Over the last several years the dates Lowes and HD have put their charcoal on sale for Labor Day has floated around quite a bit. Based upon their timing for the July 4th sale, looks like Thursday, 8/31 might be the day for the big charcoal sale. Check online before you make the drive. They could always prove me wrong...........or right!
The current Kingsford Original formula is really only good for the grill. I've stopped using it in my smoker because it doesn't last long enough to finish a long smoke. The sale price is usually about $9.98 for a twin pack of 18.6 lb charcoal bags, or right at 26 cents a pound.
Royal Oak Ridge is my new go-to for my smoker. Lasts longer than KBB and takes longer to cool down, so it maintains temps better. If Lowes follows their Memorial Day and July 4th sale prices, it will be $4 for a 15.4 lb bag, or just under 26 cents a lb. They also match HD on the KBB price.
If the sale hits, stock up for Fall and Winter if you haven't already.
I'll update this thread on Thursday if the sale prices go into effect.
Ray
The current Kingsford Original formula is really only good for the grill. I've stopped using it in my smoker because it doesn't last long enough to finish a long smoke. The sale price is usually about $9.98 for a twin pack of 18.6 lb charcoal bags, or right at 26 cents a pound.
Royal Oak Ridge is my new go-to for my smoker. Lasts longer than KBB and takes longer to cool down, so it maintains temps better. If Lowes follows their Memorial Day and July 4th sale prices, it will be $4 for a 15.4 lb bag, or just under 26 cents a lb. They also match HD on the KBB price.
If the sale hits, stock up for Fall and Winter if you haven't already.
I'll update this thread on Thursday if the sale prices go into effect.
Ray
