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I’ve used Kingsford for years and have always been completely satisfied with it in my Weber kettle. I’ve not tried B&B lump but I may give that a shot next time I’m in Ace,
 
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A quick search of your Kingsford charcoal ashes will reveal that it’s made up of 10% to 15% rock/mining fines.


Why is there quarry tailings in the charcoal?

Weight/fake gravities.





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A quick search of your Kingsford charcoal ashes will reveal that it’s made up of 10% to 15% rock/mining fines.


Why is there quarry tailings in the charcoal?

Weight/fake gravities.

Clay is used as a binder by some charcoal makers. I suspect that other dirts or tailings are used similarly.


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I use Ozark Oak, which is a Royal Oak sub-brand produced a couple hours away in Yellville, AR.

Prior to their acquisition by Royal Oak in 2015ish, it was the best quality lump charcoal I could find, by far. After the acquisition, quality went down a little, but it's still well above average.
 
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I like B & B. No rocks in it like royal oak


If you have an Ace Hardware close they will have it or will get it for you. Best I have ever used grilling in my Weber kettle or one of my smokers.


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It's $17.99 for 20 Lb bag here. It use to be $14.99 before ass hole took over.
 
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Regarding Kingsford being adulterated with rocks and clay, well it lasts long and adds good flavor. So if I’m paying for rocks that burn better than some other pure wood brand I’m okay with that.




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Royal Oak locally.

FOGO by mail. It’s AWESOME and not crazy expensive if you plan lead time for delivery.



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B&B Oak Lump is my go to. Best of all, both HEB (premier Texas grocery chain) and the nearest Ace Hardware stock it.

I've tried many, many lump charcoal brands and woods including B&B hickory lump, but to me B&B oak lump tastes most similar to the famous BBQ joints in Austin and Lockhart.



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I purchased some B&B at Ace. I got the plain lump, and a bag each of Mesquite and Hickory.

I’ll purchase a few more choices soon, and give everything a try and see what I prefer.

Thanks to all y’all for your recommendations.
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I've been using the Cowboy lump for a few years now. Kingsford in a pinch.


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I’ve been using Cowboy the last few years. B&B will be my next bag, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. The only brand I’ve had trouble with is Wicked Good. I had to get rid of it. It took a long time to get up to temperature and didn’t stay that way long.
 
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For basic briquets, Royal Oak works.

For lump, B&B is solid and won't kill your wallet. Jealous Devil I've found to be solid as well, a bit larger pieces but, good clean burn. Fogo I've found to be spendy but, burns quite hot, I think they use a Brazilian hardwood.

Cowboy I've found roofing materials, to include metal strapping and a glove in the bag
 
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I only used lump for years and thought Kingsford was garbage. I ran out of lump one day and the local store was all out so I was stuck with Kingsford. I was shocked that I had much more consistent temps with kingsford than with lump. Lump did have higher peak temps, but quickly dropped off.

I've tried other brands - B&B is good if you can find it, but after primarily using Kingsford for the past year the only thing I don't like about it is that there is more ash/waste.

Light it with a chimney till the top pieces start to ash over - dump it in the kettle - let the grate come up to temp and start grilling!




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I like Kingsford Professional Competition briquettes when I do the charcoal snakes for smoking and a local PA-produced hardwood lump called Humphrey for grilling.

Maybe you can find that in your area, it's very good and not a bag of crumbs, rocks and construction scrap like I've found with other brands:



 
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I am a B&B Lump guy also….Great heat and great flavoring.
 
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For grilling almost any natural lump is good. For smoking I like Jealous Devil, it burns slow. It also burns hot so if you grill with it be aware your temps will be much higher than any other lump I've found. JD will incinerate a burger pretty quick. Cool
 
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B&B from Ace, it burns cleaner, starts quicker, I've only had a few odd pieces of "lump" one was clearly a round piece of wood, other looked like a piece off a 2 x 4. Occasional lump the size of a small meteor, I always name them Dottie...


Cowboy is ok, get it at Costco if you can, dirt cheap and it's dirtier, lots of sparks at start up tons of tiny small bits that can fall through a basket if you use one. Burns hot and fast so you go though more..



 
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Wicked Good or Royal Oak.




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