Lazzari Lump...anyboby ever tried it?

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I'm in Nor Cal visiting the daughter for her 21st b-day in Chico stopped at a OSH and saw this


seems pretty solid, uniform size and not too dusty. But how does it burn?
 
tom b said:
I'm in Nor Cal visiting the daughter for her 21st b-day in Chico stopped at a OSH and saw this


seems pretty solid, uniform size and not too dusty. But how does it burn?
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Tom,

Lazzari is very similar in my experience to Best of the West that is sold here in Smart & Final.

It burns hot, burns long and clean, but can get pretty "sparky" as you fire it up. Otherwise, it's pretty good.
 
It usually has some big pieces, you'll need a hammer. I like the stuff. Burns nice and hot. We use it regularly.

Matt
 
Definitely large pieces, but does burn nice & hot. When I was a Sysco employee, used to get a 40 lb bag for $9 with employee discount. Hard to turn that down.
 
I use that lump a lot. It's all I can find year round here. I get it at Beverages and more. I save the biggest pieces for long rib smokes.
 
thanks guys, at 12.99 for 20 lbs about the sane a RO I'll grab a couple a give it a try
 
tom b said:
thanks guys, at 12.99 for 20 lbs about the sane a RO I'll grab a couple a give it a try
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If you have a Cash and Carry near you, you can usually get a 40lb bag for $13.99. Good stuff. It's what I use in my Large BGE but as others have said, it's sparky and you'll have a few very large logs in there.
 
I love it and don't mind the big pieces. The oak is awesome for shorter cooks but can be overwhelming for cooks over a couple hours. Mesquite is great for pizza.
 
Seems like there's a pretty good consensus on this fuel.

I too don't mind the big pieces, I just pour the entire charcoal bag into a large 40 gallon plastic storage container, and chop up the large pieces with a hatchet as I need it.
 
Tom, A few things.

1. I use Lazzari most of the time for my kamado.

2. Make your way down to the Costco Business Center in San Diego and you can sometimes find 40lb. bags for $12.99.

3. I'm making a new batch of pickled red onions tomorrow.
 
DerHusker said:
Tom, A few things.

1. I use Lazzari most of the time for my kamado.

2. Make your way down to the Costco Business Center in San Diego and you can sometimes find 40lb. bags for $12.99.

3. I'm making a new batch of pickled red onions tomorrow.
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:nod:
 
Does this charcoal impart much of a mesquite flavor to the food? I have seen this brand at R.D. but have not tried it as the wife doesn't like mesquite, which is a shame, what with her being a Texan and all.......
 
I have used this for years. Rd carries it at $14 per 40 lb bag.
It is a great lump and doesn't impart any "mesquite" flavor in my cooks.
A bit hard to light but lasts a long time. I use it in my large Big Green Egg. :mrgreen:
 
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