Ok, so I admit, yesterday was the first time I have bought charcoal in a long time. I've just been using my gas grill and gas cooker. But, suffice to say, the more and more I am around this forum the more I find myself smoking with charcoal. So I got my charcoal from the grocery store, a standard 6 lb. bag of kingsford. So I am wondering if you hardcore smokers buy your charcoal in bulk? If so, where do you buy it from?
Also, do y'all use the match light charcoal or regular and add lighter fluid to it? I used the Kingsford match light mesquite yesterday because I didn't feel like messing with getting it burning. But that whole 6 lb. bag didn't keep heat for my entire cooking time so I ended up finishing the food on the grill. I just think it will get expensive buying two or three bags from the grocery store for every time I cook. What are your thoughts/advice? Thanks for all the continued advice!
-TB
Also, do y'all use the match light charcoal or regular and add lighter fluid to it? I used the Kingsford match light mesquite yesterday because I didn't feel like messing with getting it burning. But that whole 6 lb. bag didn't keep heat for my entire cooking time so I ended up finishing the food on the grill. I just think it will get expensive buying two or three bags from the grocery store for every time I cook. What are your thoughts/advice? Thanks for all the continued advice!
-TB