Kingsford Charwood

sfisch · 04-15-2007, 05:28 PM

For the first time ever, one of our local groceries has 5 bags on the shelf, 10lbs for $5.99. Is it worth it?

Scott

Steppenwolf · 04-16-2007, 09:12 AM

Like anything else, you'd think that prices vary from store to store and area to area. I get 2 -10lb. bags pakaged together for 10.99 from our value priced market.

backyardchef · 04-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Never used it but have heard that it is really sparky when it lights. I think Naked Whiz had a review on his site that mentioned he used it for grilling and got charcoaly soot on his food.....fwiw....

Here's a pic from the NW website....

Review: http://nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag56.htm

Steppenwolf · 04-16-2007, 02:11 PM

I've only tried it once, so far, because I like the other wood chunks that I've found since. But I was told to soak in water first, maybe that's why I didn't get sparks.
Friday night I saw some bags of Jack Daniel's Oak Barrel wood chips is now being sold locally, but I haven't tried it yet. I bought some but I haven't tried it yet. It definately smells like Daniels that's for sure. Has anyone tried this yet?

backyardchef · 04-16-2007, 02:13 PM

Steppenwolf.....This is a lump charcoal from Kingsford-- is that what you tried, or was it wood chips/chunks to burn? I haven't tried this brand charcoal yet, myself.....

Azinine · 04-16-2007, 02:30 PM

I think it's decent stuff. It's pretty dense as compared to most other lump so you get a pretty good burn time. It also has a unique flavor that I like. It is a bit sparky when it is first lighting but that goes away once the coals are fully lit. I've grilled with it many times and haven't had a problem with soot getting on my food.

The picture above is also misleading because they used a very slow shutter speed when taking that picture (he admits this in the article). I would recommend at least giving it a try.

Steppenwolf · 04-16-2007, 02:32 PM

Glad you asked, what I have isn't the same thing. I don't remember the brand name, being here at work, but it's called charwood. Basically, it's like wood chunks but sorta pre-blackened. Sorry about my mistake.

Arlin_MacRae · 04-16-2007, 02:33 PM

I've already been through a bag and it cooks well, but man don't have any dry leaves under your pit when it's going. Sparks is right!!!

backyardchef · 04-16-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azinine

I think it's decent stuff. It's pretty dense as compared to most other lump so you get a pretty good burn time. It also has a unique flavor that I like. It is a bit sparky when it is first lighting but that goes away once the coals are fully lit. I've grilled with it many times and haven't had a problem with soot getting on my food.

The picture above is also misleading because they used a very slow shutter speed when taking that picture (he admits this in the article). I would recommend at least giving it a try.

Thanks, Azinine....I have no experience with the product and that's the only info I've seen about it. Been tempted to pick some up, but I can't really find it in too many places. I've been able to find the Duraflame products recently and will be testing them out more. The lump was really light...not dense. I actually like the hardwood briqs, I think.....

sfisch · 04-16-2007, 03:33 PM

Guess I'll just buy up a bag and try it out.

SCott

04-15-2007, 05:28 PM	#1
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kingsford Charwood For the first time ever, one of our local groceries has 5 bags on the shelf, 10lbs for $5.99. Is it worth it? Scott

04-16-2007, 09:12 AM	#2
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like anything else, you'd think that prices vary from store to store and area to area. I get 2 -10lb. bags pakaged together for 10.99 from our value priced market. Last edited by Steppenwolf; 04-16-2007 at 02:05 PM..

04-16-2007, 01:59 PM	#3
backyardchef Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-05-04 Location: New York City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never used it but have heard that it is really sparky when it lights. I think Naked Whiz had a review on his site that mentioned he used it for grilling and got charcoaly soot on his food.....fwiw.... Here's a pic from the NW website.... Review: http://nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag56.htm __________________ Matt Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue The Hampton Smoker Blog: http://backyardchef.blogspot.com 7' Meadow Creek reverse flow w/ a 4' grill on the nose, named Large Marge 48" Klose Backyard Chef named Wubby Willy the Wonder Grill Weber Kettle named Georgiette ECB Spider Web Collector Model Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Firebrick Supremo

04-16-2007, 02:13 PM	#5
backyardchef Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-05-04 Location: New York City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Steppenwolf.....This is a lump charcoal from Kingsford-- is that what you tried, or was it wood chips/chunks to burn? I haven't tried this brand charcoal yet, myself..... __________________ Matt Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue The Hampton Smoker Blog: http://backyardchef.blogspot.com 7' Meadow Creek reverse flow w/ a 4' grill on the nose, named Large Marge 48" Klose Backyard Chef named Wubby Willy the Wonder Grill Weber Kettle named Georgiette ECB Spider Web Collector Model Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Firebrick Supremo

04-16-2007, 02:30 PM	#6
Azinine Take a breath! Join Date: 02-16-07 Location: Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it's decent stuff. It's pretty dense as compared to most other lump so you get a pretty good burn time. It also has a unique flavor that I like. It is a bit sparky when it is first lighting but that goes away once the coals are fully lit. I've grilled with it many times and haven't had a problem with soot getting on my food. The picture above is also misleading because they used a very slow shutter speed when taking that picture (he admits this in the article). I would recommend at least giving it a try. __________________ Jared "Yeah, but bacon tastes gooood. Pork chops taste gooood" -Pulp Fiction Weber Smokey Mountain Weber 22.5" One Touch Silver Charbroil Silver Smoker w/ mods (never used anymore)

04-16-2007, 02:11 PM	#4
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've only tried it once, so far, because I like the other wood chunks that I've found since. But I was told to soak in water first, maybe that's why I didn't get sparks. Friday night I saw some bags of Jack Daniel's Oak Barrel wood chips is now being sold locally, but I haven't tried it yet. I bought some but I haven't tried it yet. It definately smells like Daniels that's for sure. Has anyone tried this yet?

04-16-2007, 02:32 PM	#7
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad you asked, what I have isn't the same thing. I don't remember the brand name, being here at work, but it's called charwood. Basically, it's like wood chunks but sorta pre-blackened. Sorry about my mistake.

04-16-2007, 02:33 PM	#8
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I've already been through a bag and it cooks well, but man don't have any dry leaves under your pit when it's going. Sparks is right!!! __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

04-16-2007, 03:33 PM	#10
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Guess I'll just buy up a bag and try it out. SCott

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