Charcos Coconut Shell Briquettes Test Cook #1

swamprb · 02-04-2013, 10:42 PM

A few of us Mossbacks in the Seattle area are doing a group buy on a pallet of Charcos Coconut shell briquettes, and I've been procrastinating getting around to do a test cook, so Super Bowl Sunday was the big day!

This is how they are packaged

I weighed out @ 4 lbs. of the briqs.

Took @ 1 lb. and used a Chimney and 3 BGE fire starters per the Charcos website video.

Took @ 8-10 minutes to completely light.

Added the remaining 3 lbs. to a clean base and firebox of a Large Big Green Egg.

Minion style burn

4 Cherry chunks for smoke

2 Pork Loin Back ribs liberally seasoned with Smokie Okie's Okie Dust

Guru assisted @ 30 minutes to reach 275* grate temp.

3 hours in Apple juice spritz

4 hours in, applied glaze

Still rockin' steady Left Hand Smoke style!

Pulled and rested at 4.5 hours

Nice smoke ring, moist with a slight pull off the bone very competition worthy if I do say so!

I shut the Egg down at 5.5 hours and there were @ a dozen briqs left. I want to see how much is reusable and how much ash was produced, but all in all this was a great show of how little charcoal was needed to maintain a cook.

A couple of the Seattle guys gave gotten 6+ hours on 3 lbs of Charcos at 225* http://www.charcos.biz/

See what the Naked Whiz has to say about the Charcos Coconut shell briquettes: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag96.htm

I am not affiliated with Charcos or a blogger given the product to review, just sharing my observations on using a different fuel type. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

caliking · 02-04-2013, 10:52 PM

Great thread! I've always wanted to try these, but can't seem to find them around me and shipping is pricey. Thanks.

Dirtbuddy · 02-04-2013, 10:54 PM

Right on, thx. I've also seen these around but never pulled the trigger.

silverfinger · 02-04-2013, 10:55 PM

They look great!!!
BGE 475. Right? The whole cook?
Sure wish I could have tried one!!!

barney jr · 02-05-2013, 12:40 AM

great info thank you!

Phubar · 02-05-2013, 02:13 AM

Yep...one of the best briqs out there IMO.
I've been using the same ones (here they called Ecobrasa) for about 4 years now.

swamprb · 02-05-2013, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverfinger

They look great!!!
BGE 475. Right? The whole cook?
Sure wish I could have tried one!!!

275* for 4.5 hours.

charrederhead · 02-05-2013, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the info and the ribs look great!

Smokey Al Gold · 02-05-2013, 08:25 AM

That looks awesome! I've never seen those around before in my area but those would be great for my portables.

NorthwestBBQ · 02-05-2013, 08:29 AM

It's the island thing to do, Mon! You are relevant!

Phubar · 02-05-2013, 09:27 AM

What do you pay for 10kgs on your side Swamp?

gtr · 02-05-2013, 09:33 AM

I got a box of those - I really like 'em. I keep forgetting I have them so I rarely use them.

One thing that's really cool about 'em is how compact they are for storage - it's just a little box instead of a big ole bag. If I remember correctly, they're kinda pricey but a very good product nevertheless. A good thing to have in the arsenal for sure!

Ron_L · 02-05-2013, 01:53 PM

Nice job, Brian!

Any idea what a 10kg box will cost when bought by the pallet?

swamprb · 02-05-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

What do you pay for 10kgs on your side Swamp?

$24 for a (22 lb) 10Kg. box when you could buy it locally.

I ordered a (6.6 lb) 3Kg. box from Amazon during the Holidaze for $16.99 with free shipping.

Phubar · 02-05-2013, 02:46 PM

A'ight,over here it's 19,80 euro's ($26,80).
Yeah they are expensive but also better than alot of orthers out there.
I think you're one of the first I've seen to use it in an Egg.

02-04-2013, 10:52 PM	#2
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02-05-2013, 02:13 AM	#6
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Yep...one of the best briqs out there IMO. I've been using the same ones (here they called Ecobrasa) for about 4 years now. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

02-04-2013, 10:42 PM	#1
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	Charcos Coconut Shell Briquettes Test Cook #1 A few of us Mossbacks in the Seattle area are doing a group buy on a pallet of Charcos Coconut shell briquettes, and I've been procrastinating getting around to do a test cook, so Super Bowl Sunday was the big day! This is how they are packaged I weighed out @ 4 lbs. of the briqs. Took @ 1 lb. and used a Chimney and 3 BGE fire starters per the Charcos website video. Took @ 8-10 minutes to completely light. Added the remaining 3 lbs. to a clean base and firebox of a Large Big Green Egg. Minion style burn 4 Cherry chunks for smoke 2 Pork Loin Back ribs liberally seasoned with Smokie Okie's Okie Dust Guru assisted @ 30 minutes to reach 275* grate temp. 3 hours in Apple juice spritz 4 hours in, applied glaze Still rockin' steady Left Hand Smoke style! Pulled and rested at 4.5 hours Nice smoke ring, moist with a slight pull off the bone very competition worthy if I do say so! I shut the Egg down at 5.5 hours and there were @ a dozen briqs left. I want to see how much is reusable and how much ash was produced, but all in all this was a great show of how little charcoal was needed to maintain a cook. A couple of the Seattle guys gave gotten 6+ hours on 3 lbs of Charcos at 225* http://www.charcos.biz/ See what the Naked Whiz has to say about the Charcos Coconut shell briquettes: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag96.htm I am not affiliated with Charcos or a blogger given the product to review, just sharing my observations on using a different fuel type. Feel free to hit me up with any questions. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

02-05-2013, 07:55 AM	#8
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02-05-2013, 08:29 AM	#10
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	It's the island thing to do, Mon! You are relevant!

02-05-2013, 09:27 AM	#11
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	What do you pay for 10kgs on your side Swamp? __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

02-05-2013, 09:33 AM	#12
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I got a box of those - I really like 'em. I keep forgetting I have them so I rarely use them. One thing that's really cool about 'em is how compact they are for storage - it's just a little box instead of a big ole bag. If I remember correctly, they're kinda pricey but a very good product nevertheless. A good thing to have in the arsenal for sure! __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

02-05-2013, 01:53 PM	#13
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Nice job, Brian! Any idea what a 10kg box will cost when bought by the pallet? __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

02-05-2013, 02:46 PM	#15
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	A'ight,over here it's 19,80 euro's ($26,80). Yeah they are expensive but also better than alot of orthers out there. I think you're one of the first I've seen to use it in an Egg. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador