How much lump?

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 11-09-2012, 04:28 PM

Forgive me for asking but the search function on tapatalk blows. Trying lump for the first time this weekend with a 9 lb butt. 22 WSM. How much lump should I pickup?

MisterChrister · 11-09-2012, 04:34 PM

A small bag is more than enough. I.e. 8.8# royal oak or whatever. Expect better taste, lump rocks!

cholloway · 11-09-2012, 06:15 PM

Keep in mind that lump burns a little hotter than briquets, but burns up faster. You'll have to add to it more often to maintain a steady temp.

Shady · 11-09-2012, 07:50 PM

I think you should buy the best deal around on lump because once you try lump you won't use briquettes again, clean burn, low ash, great flavor.

grantw · 11-09-2012, 08:30 PM

I always get a big bag, not like I won't Use it. I fill the ring ad abit on top and close the top vent half way and the bottoms 3/4 open otherwise it runs away fast with lump

rg02 · 11-09-2012, 08:34 PM

Go to Walmart for royal oak. They have like 8lb bags. It's great stuff. I always use it or Stubbs natural briqs for my longer smokes....

Be sure to break up any huge lumps and pick out any bricks or insulation.

One bag should be plenty!

Anxious to hear what you think of it. Be sure to post your cook!

QansasjayhawQ · 11-09-2012, 08:43 PM

If you set your fire up using the Minion method, enough for a full ring will be more than enough.
I also just go ahead and by the big bags. Like grantw said, it's no like it won't get used and most times you get at least a little break on the cost over the smaller bags.
Royal Oak is the best bang for your buck, in my opinion.
Although if you're feeling flush with cash, I'd recommend The Good One (if you can find it).
Does Colorado Springs have a 'real' BBQ store? Seems like they should since it's a big enough city.
Yep - call these guys and see if they can recommend a great lump charcoal for you:
http://www.cobbqoutfitters.com

Saiko · 11-09-2012, 09:15 PM

The nice thing about lump is that you can re-use any leftover charcoal. Once the cook is done, close off all the vents and let the fire die down. The next day, just shake out all the ash and keep the leftover lump.
I do mainly high heat smokes, so I just stack as much lump as I can for each burn and re-use anything leftover.

captndan · 11-10-2012, 06:28 AM

It depends somewhat on the type of cooker used. If the lump is loaded right the first time ten to fifteen hours can be done. Put in more lump than you think is enough because as someone mentioned the leftover can be used again.

JONESY · 11-10-2012, 07:49 AM

Buy a big bag, load the ring and start a small fire. The beauty of lump is that you van re-use whatever is left over.

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 11-10-2012, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the input fellas. Much appreciated!

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 11-11-2012, 11:52 AM

Did a turkey last week using KBB and fought to keep temps above 300 the whole time with the WSM wide open. Got my pork butt riding at 315 today with the RO lump and 1.5 vents open. Liking the lump already!

dano · 11-12-2012, 02:09 PM

I use only Ozark Oak (nice clean burn). They come in 10lbs bags. I would grab around 20lbs to be sure. You would definitely dip into the 2nd bag.

11-09-2012, 04:28 PM	#1
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How much lump? Forgive me for asking but the search function on tapatalk blows. Trying lump for the first time this weekend with a 9 lb butt. 22 WSM. How much lump should I pickup? __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

11-09-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A small bag is more than enough. I.e. 8.8# royal oak or whatever. Expect better taste, lump rocks! __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

11-09-2012, 06:15 PM	#3
cholloway is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: Atlanta, GA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep in mind that lump burns a little hotter than briquets, but burns up faster. You'll have to add to it more often to maintain a steady temp. __________________ Colin New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished, Modified & Improved) 32 year old Char-Broil 450 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer 2003 Black Weber SS Performer Weber 22.5 OTS converted to OTG with rotisserie & Smokenator Weber SJS & modified stock pot Mini-WSM STOK Island gasser

11-09-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
Shady Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-12-10 Location: Maple Shade, N.J. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you should buy the best deal around on lump because once you try lump you won't use briquettes again, clean burn, low ash, great flavor. __________________ Paul (Shady Crew BBQ Team)

11-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
rg02 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-08-12 Location: Castle Rock, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go to Walmart for royal oak. They have like 8lb bags. It's great stuff. I always use it or Stubbs natural briqs for my longer smokes.... Be sure to break up any huge lumps and pick out any bricks or insulation. One bag should be plenty! Anxious to hear what you think of it. Be sure to post your cook! __________________ --Modified ECB---Mini WSM---22.5" Weber blue OTG---'69 18.5" Weber redhead----Mav ET-732

11-09-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
grantw Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I always get a big bag, not like I won't Use it. I fill the ring ad abit on top and close the top vent half way and the bottoms 3/4 open otherwise it runs away fast with lump

11-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#7
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you set your fire up using the Minion method, enough for a full ring will be more than enough. I also just go ahead and by the big bags. Like grantw said, it's no like it won't get used and most times you get at least a little break on the cost over the smaller bags. Royal Oak is the best bang for your buck, in my opinion. Although if you're feeling flush with cash, I'd recommend The Good One (if you can find it). Does Colorado Springs have a 'real' BBQ store? Seems like they should since it's a big enough city. Yep - call these guys and see if they can recommend a great lump charcoal for you: http://www.cobbqoutfitters.com __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Expect nothing - be ready for anything.

11-09-2012, 09:15 PM	#8
Saiko is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-24-03 Location: Kennesaw, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The nice thing about lump is that you can re-use any leftover charcoal. Once the cook is done, close off all the vents and let the fire die down. The next day, just shake out all the ash and keep the leftover lump. I do mainly high heat smokes, so I just stack as much lump as I can for each burn and re-use anything leftover. __________________ Shelter me from the powder and the finger Cover me with the thought that pulled the trigger Think of me as one you'd never figured Would fade away so young With so much left undone For links to all my BBQ Brethren recipe posts, click http://markandteri.com/recipes.htm

11-10-2012, 06:28 AM	#9
captndan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It depends somewhat on the type of cooker used. If the lump is loaded right the first time ten to fifteen hours can be done. Put in more lump than you think is enough because as someone mentioned the leftover can be used again.

11-10-2012, 07:49 AM	#10
JONESY is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-09 Location: Oakland twp / Houghton Lake, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Buy a big bag, load the ring and start a small fire. The beauty of lump is that you van re-use whatever is left over. __________________ Life is to short for green tea and tofu; pass me another half rack and a beer…

11-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#11
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the input fellas. Much appreciated! __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

11-11-2012, 11:52 AM	#12
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did a turkey last week using KBB and fought to keep temps above 300 the whole time with the WSM wide open. Got my pork butt riding at 315 today with the RO lump and 1.5 vents open. Liking the lump already! __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

11-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#13
dano Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-11 Location: Trappe, PA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use only Ozark Oak (nice clean burn). They come in 10lbs bags. I would grab around 20lbs to be sure. You would definitely dip into the 2nd bag. __________________ Assassin Smoker Blue Weber Performer