Competition Briquette Report w/Pron & Food Pron

Desert Dweller · 01-19-2009, 11:19 PM

I picket up a 12# bag at Home Depot the other day, it ran about 9 bucks + or -. I decided to try it out in the drum, where I am pretty much still a rookie. I started with 5# of the briquettes, 1 each fist sized chunk of Oak, Hickory & Pecan in the fire basket. In the Chimney I filled it about 3/4 with RO lump, got it going good and put it over the combo in the fire basket. I had a little trouble dialing in the temp to 275, but when I did I tossed on a couple of roasts. Now I think they may have been Chuckies, but I'm really not sure. I figured whatever they were I would cook 'em like butts and make BBQ Beef out of them. It took about 3.5 hours to get to 165, then I bagged and foiled them with some bullion and spices and put them back in the smoker at a higher temp, about 350.

The fire basket was burning steady, but I still had plenty of coals left so I figured, "what the heck". I had some Turkey legs thawed, so I put them on also after the foiled beef had been back on for about 2 hours. I pulled the beef out an hour later, a total of 6.5 hours and it shredded nicely as you can see.

The first two pictures are of the coal basket and ashe residue after about 7 hours or so. Ionly added 1 more chunk of oak when I took the foiled beef off, figuring the Turkey Legs could use a little more flavor. All in all I am happy with Kingsfors new product, now I gotta figure out if the higher price is worth it.

I left the lid not completly covering the drum while I went inside to rest the beef and pull it. I went back out about 25 minnutes later and the coals and remaining wood had ignited and I was getting a crisp smoke on the legs. I finally pulled the legs after we had eaten the beef. They were at 172 and juicy as all get out. We'll have those tomorrow I think.

bigabyte · 01-19-2009, 11:22 PM

Looks good. Thanks for the report. Do you think you got the same burn per dollar as with your regular charcoal?

garyk1398 · 01-19-2009, 11:25 PM

Nice pron, how do you like the thermometer I see in the picture? I've got one just like it and think it's just as good as a thermapen.

SmokinCoyote · 01-20-2009, 02:40 AM

Good lookin legs. It sure is hard to beat a smoked turkey leg.

By looking at everyones location it looks like the new Kingsfords are getting closer to Texas. I went to Home Depot yesterday but they didn't have any. I asked the guy in that dept. but he hasn't heard about them but would "LOOK INTO IT".

jimdandysnyjim · 01-20-2009, 05:50 AM

it all looks great.. i wish i had a leg now

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-20-2009, 05:58 AM

Looks like the 'cue turned out very good and the charcoal burned really clean.

cheez59 · 01-20-2009, 05:59 AM

I have not used briquettes yet but those do sound pretty good.
The bird legs definitely look good.

Desert Dweller · 01-20-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigabyte

Looks good. Thanks for the report. Do you think you got the same burn per dollar as with your regular charcoal?

Not even close. I usually use regular Kingsford bought in the 21# twin pack. I will have to give the Comp. a go in the WSM (where I am most experieiinced) for a fair comparrison. I suspect the only advantage(s) to the Comp. is less ash means less cleanup, no biggy for me as I have the kids clean the cookers. As to whether it burns hotter or longer I will have to wait for the WSM trial to determine. I probably should have used the WSM for this cook, but I wanted to gain some experience on the drum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk1398

Nice pron, how do you like the thermometer I see in the picture? I've got one just like it and think it's just as good as a thermapen.

I likey! It reaches temp in less than 5 seconds, and I guess if you're in more of a hurry than that you ought to modify your caffiene intake.

Mad Max · 01-20-2009, 12:00 PM

Those drumsticks look they are Da Bomb. The beef roast looks good, too. Nice job, DD.

Hachie Qer · 01-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk1398

Nice pron, how do you like the thermometer I see in the picture? I've got one just like it and think it's just as good as a thermapen.

What is it? Where do you get it? How much?

Brian in So Cal · 01-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Interesting about the comp Charcoal. Our Home Depot has a bin area for it and it never came in. I noticed they took the sign down. I need to find out why.

Barbarian · 01-20-2009, 05:29 PM

I got two bags the other day at HD up here in Norcal. Have not tried it yet, but it will have to be a whole lot better then the regular Kingford to make it worth while with that price difference. It was $9 for 12 lbs or 0.75 per pound the regular was $15 for 41 lbs or 0.37 per pound. For twice the price it better be better. Hope to try on some ribs later this week.

bigabyte · 01-20-2009, 06:29 PM

I picked some up at the HD here today.

DDave · 01-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hachie Qer

What is it? Where do you get it? How much?

I believe it is a Taylor 9842 Instant Read. I have one too and like it. It is $15.77 at Amazon.

Here is a link.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Commerc...2502176&sr=8-1

Dave

Rookie'48 · 01-20-2009, 09:36 PM

Good lookin' eats right there! With that tribe you've got, something almost always has to be cooking

. Now if you could just gethe boys to get jobs ................

.

01-19-2009, 11:22 PM	#2
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Looks good. Thanks for the report. Do you think you got the same burn per dollar as with your regular charcoal? __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

01-19-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
garyk1398 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-08 Location: Omaha, NE -western edge of town Name/Nickname : Gary	Nice pron, how do you like the thermometer I see in the picture? I've got one just like it and think it's just as good as a thermapen. __________________ Cookshack sm055 and a weed burner.:crazy: Gary, KCBS -CBJ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=red]Certified Nebraska MOINK Baller, [/COLOR][COLOR=darkred]KCBS - CBJ[/COLOR][/FONT] Semper Fi, when in doubt empty the magazine :rip:

01-20-2009, 02:40 AM	#4
SmokinCoyote On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-23-06 Location: Amarillo Texas	Good lookin legs. It sure is hard to beat a smoked turkey leg. By looking at everyones location it looks like the new Kingsfords are getting closer to Texas. I went to Home Depot yesterday but they didn't have any. I asked the guy in that dept. but he hasn't heard about them but would "LOOK INTO IT". __________________ It ain't real Q until that precise moment, while watching the sunrise through a wisp of sweet smelling blue smoke, that a tough brisket finally surrenders itself to the gentle heat of an all wood fire and becomes a tender, juicy, smokey masterpiece. Wiley "SmokinCoyote" Mixon Klose 20 X 60 mobile UDS WSM Red Thermapen

01-20-2009, 05:58 AM	#6
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Looks like the 'cue turned out very good and the charcoal burned really clean. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-20-2009, 05:59 AM	#7
cheez59 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-29-08 Location: LaFayette, GA	I have not used briquettes yet but those do sound pretty good. The bird legs definitely look good. __________________ Lone Star Grillz mini insulated cabinet.Lonestar Grillz 20x42 offset. Broil King Baron Gasser, Vortex and Slow & Sear Plus, Weber 26" Original Premium, Weber Smoky Joe, Cajun Fryer 8-1/2 & 4 Gallon, The Big Easy oil-less fryer, BBQ Guru CyberQ Cloud, BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2, Thermoworks Smoke, Maverick XR-50

01-20-2009, 05:50 AM	#5
jimdandysnyjim Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-06-08 Location: brewster NY	it all looks great.. i wish i had a leg now

01-20-2009, 12:00 PM	#9
Mad Max is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-17-08 Location: Fort Mill, SC	Those drumsticks look they are Da Bomb. The beef roast looks good, too. Nice job, DD. __________________ Butts-N-Gutts BBQ Team UDS (born on July 2008 ) Custom Brick BBQ grill Weber 22.5 Blue Kettle (CL rescue) Turkey Fryer Superbly accurate, ferociously fast, RED THERMAPEN "Certified MOINK Ball Maker" 2008 www.southerntreats.blogspot.com

01-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#11
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387	Interesting about the comp Charcoal. Our Home Depot has a bin area for it and it never came in. I noticed they took the sign down. I need to find out why. __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

01-20-2009, 05:29 PM	#12
Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California	I got two bags the other day at HD up here in Norcal. Have not tried it yet, but it will have to be a whole lot better then the regular Kingford to make it worth while with that price difference. It was $9 for 12 lbs or 0.75 per pound the regular was $15 for 41 lbs or 0.37 per pound. For twice the price it better be better. Hope to try on some ribs later this week. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

01-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#13
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	I picked some up at the HD here today. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

01-20-2009, 09:36 PM	#15
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa	Good lookin' eats right there! With that tribe you've got, something almost always has to be cooking . Now if you could just gethe boys to get jobs ................ . __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 Member of the 100+ Contest Club Judge Number 6 competition BBQ team Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff.

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