Lump Charcoal On SALE at Home Depot

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I went to HD and was told that's Internet pricing only and they don't match their own Internet pricing. Need to research further to see that is truly the issue.

Price today online is back to $9.97, which was the store price. Not bad, but I went elsewhere and spent my money. Picked up 15 lbs of Sonora Mesquite lump for $7.44.
 
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I use lump for hot 'n fast smokes and for my Weber Kettle pizza oven attachment. Need to pick up about 100 lbs of lump and a couple hundred pounds of briquettes. Only 120 lbs of bricks left in garage. Used last bag of my RO lump yesterday. I get itchy when I get low on charcoal.
 
I'm hoping the double bag packs of Kingsford Blue go on sale at Lowes next weekend. Some Memorial Day weekends in the past they were $9.99 instead of the usual $19.99. Used to stock up quite a bit for that price.
 
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Check the HD website on Tuesday.  That's usually when their new prices come out for the week. 

The HD I went to today already had the Kingsford pallets out front, but they had the regular prices on it.  They're getting ready!
 
Check the HD website on Tuesday.  That's usually when their new prices come out for the week. 

The HD I went to today already had the Kingsford pallets out front, but they had the regular prices on it.  They're getting ready!

Yeah mine had the whole contractor section stacked to the ac ducts but still at $20.
 
I have read that lump charcoal is superior over briquettes for low-temp smoking (compared to grilling) as it burns longer and at a lower temp? However, this will be the first time I have used it. .

I am thinking I can use a combination of this and Kingsford to regulate the heat better? Any comments or thoughts?

On another note, this Royal Oak has a wonderful hickory smell to it that I do not get with Kingsford! Looking forward to trying it out.
 
I have read that lump charcoal is superior over briquettes for low-temp smoking (compared to grilling) as it burns longer and at a lower temp? However, this will be the first time I have used it. .

I am thinking I can use a combination of this and Kingsford to regulate the heat better? Any comments or thoughts?

On another note, this Royal Oak has a wonderful hickory smell to it that I do not get with Kingsford! Looking forward to trying it out.
Lump actually burns hotter than briquettes.  I can easily get a max temp 50-100F hotter than when I use briquettes alone in my WSM.  I use lump for hot 'n fast smokes.  I first put a layer of briquettes in my smoker and my chimney to keep the smaller odd sized pieces of lump from falling through the grates. 

A the end of April I smoked a 10 lb butt using Kingsford and RO Lump.  Even with my controller set at 225F, the temp stayed at 250F for about 8 hours before it came back down to my setting.   

Lump burns much more cleanly than Kingsford briquettes.  I don't notice any added flavor with Royal Oak.  I have noticed a slight flavor with mesquite lump, but it is mesquite and we like that. 

Lots of folks use lump alone, not liking the Kingsford taste.  I don't mind it.    
 
Lump actually burns hotter than briquettes.  I can easily get a max temp 50-100F hotter than when I use briquettes alone in my WSM.  I use lump for hot 'n fast smokes.  I first put a layer of briquettes in my smoker and my chimney to keep the smaller odd sized pieces of lump from falling through the grates. 

A the end of April I smoked a 10 lb butt using Kingsford and RO Lump.  Even with my controller set at 225F, the temp stayed at 250F for about 8 hours before it came back down to my setting.   

Lump burns much more cleanly than Kingsford briquettes.  I don't notice any added flavor with Royal Oak.  I have noticed a slight flavor with mesquite lump, but it is mesquite and we like that. 

Lots of folks use lump alone, not liking the Kingsford taste.  I don't mind it.    

So if the RO burns cleaner, hotter, and faster than Kingsford, why do you mess with the Kingsford? Is it because you can get Better temperature modulation, by adding briquettes (i.e. Instead of lumps) which heat up slower and burn at a lower temp? Probably over thinking this but being an engineer, it is in my nature. LOL
 
I've used both separately and together. Lump does burn little hotter (as does Kingsford Competition briquettes I have noticed). I buy Kingsford Blue because....its cheap and it works. I have never had an issue with it and if it has a taste, it isn't foul or off-putting to me. I actually like Stubbs briquettes a little more and pick them up whenever they're on sale. But for the most part, I have never had issue with Kingsford Blue. If I want to add some additional smoke, just add a chunk or two of seasoned wood to the briquettes.
 
So if the RO burns cleaner, hotter, and faster than Kingsford, why do you mess with the Kingsford? Is it because you can get Better temperature modulation, by adding briquettes (i.e. Instead of lumps) which heat up slower and burn at a lower temp? Probably over thinking this but being an engineer, it is in my nature. LOL

Cheap, consistent, and controllable. Not crazy about the latest reformulation though. Too much ash and only lasts about 80% as long as the previous formula in my experience. The 120 lbs I have left are the previous formula. I use it on long smokes and will be sorry when it's gone. The new formula is good for the grill, but on 12+ hour smokes I'm actually looking for something else.
 
Found a really cool site called nakedwhiz (see pics below) which gave Royal Oak Lump Made in America a "Highly Recommended" rating.

I am sharing that info with you here since you guys all were so helpful to me. Hopefully they are clear enough for you to zoom and read it. If not just do a Google Search and checkout the site for yourself. It rates literally dozens of different brands and types of charcoal.





 
Very cool story from The online book The Tao of Charcoal found on nakedwhiz site


There was once a charcoal master who used briquettes. "Look at how well off I am here," he said to a master who came to visit. "I have pieces of uniform shape and size. My briquettes are all natural, burn slowly and give off an even heat perfect for the long extended fire. They are inexpensive and can be found almost anywhere. Why do you not give up your lump charcoal and join me in using briquettes?"

The second charcoal master then began to describe his charcoal to his friend, saying "Lump charcoal burns hotter, cleaner and with less ash than the briquette. It burns the hottest of all charcoals yet with moderate control of airflow, it too can burn slow and steadily for the overnight fire. That is why I am happy where I am."

The first charcoal master, upon hearing this, fell silent.

But the two masters remained friends until the end of their days.
 
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