Royal Oak Lump in a PBC

Oldbob · 02-07-2013, 04:35 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has tried Royal Oak Lump in their Pit Barrel Cooker?...I checked my stash... I have 7 bags in the garage I would Like to use before I buy anymore...I assume it would burn Hotter and Not as Long? Thanks in advance !!

code3rrt · 02-07-2013, 10:27 PM

I haven't tried it, heck I haven't even tried out my PBC yet, just got it last week.

I would think your assumptions are correct tho. That being said, I know there have been a couple other posts from those who have used alternative fuels from the KBB in their PBC's with good results.

Probably a few practice cooks to get time and temps where you lik'em and your good to go.

Neonnblack · 02-07-2013, 10:29 PM

I use it in my.... UDS..... Never used it solely though, but mixed with briq's. Works fine for me like that.

flyingbassman5 · 02-07-2013, 10:33 PM

I did lump in mine once. Didn't really care for it. Burned too hot too quick.

I did a half and half of RO Briquettes and RO lump one time also and it was a little better.

You could use lump but like already stated you will have to adjust cook times because of the temp increase. Also don't be surprised if you had to add some fuel. Try it out and see

On a side note: I burn Stubb's Briquettes in mine regularly and have great results. Never actually used KBB in it so can't speculate on a comparison between the two.

BBQchef33 · 02-07-2013, 10:43 PM

i tried it..

would recommend sticking with kingsford. The lump burned hot, and uneven, and it went out on one side from the drippings of the meat.

try it.. your mileage may vary.

Trumpstylz · 02-07-2013, 10:52 PM

I'm guessing some high quality charcoal like Stubb's is probably the best one to use in it.

Oldbob · 02-08-2013, 04:18 AM

Thanks everyone for the input!! My PBC is still in the box in the garage...but when I get it ready for the maiden voyage I will report back !!

02-07-2013, 04:35 PM	#1
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Royal Oak Lump in a PBC I was just wondering if anyone has tried Royal Oak Lump in their Pit Barrel Cooker?...I checked my stash... I have 7 bags in the garage I would Like to use before I buy anymore...I assume it would burn Hotter and Not as Long? Thanks in advance !! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!

02-07-2013, 10:27 PM	#2
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I haven't tried it, heck I haven't even tried out my PBC yet, just got it last week. I would think your assumptions are correct tho. That being said, I know there have been a couple other posts from those who have used alternative fuels from the KBB in their PBC's with good results. Probably a few practice cooks to get time and temps where you lik'em and your good to go. __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

02-07-2013, 10:33 PM	#4
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did lump in mine once. Didn't really care for it. Burned too hot too quick. I did a half and half of RO Briquettes and RO lump one time also and it was a little better. You could use lump but like already stated you will have to adjust cook times because of the temp increase. Also don't be surprised if you had to add some fuel. Try it out and see On a side note: I burn Stubb's Briquettes in mine regularly and have great results. Never actually used KBB in it so can't speculate on a comparison between the two. __________________ 18.5" OTS, 22.5" OTG, CB Silver(Rip), Vintage Coleman Bullet, Pit Barrel, UDS Last edited by flyingbassman5; 02-07-2013 at 10:50 PM..

02-07-2013, 10:43 PM	#5
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	i tried it.. would recommend sticking with kingsford. The lump burned hot, and uneven, and it went out on one side from the drippings of the meat. try it.. your mileage may vary. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

02-07-2013, 10:52 PM	#6
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm guessing some high quality charcoal like Stubb's is probably the best one to use in it. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG Last edited by Trumpstylz; 02-08-2013 at 04:20 AM..

02-07-2013, 10:29 PM	#3
Neonnblack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-13 Location: Reno, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use it in my.... UDS..... Never used it solely though, but mixed with briq's. Works fine for me like that.

02-08-2013, 04:18 AM	#7
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone for the input!! My PBC is still in the box in the garage...but when I get it ready for the maiden voyage I will report back !! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!