Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

[Smoker]

Does anyone have any preference between Kigsford charcoal briquettes and Royal Oak charcoal briquettes?

Thanks in advance,

Steve

 

[raymedic]

I use Royal Oak lump charcoal.

 

[chad]

I use Kingsford - partially because it's always available and I use LOT of it. Royal Oak would be ok if I could get it at the same price.

 

[Brauma]

I havent seen Royal Oak in my area yet. We have Cowboy Natural Lump that Ive used and its ok. Im mainly a Weber griller and I love doing a 50/50 regular Kingsford/ Mesquite flavored Kingsford for grilling most anything. The mesquite flavor is not too strong by cutting it like that.

 

[BrooklynQ]

Haven't used royal oak brikettes in years, but the lump is just fine

 

[parrothead]

I believe that the royal oak lump burns a little hotter, but there ain't nuttin wrong wit' dat.

 

[tommykendall]

I like Kingsford cuz they got a cute little K on them and work great in the WSM.

 

[Jeff_in_KC]

It's just difficult to get all of the "K's" to be facing up in the firebox!

 

[BrooklynQ]

Re: RE: Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

It's just difficult to get all of the "K's" to be facing up in the firebox!

Patience my son

 

[Jeff_in_KC]

RE: Re: RE: Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

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[BBQchef33]

RE: Re: RE: Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

Steve. briquettes burn more evenly, last longer, but lump is hotter with no fillers.

IMO, Royal oak lump is the way to go. Unless your using a WSM... then go with the briquettes to take advantage of the even heat.

 

[Neil]

RE: Re: RE: Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

I use kingsford along with cherry, apple, and maple wood at the beginning then its all wood after that.

 

[Bigmista]

RE: Re: RE: Kingsford vs Royal Oak?

I either use Kingsford with wood chunks or Best of the West Mesquite lump.

Depends on what's cheapest at the time.

 

[Smoker]

I could have sworn the bag of Royal Oak said "charcoal briquettes, not lump wood. Does Royal Oak make regular charcoal?

Steve

 

[BrooklynQ]

yup. Royal Oak makes both briquettes and lump.

 

[Smoker]

OK...then thats what I saw at wally world. They had the Royal Oak charcoal briquettes for $7.50 for 40LBS vs the Kingsford charcoal at Home Depot at $12 for 48LBS. So which is the better deal?????

 

[nucleargeek]

Kingsford.....it's cheaper and easier to find around here. Plus, it's what my daddy used when I was growing up. Just like Pennzoil vs. Quaker State....both fine products....just what u use to using.

 

[icemn62]

No preference, usually have more kingsford around than lump. (before the move) Now since storage space is a problem I only grab 1 type or keep bags in the car. If I am going to smoke something for my benefit only, then it is the lump. If I am feeding the family, Kingsford is the first choice.

 

[dxesmkr]

My preference is Kingsford.Since Wally World's been runnin' the special on Royal Oak I've been using it.I've been pleased with result so far.The briquettes are a little smaller than Kings ford but they still work fine.About the same burn time as far as charcoal size to burn time.

Willy T.

 

[ckkphoto]

I don't smoke with charcoal because of the long time that the meat is exposed to the fumes coming from the filler material (coal). No prob grilling with it, but for smoking I use only wood or hardwood lump.
OTH, I use only charcoal when dutch oven cooking, because the number of briquettes are easy to adjust for specific temps.