What Brand or Kind of Charcoal to use...?

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What's your favorite Brand of Charcoal?

  • Kingsford

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  • Royal Oak Lump

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  • Royal Oak Briquettes

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  • Cowboy Brand

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smokeringred

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May 18, 2011
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Lawrenceville, Ga
Ok, I've heard so many different opinions and answers to this question. But there are numerous brands of Charcoal out there, and different forms of charcoal. But What I want to know is, what brand or kind (lump or briquette) of charcoal lights faster and lasts longer with minimum ash left over.
 
I always prefer hard wood lump. The brand I use is Rancher. Closest thing on your list up there is RO lump. Provides a really nice TBS along with the heat.
 
For ease of use I have always used Kingsford and gasp at the fact that I have even used their matchlight. lol

But charcoal does not give the flavor that wood does and wood is free for me.

However, it is a little harder to light the charcoal.

So when I am having trouble getting the all wood lit, I will throw a few regular kingsford (blue bag) briquettes in let them get started and then throw the real wood chunks on.
 
I use the Blue Bag or Stumps when I can get it. I have used the Kingsford Competition as well. I personally have not used lump all that much though I probably will when I start making pizzas on the grill.
 
   Little chunks of wood burned to embers(can be done in a chimney)
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I use cowboy lump 20lb bag, burns hot with very little ash, very convenient to get unlike other brands of fuel for the smoker. A lot of bad reviews on here from some folks, butt I like it.     
 
   Little chunks of wood burned to embers(can be done in a chimney)
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I am getting better with the straight wood no charcoal fires.

I found it is best to use less wood and have a little more patience to start.

I also cut the chunks a little smaller this last time.

Also I find newspaper is the best way to start it vs other paper.

However, when it is all done, the flavor is unbeatable.
 
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