Walmart charcoal , any good?

ericandcandi · 09-03-2013, 06:17 PM

I Was In My Local Walmart Today And Noticed Their Price For An 18 Pound Bag Was Around Five Dollars.....At This Price Is It Any Good? I Think Its Called Backyard Charcoal.

fantomlord · 09-03-2013, 06:35 PM

Is it a ridged briquette? If so, it's probably RO, and is probably good.
If not, who knows, but sounds like a small investment to find out.
Go buy a bag and report back.

caseydog · 09-03-2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantomlord

Is it a ridged briquette? If so, it's probably RO, and is probably good.
If not, who knows, but sounds like a small investment to find out.
Go buy a bag and report back.

Do they make Royal Oak in China?

CD

Teamfour · 09-03-2013, 06:48 PM

If it is their Backyard Grill brand it is at least made in the USA according to picture of the bag on the Walmart website.

MeadAndMeat · 09-03-2013, 07:39 PM

I may be mistaken on this experience being WalMart brand -- but I did get a cheap bag of Charcoal at WalMart once for use with some BBQ chicken.

The coal I got did a decent job of holding temperature and cooking for a reasonable period of time. My biggest issue with it was getting it to light which after about 10 minutes I decided was way behind schedule and heated it up with some extra lighter fluid and another match.

Other than the issues with lighting it, I don't recall having any problems with it. I've not tried a long smoke or anything with it though.

dummy que · 09-03-2013, 07:43 PM

walmart charcoal is made by ROYAL OAK the brckets are larger than R.O. they seem to last a little longer it is well worth the price any charcoal bricket whith that design is made by R.O. it is patended

tkeen · 09-03-2013, 07:50 PM

I have used it and it burns long after you get it going. It just seems to take longer to get started.

tarhog · 09-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeadAndMeat

I may be mistaken on this experience being WalMart brand -- but I did get a cheap bag of Charcoal at WalMart once for use with some BBQ chicken.

The coal I got did a decent job of holding temperature and cooking for a reasonable period of time. My biggest issue with it was getting it to light which after about 10 minutes I decided was way behind schedule and heated it up with some extra lighter fluid and another match.

Other than the issues with lighting it, I don't recall having any problems with it. I've not tried a long smoke or anything with it though.

Garrett · 09-03-2013, 08:58 PM

It is the only briquette is use in my UDS and kettle. Realy like it!! It does seem to take a few mins longer to lite but it last a long time too.

ericandcandi · 09-03-2013, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the info, looks like I will be picking up a few bag and I'll report back.

mrbill · 09-03-2013, 09:59 PM

after being disappointed by my local grocery store brand, I learned that the Wally brand was RO. I've been using it happily ever since in my 18.5 WSM. a full ring w/a full load in a non-weber chimney gives me consistent temps and good longevity. I get multiple cooks out of a full ring just by knocking out the ash and adding a chimney of lit.
that being said, I have yet to christen my 18.5 ots. so I can't comment on how it works in a grill vs smoker.

dbq · 09-04-2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dummy que

walmart charcoal is made by ROYAL OAK the brckets are larger than R.O. they seem to last a little longer it is well worth the price any charcoal bricket whith that design is made by R.O. it is patended

If it's bigger briquettes it may be rebagged Royal Oak - Chef Select, if it is I'll be using it.

sliding_billy · 09-04-2013, 09:25 AM

I have never used the Walmart stuff, but I have used the Academy brand (another "made by Royal Oak" brand). I have had similar issues with getting it lit. It does tend to burn a bit quicker (smaller briquettes) IMO, but it sounds like the Walmart stuff is larger.

bkvanbek · 10-19-2014, 09:14 PM

I like it a lot. Like the bigger size. Mostly get Royal Oak at Menards, when it is on sale. But when it isn't, Wal-Mart big briquettes are always cheap.

BigBobBQ · 10-19-2014, 10:41 PM

I will have to stop by my local store and check it out.

09-03-2013, 06:17 PM	#1
ericandcandi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-01-13 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana	Walmart charcoal , any good? I Was In My Local Walmart Today And Noticed Their Price For An 18 Pound Bag Was Around Five Dollars.....At This Price Is It Any Good? I Think Its Called Backyard Charcoal. __________________ Smoke'em if Ya' Got'em......

09-03-2013, 06:35 PM	#2
fantomlord is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-24-12 Location: Sauk City, WI	Is it a ridged briquette? If so, it's probably RO, and is probably good. If not, who knows, but sounds like a small investment to find out. Go buy a bag and report back. __________________ Matt...Sauk City, WI

09-03-2013, 06:48 PM	#4
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	If it is their Backyard Grill brand it is at least made in the USA according to picture of the bag on the Walmart website. __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

09-03-2013, 07:39 PM	#5
MeadAndMeat Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-10-13 Location: Sterling, VA	I may be mistaken on this experience being WalMart brand -- but I did get a cheap bag of Charcoal at WalMart once for use with some BBQ chicken. The coal I got did a decent job of holding temperature and cooking for a reasonable period of time. My biggest issue with it was getting it to light which after about 10 minutes I decided was way behind schedule and heated it up with some extra lighter fluid and another match. Other than the issues with lighting it, I don't recall having any problems with it. I've not tried a long smoke or anything with it though. __________________ In use: Chargriller Pro w/ Firebox \| Ugly Drum Smoker (BPS Style) about to enter the fray

09-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#6
dummy que Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-02-13 Location: stoutsville ohio 43154	wally world charcoal walmart charcoal is made by ROYAL OAK the brckets are larger than R.O. they seem to last a little longer it is well worth the price any charcoal bricket whith that design is made by R.O. it is patended

09-03-2013, 07:50 PM	#7
tkeen Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-13-13 Location: Paris Illinois	I have used it and it burns long after you get it going. It just seems to take longer to get started.

09-03-2013, 08:58 PM	#9
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	It is the only briquette is use in my UDS and kettle. Realy like it!! It does seem to take a few mins longer to lite but it last a long time too. __________________ 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

09-03-2013, 09:48 PM	#10
ericandcandi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-01-13 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana	Thanks for the info, looks like I will be picking up a few bag and I'll report back. __________________ Smoke'em if Ya' Got'em......

09-03-2013, 09:59 PM	#11
mrbill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-25-13 Location: Tx	after being disappointed by my local grocery store brand, I learned that the Wally brand was RO. I've been using it happily ever since in my 18.5 WSM. a full ring w/a full load in a non-weber chimney gives me consistent temps and good longevity. I get multiple cooks out of a full ring just by knocking out the ash and adding a chimney of lit. that being said, I have yet to christen my 18.5 ots. so I can't comment on how it works in a grill vs smoker. __________________ NYG Smokey Joe-Copper gas assist Weber Performer-Rec Tec 590 pellet grill/smoker

09-04-2013, 09:25 AM	#13
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	I have never used the Walmart stuff, but I have used the Academy brand (another "made by Royal Oak" brand). I have had similar issues with getting it lit. It does tend to burn a bit quicker (smaller briquettes) IMO, but it sounds like the Walmart stuff is larger.

10-19-2014, 09:14 PM	#14
bkvanbek Got Wood. Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Minnetrista, MN	I like it a lot. Like the bigger size. Mostly get Royal Oak at Menards, when it is on sale. But when it isn't, Wal-Mart big briquettes are always cheap.

10-19-2014, 10:41 PM	#15
BigBobBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Live Oak, Florida	I will have to stop by my local store and check it out. __________________ Char-Griller Akorn, Webber 22.5 grill, performer, UDS.