"Royal Rocks"

[mrboy]

Royal Oak lump is usually a quality product, by my last 30# bag has about as much rock as charcoal in it (a little exaggeration).

But I'm not kidding, there are rocks as big as my fists in this bag!

 

[WilliamKY]

I've seen that and not just in Royal Oak. Also in Cowboy and Western. I used to think it was to add weight but I've been told it's pieces that break off in the kiln which sounds more realistic. Not ideal but I don't think it was placed there for dishonest reasons. Kilns break down and I don't think anyone wants to pay $100 for a 20lb bag that has been hand sorted. They scoop and ship. It is what it is.

 

[shares]

I save the rocks and swear I'll exchange them for fresh bag of charcoal. But I've never gathered 18lb of rocks to tell the truth.

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Rocks is just one reason I don't like RO lump.

 

[Hoss]

They are added as heat sinks.The rocks heat up as the charcoal is burning and keeps your cooker hotter longer.You should thank them.They are doing you a favor.If it was all charcoal you would loose heat faster.My thoughts.