Kingsford Hardwood Lump

SmokyOkie · 10-01-2007, 04:25 PM

Alabama Grilbilly brought it up in another thread, and if his experience was as bad as mine, I thought I might post a caveat for those of you who are thinking about trying it.

Don't!

It looks like a fireworks cone coming out of your chimney and it continues to spark incessantly as you cook leaving a coating of cinders all over you, your grill, your food and well, everything.

It was my second or third experiment into the world of lump charcoal, and it almost made me give up the idea altogether.

I've settled on Ozark Oak and Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural. Has anyone else used either of these?

Paulie G. · 10-01-2007, 06:39 PM

I use royal oak, available at most Wally Worlds and aside from a rock or two, haven't had any probs. However, knowing how K-Ford smells and burns as briquettes, how can yo be surprised?

nthole · 10-01-2007, 07:27 PM

That stuff is well known as chit around here. There's a link somewhere on here that if I wasn't a lazy basturd I'd search for that has a great anaylsis of most available charcoal. I'm sure someone has it off the top of their head that will be along soon.

bigabyte · 10-01-2007, 07:58 PM

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

nthole is freaking psychic!!!

What's the lottery numbers?

txschutte · 10-01-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokyOkie

Alabama Grilbilly brought it up in another thread, and if his experience was as bad as mine, I thought I might post a caveat for those of you who are thinking about trying it.

Don't!

It looks like a fireworks cone coming out of your chimney and it continues to spark incessantly as you cook leaving a coating of cinders all over you, your grill, your food and well, everything.

It was my second or third experiment into the world of lump charcoal, and it almost made me give up the idea altogether.

I've settled on Ozark Oak and Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural. Has anyone else used either of these?

I've used Old Mexico, and it just popped and sizzled like other lump I have used. I use Vitamin K and wood. This is the only stuff I can stand anymore.

bbqjoe · 10-01-2007, 08:16 PM

Wow!!! That naked wiz site is an awesome piece of work!!

vr6Cop · 10-01-2007, 09:19 PM

I bought one bag of that stuff a while back, and couldn't get rid of it fast enough!

I thought I was burning Rice Crispies! I was waiting for a little elf to come out and laugh at me. I would rather quit grilling than use that chit again.

SmokyOkie · 10-02-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txschutte

I've used Old Mexico, and it just popped and sizzled like other lump I have used. I use Vitamin K and wood. This is the only stuff I can stand anymore.

I haven't had too much trouble w/ the Old Mexico sparking. I sparks more thn Ozark Oak, but not anything like the Kingsford.

I don't use charcoal for smoking though, just wood.

What do you mean by "vitamin K"?

The Giggler · 10-02-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokyOkie

Ozark Oak and Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural.

Wow - Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural?!?! That's a mouthful, and must be quite a brand. Haven't tried either, but don't have a lot of choices in this part of the country. Humphrey's Briq and Lump seem to be the best I can find. They are much better than any product I have used from Kingsford. Mali's is okay too, but havent' ever seen their briqs in the market.

AlabamaGrillBillies · 10-02-2007, 02:42 PM

"vitamin K"? = Kingsford I believe.

Ya that 'charwood' sucked. Glad I didn't use it on the brisket.

Back to my normal lump BandB brand. Good stuff mix of oak and mesquite I think. I use it to get a good bed of coals and then go 100% wood after that.

peculiarmike · 10-02-2007, 03:02 PM

Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural -

Gotta say that stuff burns HOTTER than any lump I have used. Sparks were not an issue.

$.02

91vw03 · 10-03-2007, 07:35 AM

Royal Oak and Cowboy are all I can find around here. I might have seen the Kingsford but if I remember it was way expensive.

KC_Bobby · 10-03-2007, 08:30 AM

11 of 11 BBQ Brethren members agree that Kingsford Lump would be better if it were marketed as fireworks.

SmokyOkie · 10-03-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

11 of 11 BBQ Brethren members agree that Kingsford Lump would be better if it were marketed as fireworks.

Make that 12 out of 11!

Jeff Hughes · 10-03-2007, 09:44 AM

Ozark Oak is great lump. It is also private labeled as HastyBake...

If you like Royal Oak Lump, you will love Ozark Oak...

10-01-2007, 04:25 PM	#1
SmokyOkie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-05-07 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kingsford Hardwood Lump Alabama Grilbilly brought it up in another thread, and if his experience was as bad as mine, I thought I might post a caveat for those of you who are thinking about trying it. Don't! It looks like a fireworks cone coming out of your chimney and it continues to spark incessantly as you cook leaving a coating of cinders all over you, your grill, your food and well, everything. It was my second or third experiment into the world of lump charcoal, and it almost made me give up the idea altogether. I've settled on Ozark Oak and Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural. Has anyone else used either of these? __________________ TO THE CREATIVE MIND PERFECTION IS BUT A TEMPORARY STATE Tim www.usbbqsupply.com

10-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#2
Paulie G. is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: Bluffton, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use royal oak, available at most Wally Worlds and aside from a rock or two, haven't had any probs. However, knowing how K-Ford smells and burns as briquettes, how can yo be surprised? __________________ Paulie G. Pit Boss Coastal Carolina Catering Klose custom 28'x7' Golf Pro Classic mobile pit.

10-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#3
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That stuff is well known as chit around here. There's a link somewhere on here that if I wasn't a lazy basturd I'd search for that has a great anaylsis of most available charcoal. I'm sure someone has it off the top of their head that will be along soon. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

10-01-2007, 07:58 PM	#4
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag56.htm nthole is freaking psychic!!! What's the lottery numbers? __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

10-01-2007, 09:19 PM	#7
vr6Cop is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-18-06 Location: Nashville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought one bag of that stuff a while back, and couldn't get rid of it fast enough! I thought I was burning Rice Crispies! I was waiting for a little elf to come out and laugh at me. I would rather quit grilling than use that chit again. __________________ Cheers, Adrian Large Big Green Egg, BBQ Guru Pit Competitor for overnights, Weber One Touch Silver Jere Baxter-Edgefield Lodge 254 F&AM

10-01-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
bbqjoe Banned Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: Wikieup Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow!!! That naked wiz site is an awesome piece of work!!

10-02-2007, 02:42 PM	#10
AlabamaGrillBillies is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-07 Location: Birmingham Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"vitamin K"? = Kingsford I believe. Ya that 'charwood' sucked. Glad I didn't use it on the brisket. Back to my normal lump BandB brand. Good stuff mix of oak and mesquite I think. I use it to get a good bed of coals and then go 100% wood after that. __________________ ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Leverguns, 1911s and BBQ Thank God i'm American! Matt Pair, member of the AlabamaGrillBillies Cookteam and Catering company. Check us out! http://www.algrillbillies.com Its grillin' time ya'll.

10-02-2007, 03:02 PM	#11
peculiarmike Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-23-07 Location: Peculiar, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Old Mexico Mesquite Carbon Natural - Gotta say that stuff burns HOTTER than any lump I have used. Sparks were not an issue. $.02 __________________ "If you can't smell smoke it ain't a barbeque joint" KCBS Certified BBQ Judge 1975 ECB - Retired, may have it bronzed GOSM 3005C, a square ECB, GOSM 3405BGW Char-Griller Duo, best of three in one SDS Pineapple drum smoker Custom built stickburner - I love it

10-03-2007, 07:35 AM	#12
91vw03 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-07 Location: West Chester,Oh Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Royal Oak and Cowboy are all I can find around here. I might have seen the Kingsford but if I remember it was way expensive. __________________ --Andy Char-griller pro deluxe w/SFB 22.5" weber kettle (rescue)

10-03-2007, 08:30 AM	#13
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	11 of 11 BBQ Brethren members agree that Kingsford Lump would be better if it were marketed as fireworks. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

10-03-2007, 09:44 AM	#15
Jeff Hughes is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-06 Location: tulsa oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ozark Oak is great lump. It is also private labeled as HastyBake... If you like Royal Oak Lump, you will love Ozark Oak... __________________ Klose 72" Mobile Medium BGE HastyBake Legacy 22" Weber Kettle(10 bucks@garage sale)

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