Whats your favorite charcoal?

[deepsouth]

problem is that "lump" is a big bucket, which also includes royal oak.
I'm a Wicked Good guy meself.

wicked good for me as well.

 

[caseydog]

I do like Kinsford, and I like lump for grilling steaks, but my wallet took a beating over the last few years, and I found that Kroger's store brand, at two bags for five bucks, served me quite well.

Oh God, I hope that stuff wasn't made in China, because if it was, I probably gave myself cancer, again.

One thing I did learn is that going back and forth between something like Kingsford Competition and Kroger charcoal is not a good idea. They don't burn the same, and you will drive yourself nuts.

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[JD McGee]

Kingsford for my WSM's...Wicked Good for my BGE...:thumb:

 

[TRS]

Another vote for Stubb's :-D

 

[Contracted Cookers]

Ozark Oak Lump for me. I'm lucky enough to live about 2 hours drive from the plant. It costs me $4.97 for a 10 lb bag at the local stores, and it is really good stuff.

thats not a great price

 

[El Lobo]

Royal Oak lump is readily available here and has never let down. Problem with Canada is the lack of availability, or availability at a price!

 

[Beerbecue]

I must have used hundreds of pounds of Kingsford in my life but nowadays I'm not comfortable with the coal and other junk in it. I've used a lot of lump too but I don't like the really big chunks that often come in the bags nor the very small fine junk at the bottom of the bags so nowadays I like the all natural briquettes that have become so common. I usually get Lazzari from Bevmo or Rancher from OSH or the all natural charcoal from Trader joes.

 

[CarolinaQue]

Wicked Good Lump for me as well!!! But I did stock up on the Kingsford Competition at HD due tot he clearance price. I don't mind it for home cooks. But definately Wicked Good for competition!!!

 

[gator320]

check out nakedwhiz.com they tested and rated all brands of lump charcoal good data base of information

 

[dataz722]

Stubbs is the only thing I use anymore. I buy a bag or two every time I am in Lowes.

 

[Brauma]

I like Stubbs briqs and Wicked Good lump.

 

[feltrider99]

I just tried Royal Oak lump this year. I really like it and was impressed with how big the pieces were.

Lately I have been using the Sams charcoal that I can get at Wallyworld for 6.50 for two 15lb bags. (I use mostly that with a little lump mixed in. Works great for a great price.

 

[HOG WILD BBQ]

where do you get that wicked at?

 

[AMoore]

Lump

I use Cowboy Lump or Wicked Good Lump

 

[BlueHowler]

I voted Kingsford because I use their Competition briqs mixed 50/50 with whatever lump charcoal I can find locally which has been Kroger brand lump for my last five cooks.

Using just lump seems to burn a lot hotter and faster than the mix but the results from using the mix have been very good so I'll stick with what works for me and my beloved UDS.

 

[jimithing78]

Ozark Oak Lump for me. I'm lucky enough to live about 2 hours drive from the plant. It costs me $4.97 for a 10 lb bag at the local stores, and it is really good stuff.

I use Ozark as well and was pleasantly surprised when I tried it the first time. I guess it doesn't get more cred because it's not available nationally but I find it to be really good for the money.

 

[peppasawce]

Royal Oaks in the Big Green Bag

 

[Wampus]

I voted for RO, but actually I've bought RO lump and RO briquettes. I think that RO is a more natural charcoal than K.

That said.......I usually buy K. Blue K. It's the best for the $, IMHO.
I currently have a stack of K Comp Briq's still from the HD sale where I bought out the store.:becky:

I'm a sale shopper. I'll deal with the ash for the $ I save.

 

[peppasawce]

And RO is Highly Recommended by NakedWhiz:clap2:

 

[Dave Russell]

I kind of got crazy with the K blue last year with some coupons I had for Lowes, so I've still got a few bags left. I've been using it in the kettle and for short wsm cooks, but I prefer Stubbs for overnighters. As to lump, I love grilling with it... any except the kind made by the same company that distributes my Stubbs, that is.