Kingsford Original vs Kingsford Competition briquettes

[Art A]

I see my local Costco has 2 18.5 lb bags of Kingsford Competition for about $21.00. I have only used the original blue bag and I'm curious the experienced differences anyone has noticed between the two. I did read somewhere the competition briquettes burn hotter and produce less ash. So...should I hold out for the original to come out on sale...or try a couple bags of competition? Will my WSM even know the difference?

 

[ButtBurner]

comp is wayy better.

no comparison

 

[ajstrider]

If it is on sale like that I would definitely buy some. It is better charcoal.

I still prefer lump for smoking.

 

[chambersuac]

I agree. Lump is best, competition is better than original, though.

 

[drjiveturkey]

To me its not worth the price. Especially when you can get 40lbs of regular for $10 during Lowes/Home Depot summer holiday sales. I just load up on those.

The competition version does produce less ash but nothing in comparison to lump. I bought them on sale at costco a few summers ago. Only used them for grilling at the time on my OTG. I have to use lump with my Kamado when smoking.

But then again I started using my weber for smoking after I ran out of comp briq so I never tried it for smoking and don't know if they have any advantages in temp control or favor.

 

[Al Czervik]

comp is wayy better.

no comparison

Agree 100%... Less ash plus K Comp doesn't have that funky smell of K Blue. uke:

 

[ButtBurner]

I just think it burns cleaner since there is no junk in it like KBB

Sure lump is great but that isnt what he asked about

 

[Scuffletown Smokers]

It's normally $10 for 10 lbs.... So I'd jump on that

 

[Danny B]

It is a much better charcoal. Only downside is it won't last as long on a low and slow cook.

 

[Blue Smoke BBQ]

:thumb:
Agreed, I use it from Costco or Walmart.
Use Lump for smoking almost always, have used KF comp for smoking with good results

 

[shares]

Sure lump is great but that isnt what he asked about

:thumb:

But while we're there, if the OP wants to cook with top quality briquettes he might want to pick up a couple bags of Trader Joes or Ranchers.

 

[M Team BBQ]

I've thought about buying a bag myself and just trying it out, if it's on sale I'd give it a whirl

 

[midwest_kc]

I like it, and I use both. I use the comp briquettes when they have a promotion at Costco (in the summer they are frequently around $16 for the two pack, at least here). I typically use KBB as well, just because if you stock up you can get it so dirt cheap at Memorial Day/Labor Day. That ends up being my "normal" charcoal, and I use the comp in comps, etc.

 

[HossIsBoss]

I used the Comp for the first time on Super Bowl Sunday to make PP nachos and it is way better than KBB less ash and hotter.

 

[Art A]

Thanks folks....once again the bretheren have come through with some great input and advice.....I love this site....and seeing what Cowgirl is gonna cook next :wink:

 

[Grain Belt]

Kingsford Blue here all the way. Consistent, long lasting, inexpensive. I have used Comp several times and to me it doesn't come close to justifying the 2+ times more expense as compared to KBB. I have both smoked and grilled for comparison Comp vs. Blue on side by side kettles. Comp is a better product but to me it is only slightly.

 

[Richard_]

For a competition yes , for day to day cooking , KBB works fine

 

[DetTigersFan]

I've been using it exclusively in my WSM for a while and I would be all over it at that price and size for sure... Wish it was on sale like that up here right now.

 

[Wolverine]

I looked at costco in auburn hills yesterday and nothing, i like the k comp but its hard to find,