed to do a cook with them, but haven't heard a peep... __________________ 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)

04-25-2012, 12:00 PM	#481
jon s Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-11-12 Location: Mililani, Hawaii	I think lump has a higher burn temperature than briquettes. It also burns cleaner with less ash. Lumps are 100% coal while briquettes are made of composite materials.

04-26-2012, 01:32 PM	#485
HogFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas	Well I broke down and bought a Char-Griller komado last night. Wanted to get one unassembled so I could put it together the way I wanted but they only had two in stock and both were assembled (the display and one they had assembled that day). We checked 3 other stores in the area and they had zero left in stock so I decided to pull the trigger as I was afraid they might get backordered and one might not be available for awhile. Haven't yet seasoned it. Haven't even bought lump for it. Should I go ahead and seal the air inlet with ATV Silicone before I season it?

04-26-2012, 02:12 PM	#486
Baggerhog Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-21-11 Location: Batavia, Ohio	Has anyone seen one of these in the Cincinnati Ohio area? I have checked Lowes, Meijer, and Ace and have not found one. For the money they look to be awesome.

04-26-2012, 02:19 PM	#487
newpower Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-24-12 Location: Clinton Township MI	I would just go ahead and seal it up. At the worst it will just make it easier to use and that ain't all bad!! Ken

04-26-2012, 02:22 PM	#488
newpower Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-24-12 Location: Clinton Township MI	All this talk about lump and briquettes! My thought is kingsford wants all the briquettes burning and ashed over. I assume that is to burn off the manufacturing gunk used in making them. I don't see how you could do that with a low and slow using the minion method. Maybe high heat briquettes, low and slow lump??

04-26-2012, 03:48 PM	#490
newpower Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-24-12 Location: Clinton Township MI	So just the opposite of what I thought! Go figure!! Ken

04-26-2012, 05:09 PM	#494
jon s Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-11-12 Location: Mililani, Hawaii	Are there any other 100% natural coal briquettes? I thought all briquettes are made of composite materials...

04-26-2012, 06:22 PM	#495
RoadHawgBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 10-18-11 Location: madison,ms	My local Lowes finally have them and i bought one initially.. i am gonna get up to 3 as a back up for my FEC 100 . Doing the initial burn and will get a tru temp temp gauge to replace the one furnished. Also missing some hex bolts and nuts for my side tables. The box was previously opened and retaped.