KevGuy
Knows what a fatty is.
After alternating for the past 3 years between Kingsford Original and Weber charcoal briquettes I feel that I can give a fair comparison of the two.
This comparison was done based on 16 lb bags of Kingsford Original (KBB as it’s known) and 20 lb bags of Weber on a 18” Weber Kettle and using a large Weber charcoal chimney.
Price:
KBB is $16 for a 16 lb bag ($1/lb) whereas Weber is $22 for a 20 lb bag ($1.10 /lb). Pretty close in price, but KBB is the better price slightly.
Handling:
The Weber is much more sooty and dirty than KBB when handling with your hands. The KBB do make your hands dirty, but nothing compared to the Weber.
Availability:
KBB is available everywhere where I live; Walmart, RONA, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, etc. The Weber is available, but only at RONA and Canadian Tire. If I’m in a jam for a bag, KBB is what I usually come home with.
Ignition:
I find the Weber takes longer to light and to get a good layer of white on the top layer of briquettes in the chimney. The KBB lights quick and the top layer of briquettes in the chimney whites over in 15-20 minutes easily.
Heat:
On an empty 18” Weber kettle grill, the Weber gets up to 750 F easily. The KBB will do 700 F most under same circumstances. Slight advantage to Weber.
Longevity of Burn:
Weber wins out here. Once lit, a chimney of Weber briquettes will easily burn an hour longer than KBB.
Food Taste:
My taste buds prefer the KBB. The Weber taste is ok too…nothing wrong with it, but like I said I prefer KBB taste.
Ash Production:
I find that both are pretty much the same. No clear winner.
Complete Combustion:
I noticed that the KBB briquettes would burn completely and leave nothing but ash in the bbq the next day. As for Weber briquettes, there is always a handful that only partially burned and went out on their own. I like the complete combustion of the KBB.
Overall, I prefer the Kingsford Original (KBB) than the Weber briquettes.
This comparison was done based on 16 lb bags of Kingsford Original (KBB as it’s known) and 20 lb bags of Weber on a 18” Weber Kettle and using a large Weber charcoal chimney.
Price:
KBB is $16 for a 16 lb bag ($1/lb) whereas Weber is $22 for a 20 lb bag ($1.10 /lb). Pretty close in price, but KBB is the better price slightly.
Handling:
The Weber is much more sooty and dirty than KBB when handling with your hands. The KBB do make your hands dirty, but nothing compared to the Weber.
Availability:
KBB is available everywhere where I live; Walmart, RONA, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, etc. The Weber is available, but only at RONA and Canadian Tire. If I’m in a jam for a bag, KBB is what I usually come home with.
Ignition:
I find the Weber takes longer to light and to get a good layer of white on the top layer of briquettes in the chimney. The KBB lights quick and the top layer of briquettes in the chimney whites over in 15-20 minutes easily.
Heat:
On an empty 18” Weber kettle grill, the Weber gets up to 750 F easily. The KBB will do 700 F most under same circumstances. Slight advantage to Weber.
Longevity of Burn:
Weber wins out here. Once lit, a chimney of Weber briquettes will easily burn an hour longer than KBB.
Food Taste:
My taste buds prefer the KBB. The Weber taste is ok too…nothing wrong with it, but like I said I prefer KBB taste.
Ash Production:
I find that both are pretty much the same. No clear winner.
Complete Combustion:
I noticed that the KBB briquettes would burn completely and leave nothing but ash in the bbq the next day. As for Weber briquettes, there is always a handful that only partially burned and went out on their own. I like the complete combustion of the KBB.
Overall, I prefer the Kingsford Original (KBB) than the Weber briquettes.
