Let's start an argument, I mean discussion

[frognot]

Ozark Oak lump

 

[Smoke Dawg]

I am fine with KBB (especially at sale time) and use lumps off and on but prefer wood anytime. I never use any liquid ignigher or products impregnated with them.

 

[oldbill]

B&B oak lump for me in my gravity feed and in my webers.

That's the CHIT right there!:thumb:

 

[Whitewookie]

I too am a fan of the Home Depot double bag sale of KBB, but I have found that when building a fire it is better to make sure all of the K's on the briquettes are pointed in the same direction before your squirt on the lighter fluid, seems to make a better burning fire. Just sayin'

Use a 50/50 mixture of regular gas and mineral spirits, then the Ks don't matter...:biggrin1:

 

[1buckie]

I like the way the minerals, coal tar & parrafin in Blue Kingsford's drives the hormones & anti-biotics out of the meat......:biggrin1:

 

[PappaOscar]

Never heard of this brand, but it was on sale and it was maple lump. It burnt just like lump does with a hint of maple. Probably wouldn't stock up on a whole lot of it.

 

[Whitewookie]

Seriously, I've tried Stubbs, RO, a bunch of different "Bargain Brands", several Different kinds of lump, and some home done stuff. At the end of the day I can't really say I've found anything that burns better and as consistently as KBB. The Kingsford competition stuff is about the only thing I've not tried.

I Mean lump seems to burn hotter, but other than that...

The biggest difference I've noticed in taste was going from a fluid started fire to the chimney....

 

[pjtexas1]

B&B oak lump for me in my gravity feed and in my webers.

I used b&b before I found Stubb's. I'll have to buy a few bags. Always liked it.

 

[JABonk]

Never heard of this brand, but it was on sale and it was maple lump. It burnt just like lump does with a hint of maple. Probably wouldn't stock up on a whole lot of it.

I'd like to try some of this. Manufacturer or website?

 

[Char Yard]

I grew up learning how to burn meat from my dad who hails from Texas, and we always have used Kingsford Blue bag, once I moved out and had to pay for everything I tried a few different brands but always end up back in that camp. Not saying its the best for anyone else but it is for me. For any flavorsmoke I was fortunate enough to have several varieties of fruit trees that we would use on the fire. Heck I didnt start using a chimney till 2years ago, we would always make a small pile and light it with a torch then add "the right amount" to do the cook.

Good discussion tho,always nice to see what other folks are using

 

[pwa]

I love Wicked Good Weekend Warrior..... but the When KBB is ~$500 a pallet I get 2

 

[tish]

Charbon de bois for me

That's a pretty thing you're cooking on there, Jed. :becky:

 

[PappaOscar]

I'd like to try some of this. Manufacturer or website?

Basquescharcoal.com

 

[ButtBurner]

for store bought lump, I started using Carbon Del Sur from Rest Depot.

I find it to be an excellent product. Its very similar to Wicked Good. And its about $9 for a 20lb bag.

 

[stephan]

I have tried many brands but always end up with KBB Or Kingsford comp. My friends and family have had no issues with it. Not looking for a debate but to each their own, as they say vive la difference.

 

[shnmclr]

My go to is Royal Oak lump and if I have some extra money to spend I will pick up a bag of Wicked Good Lump. I had to stop using KBB because the ash was choking my fire after only a 4 or 5 hours in my WSM. Since switching to lump I haven't had a single issue.

 

[HOG FAN]

I thought I'd get a few replies but didn't expect 4 pages worth of valuable experience. The wealth of knowledge on here is great. Keep 'em coming!

 

[chashint]

I am so jealous of those huge stacks of KBB.
I only have two bags left.
KBB has always worked well for me.