Lump charcoal

doubletee1 · Jul 19, 2018

For years I used Ozark Hardwood lump charcoal made right close to where I live in Arkansas. All of the sudden it was gone so I contacted the buyer where I used to get it and he told me they ar now an exclusive supplier for s steakhouse chain in the NE . He said they would be carrying Cowboy Brand which I have used and do like ok . Question to my brethren is “Does anyone have any better suggestions “ just curious . After all that IS where a good product starts right ?
Appreciate any opinions.

Kanco Connection · Jul 19, 2018

I’ve been enjoying the cheap Western brand at Wally World: $10 for 30#. I hear it’s getting sold out and not replenished at lots of locations but can still find it out here.

Burnt at Both Endz · Jul 19, 2018

I stopped by Academy sports today, they had some lump in a box. It was on sale for 4.99/box. It must have been about a 20# box, has anyone tried that? I looked it up on their internet page, but didn't see it there.

Baychilla · Jul 19, 2018

I like Rockwood lump. It's clean burning and so far it hasn't been plagued by non lump things or a lot of dust.

Hoss · Jul 19, 2018

Burnt at Both Endz said:
I stopped by Academy sports today, they had some lump in a box. It was on sale for 4.99/box. It must have been about a 20# box, has anyone tried that? I looked it up on their internet page, but didn't see it there.

I have not tried it.It may be "Timberlake" brand. :shock:

Burnt at Both Endz · Jul 19, 2018

Hoss said:
I have not tried it.It may be "Timberlake" brand. :shock:

Found it, guess it wasn't as big of a box as I thought.:mrgreen:

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-C...id=1532042642&sr=8-17&keywords=charcoal+lumps

pharp · Jul 19, 2018

doubletee1 said:
For years I used Ozark Hardwood lump charcoal made right close to where I live in Arkansas. All of the sudden it was gone so I contacted the buyer where I used to get it and he told me they ar now an exclusive supplier for s steakhouse chain in the NE . He said they would be carrying Cowboy Brand which I have used and do like ok . Question to my brethren is “Does anyone have any better suggestions “ just curious . After all that IS where a good product starts right ?
Appreciate any opinions.

Let me know if you find something good locally, I am just up the road!

hurricanedavid · Jul 19, 2018

I use Royal Oak Lump and have always been satisfied with the results.

tom72 · Jul 19, 2018

I'm a huge fan of Rockwood, and it's all I use now. Nobody near me carries it, so I buy it from Rockwood three bags at a time for free shipping, and it lasts me quite a while.

If I want something I can get nearby, I also like Royal Oak.

Hoggie-rx · Jul 19, 2018

They have ozark oak at harp’s again. Ive been buying it again for a few months.

Cook'n with Wood · Jul 19, 2018

I only use Chigger Creek Wood Products. Love the quality for the price.

Baychilla · Jul 19, 2018

tom72 said:
I'm a huge fan of Rockwood, and it's all I use now. Nobody near me carries it, so I buy it from Rockwood three bags at a time for free shipping, and it lasts me quite a while.

If I want something I can get nearby, I also like Royal Oak.

You can also have shipped for free to your local Ace if you use their website.

Ron_L · Jul 19, 2018

Timber lump is also excellent.

LYU370 · Jul 19, 2018

Usually been using Royal Oak. It's OK, but some bags have some pretty small pieces. Kamado Joe lump is good. Pretty good price if you get it during a KJ Roadshow at Costco. Got a bag Timber to try out. Going to pick up some bags of the Western lump at Wally World, price is down to $7.88 for a 30# bag. Have tried Grove lump, that burned quite well.

2000milesofsmoke · Jul 20, 2018

Royal Oak has always been a favorite of mine, although I just purchased a box of Kamado Joe Big Block to give it a go....

Rockinar · Jul 20, 2018

Fogo!

Large pieces, not construction pieces.

Shawn C · Jul 20, 2018

LYU370 said:
Usually been using Royal Oak. It's OK, but some bags have some pretty small pieces. Kamado Joe lump is good. Pretty good price if you get it during a KJ Roadshow at Costco. Got a bag Timber to try out. Going to pick up some bags of the Western lump at Wally World, price is down to $7.88 for a 30# bag. Have tried Grove lump, that burned quite well.

I agree that Royal Oak does have a lot of small pieces but it tends to provide a more constant temperature for my long cooks compared to others I have tried.

Robert · Jul 20, 2018

Burnt at Both Endz said:
Found it, guess it wasn't as big of a box as I thought.:mrgreen:

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-C...id=1532042642&sr=8-17&keywords=charcoal+lumps

Lowes had that back in late 2016 early 2017 at 50% off. I bought all of the boxes they had locally which was 11 boxes. I really liked it for the consistency. But, I don't think I would pay full price. Watch for Academy to put it on sale.

Robert

Burnt at Both Endz · Jul 20, 2018

Robert said:
Lowes had that back in late 2016 early 2017 at 50% off. I bought all of the boxes they had locally which was 11 boxes. I really liked it for the consistency. But, I don't think I would pay full price. Watch for Academy to put it on sale.

Robert

It was reduced to 4.99/box.

dgaddis1 · Jul 20, 2018

I mostly use Rockwood. If I can't get some of that for whatever reason, the Publix brand is pretty good too.

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