Kingsford question~~~ PLEASE

pdxRandy · 09-03-2009, 05:52 PM

Does the Kingsford charcoal with hickory and mesquite burn different than the standard briguet? Other than the smell of the smoke? As in faster or slower burn? Hotter or colder?

If I use these hickory or misquite briguets in my WSM how should they be used. A full load of them or mix with standard ones? If they are mixed would you mix differnt for a short cook like BBribs compared to a long cook for a butt or brisket?

The reason, my buddy with the truck is on his way over and we are going to Lowe's with a couple of friends to help me set in a winter supply of charcoal.

Smokey Al Gold · 09-03-2009, 06:05 PM

It burns pretty much the same with a slight wood smoke smell. Most times I can barely smell it at all. You'd be better off with regular k and wood chunks.

nucleargeek · 09-03-2009, 08:53 PM

No difference in burn speed or quality. If it's the same price as regular K, then it doesn't matter, but I use regular K and logs for best effect.

pdxRandy · 09-03-2009, 08:56 PM

Just came in with 40 bags of regular k. That should keep this newbie smokin' most of the winter. Maybe

capri man · 09-03-2009, 09:01 PM

lowes here is got a limit of 2 free bags!!!

Timmy · 09-03-2009, 09:02 PM

I find that they burn just alittle bit hotter than the regular K.

pdxRandy · 09-03-2009, 09:25 PM

@cm..........the checkout person at Lowe's didn't care how many trips we made just bought two and got two for free, ten times. Simple.

swibirun · 09-03-2009, 09:44 PM

I like the hickory for my offset. I've used it several times this summer and haven't found it to burn much different. I've used it in my Brinkmann's offset and my Brinkmann's charcoal grill with good results (although not as good as lump in my BGE :) )

Meat Burner · 09-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Does the Kingsford charcoal with hickory and mesquite burn different than the standard briguet? Other than the smell of the smoke? As in faster or slower burn? Hotter or colder?

Nope. Pretty much the same deal. Let us know if you think there is much difference. Every smoke is a little different anyway no matter what fuel you use.

09-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#1
pdxRandy Got Wood. Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Portland Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kingsford question~~~ PLEASE Does the Kingsford charcoal with hickory and mesquite burn different than the standard briguet? Other than the smell of the smoke? As in faster or slower burn? Hotter or colder? If I use these hickory or misquite briguets in my WSM how should they be used. A full load of them or mix with standard ones? If they are mixed would you mix differnt for a short cook like BBribs compared to a long cook for a butt or brisket? The reason, my buddy with the truck is on his way over and we are going to Lowe's with a couple of friends to help me set in a winter supply of charcoal. __________________ ~Randy 22" WSM and a little cheap portable table top gasser Last edited by pdxRandy; 09-03-2009 at 05:54 PM.. Reason: Control problems between brain and fingers

09-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#2
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It burns pretty much the same with a slight wood smoke smell. Most times I can barely smell it at all. You'd be better off with regular k and wood chunks. __________________ 22.5 OTG, 18.5 SJP (modded), 14.5 SJS, Weber Q 100, TX Longhorn Camper grill TL 21 [URL="http://www.elcapoteranch.com"]www.elcapoteranch.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL] Club Member (2) Creator of: "The Great Chicken Sammich Debacle of 2010"

09-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
nucleargeek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-15-04 Location: Midlothian, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No difference in burn speed or quality. If it's the same price as regular K, then it doesn't matter, but I use regular K and logs for best effect. __________________ Vance Smokin Kro's BBQ NB Bandera If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them outta meat!

09-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#4
pdxRandy Got Wood. Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Portland Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you Just came in with 40 bags of regular k. That should keep this newbie smokin' most of the winter. Maybe __________________ ~Randy 22" WSM and a little cheap portable table top gasser

09-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
capri man is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-07 Location: doerun, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	lowes here is got a limit of 2 free bags!!! __________________ weber kettle brinkman gourmet smoker smokey joe brinkman smoker big azz upright smoker really ugly UDS kingsford kettle grill weber smokey joe platnium big gas grill (sorry!)

09-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
Timmy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-01-06 Location: Pewaukee, Wi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I find that they burn just alittle bit hotter than the regular K. __________________ Tim

09-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
pdxRandy Got Wood. Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Portland Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	@cm..........the checkout person at Lowe's didn't care how many trips we made just bought two and got two for free, ten times. Simple. __________________ ~Randy 22" WSM and a little cheap portable table top gasser

09-03-2009, 09:44 PM	#8
swibirun is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like the hickory for my offset. I've used it several times this summer and haven't found it to burn much different. I've used it in my Brinkmann's offset and my Brinkmann's charcoal grill with good results (although not as good as lump in my BGE :) ) __________________ Chris Knoxville, TN two Big Green Eggs (large) Smoke Hollow smoker/grill combo www.nibblemethis.com

09-03-2009, 10:09 PM	#9
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does the Kingsford charcoal with hickory and mesquite burn different than the standard briguet? Other than the smell of the smoke? As in faster or slower burn? Hotter or colder? Nope. Pretty much the same deal. Let us know if you think there is much difference. Every smoke is a little different anyway no matter what fuel you use. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

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