RatSass
Knows what a fatty is.
From a question about Charwood in another post I decided to order some and try it out.
They say:
Supposedly 94% carbonized and uniform in size. Goes out quickly when you shut the air off so you can use it repeatedly. Made from uniform logs and no bark. Package says its packaged by Amzia LDK which appears to be a Russian Company.
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Anyway it is fairly uniform. A few small and a few large pieces but almost no dust and powder. No uncarbonized wood and no plywood or funky stuff.
Here is the pan after I filled the basket.
Did a 13 lb brisket and smoked some turkey legs. Used my Humphrey's Pint. Ran 250-275. After 5 hours brisket hit 160. CharWood did seem a little smoky. Ran consistent though. Brisket turned out fair. Needed a little more time and wrapping.
Next morning I had about half leftover and can use it over again. Average ash leftover.
I think this would be good in a Kamodo type cooker. Works fine on the kettle and could probably reuse it 3 times easily. I'll use up what I have but probably revert back to regular lump. Not convinced it's the best for insulated cabinet smokers. I paid 15 bucks online from Ace Hardware for the 1.18 cu. ft. box. Used about half the box or less and can reuse what's leftover so that box would prolly last three 9 hour cooks. The Black Diamond Charwood is 25 bucks on Amazon normally..
The bottom line is it works and is great for grilling. I'm unconvinced it offers any advantage for smoking and long cooks.
They say:
Supposedly 94% carbonized and uniform in size. Goes out quickly when you shut the air off so you can use it repeatedly. Made from uniform logs and no bark. Package says its packaged by Amzia LDK which appears to be a Russian Company.
http://[URL=http://s19.photobucket.com/user/bduffel/media/image_zpsuohl836l.jpeg.html]
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/bduffel/image_zpsuohl836l.jpeg
Anyway it is fairly uniform. A few small and a few large pieces but almost no dust and powder. No uncarbonized wood and no plywood or funky stuff.
Here is the pan after I filled the basket.
Did a 13 lb brisket and smoked some turkey legs. Used my Humphrey's Pint. Ran 250-275. After 5 hours brisket hit 160. CharWood did seem a little smoky. Ran consistent though. Brisket turned out fair. Needed a little more time and wrapping.
Next morning I had about half leftover and can use it over again. Average ash leftover.
I think this would be good in a Kamodo type cooker. Works fine on the kettle and could probably reuse it 3 times easily. I'll use up what I have but probably revert back to regular lump. Not convinced it's the best for insulated cabinet smokers. I paid 15 bucks online from Ace Hardware for the 1.18 cu. ft. box. Used about half the box or less and can reuse what's leftover so that box would prolly last three 9 hour cooks. The Black Diamond Charwood is 25 bucks on Amazon normally..
The bottom line is it works and is great for grilling. I'm unconvinced it offers any advantage for smoking and long cooks.
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