Sneak Peek: New Kingsford Product Coming (pic) - Page 2

PatioDaddio · 11-16-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RevZiLLa

So they soak briquettes in liquid smoke to make these?

Uh, no.

Dr_KY · 11-16-2012, 05:07 AM

These have a huge place in the market where wood is hard to come by.

5string · 11-16-2012, 05:55 AM

I'm anxious to give them a try. What's the anticipated price point?

chicagokp · 11-16-2012, 05:56 AM

I might pick for wood species that are hard for me to get like peach and pecan. But most everything else like maple, oak, cherry, apple and hickory are easy for me to get. Just sayin.

mrboy · 11-16-2012, 06:12 AM

Call me crazy, but for me, part of the fun of smok'in is using real wood in the fire and learning how to control the smoke flavor with it.

If they offered their product in some offbeat woods that I can't get I'd be more interested.

Dr_KY · 11-16-2012, 06:15 AM

Could also very well be a good introduction into smoking for the grillers out there.

More specific and to the point- I will say that the actual label needs work. The problem is going to be that those not familiar with the concept of smoking VS grilling are going to make the mistake of filling the BBQ grill with these and perhaps find several issues such as lighting and the extreme volume of smoke flavor causing them to turn away from the product and possibly smoking. Get the label to be specific in nature that these are an addition to normal briquettes ( blue bag) and it should do well.

We here all understand grilling over wood but Kingsford needs to think about those new to the scene.

Just my thoughts,
Doc

Garrett · 11-16-2012, 06:15 AM

Thinking I will just stick to my wood chunks.

rksylves · 11-16-2012, 07:01 AM

Hmm.. Novel idea.

Although I agree with the points made above about uniformity and repeatability. My biggest issue is that I only use hickory for comp chicken and only for about the first half of the cook. In my opinion, hickory is only marginally less bitter than mesquite. I guess it could be worth a try to see.

Russ

deguerre · 11-16-2012, 08:09 AM

Thanks John! I'm getting a bag for experimentation as soon as they're available. Mixed with Kingsford Comp...might be a good combo.

Randbo · 11-16-2012, 09:02 AM

Going to be some very confused newbies waiting for that smoke to clear.

PatioDaddio · 11-16-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5string

I'm anxious to give them a try. What's the anticipated price point?

If I remember correctly, the price will be in the low $4 range (I want to say
$4.29 or $4.49) for a 2.8 lb bag.

John

PatioDaddio · 11-16-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Thanks John! I'm getting a bag for experimentation as soon as they're available. Mixed with Kingsford Comp...might be a good combo.

I think it'll be a killer combo.

John

PatioDaddio · 11-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

Could also very well be a good introduction into smoking for the grillers out there.

More specific and to the point- I will say that the actual label needs work. The problem is going to be that those not familiar with the concept of smoking VS grilling are going to make the mistake of filling the BBQ grill with these and perhaps find several issues such as lighting and the extreme volume of smoke flavor causing them to turn away from the product and possibly smoking. Get the label to be specific in nature that these are an addition to normal briquettes ( blue bag) and it should do well.

We here all understand grilling over wood but Kingsford needs to think about those new to the scene.

Just my thoughts,
Doc

I agree that there is certainly an opportunity for confusion -- especially
with the use of the term "briquets". It immediately makes you think of a
fuel source, not a supplement, as you mentioned.

That was the first thing that popped into my mind when I heard the name.

John

JMSetzler · 11-16-2012, 10:49 AM

John, thanks for posting. I'll be keeping my eyes open for this. I'm always interested in trying out new products and I think this one will be a nice enhancement for grilling.

PatioDaddio · 11-16-2012, 10:52 AM

I should have mentioned that there is a large red box that reads "JUST ADD TO LIT
COALS No soaking required" on the bag, and the illustration helps reinforce that.

John

11-16-2012, 05:07 AM	#17
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	These have a huge place in the market where wood is hard to come by. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

11-16-2012, 05:55 AM	#18
5string Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm anxious to give them a try. What's the anticipated price point? __________________ Life's too short for Faux Que, Smoke it! Smokin' Geezers Grill Team and Gumbo Krewe

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chicagokp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I might pick for wood species that are hard for me to get like peach and pecan. But most everything else like maple, oak, cherry, apple and hickory are easy for me to get. Just sayin. __________________ UDS - Midi Me - Weber Performer - 22.5 Weber OTG - Weber Genesis - GOSM White Lightning Thermopen

11-16-2012, 06:15 AM	#21
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could also very well be a good introduction into smoking for the grillers out there. More specific and to the point- I will say that the actual label needs work. The problem is going to be that those not familiar with the concept of smoking VS grilling are going to make the mistake of filling the BBQ grill with these and perhaps find several issues such as lighting and the extreme volume of smoke flavor causing them to turn away from the product and possibly smoking. Get the label to be specific in nature that these are an addition to normal briquettes ( blue bag) and it should do well. We here all understand grilling over wood but Kingsford needs to think about those new to the scene. Just my thoughts, Doc __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

11-16-2012, 06:15 AM	#22
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thinking I will just stick to my wood chunks. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-16-2012, 06:12 AM	#20
mrboy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-10-12 Location: Champaign, Il Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Call me crazy, but for me, part of the fun of smok'in is using real wood in the fire and learning how to control the smoke flavor with it. If they offered their product in some offbeat woods that I can't get I'd be more interested.

11-16-2012, 07:01 AM	#23
rksylves Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-28-09 Location: Melbourne, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hmm.. Novel idea. Although I agree with the points made above about uniformity and repeatability. My biggest issue is that I only use hickory for comp chicken and only for about the first half of the cook. In my opinion, hickory is only marginally less bitter than mesquite. I guess it could be worth a try to see. Russ __________________ Lead Cook 'Second Star BBQ' using a Big Orange 'Prince', 22 OTG, SJS FBA & KCBS CBJ

11-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#24
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks John! I'm getting a bag for experimentation as soon as they're available. Mixed with Kingsford Comp...might be a good combo. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

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11-16-2012, 10:49 AM	#29
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	John, thanks for posting. I'll be keeping my eyes open for this. I'm always interested in trying out new products and I think this one will be a nice enhancement for grilling. __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

11-16-2012, 10:52 AM	#30
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I should have mentioned that there is a large red box that reads "JUST ADD TO LIT COALS No soaking required" on the bag, and the illustration helps reinforce that. John