I've got a gravity smoker. I'm not sure if that matters, but figured I'd mention it just in case. Also, this is mainly used as a smoker, but I also grill with it.
I've been using the Kingsford briquettes since I got it and finally ran out, and was looking into trying out some other brands.
I know lump charcoal is usually recommended for hot and fast, but it also burns cleaner with less ash. Is the burn time between lump charcoal and briquettes a huge difference, even at smoking temps? If so, is my best bet still using briquettes and if so, are there better briquettes to use than Kingsford, perhaps a brand that doesn't use filler?
I don't mind spending a little more if the time quality of my cooks will be better, and I don't have to worry about random chemicals and materials thrown in with my fuel, but I don't really have the budget to spend a lot on the expensive brands, such as Jealous Devil, so I'm hoping to find something for maybe $35 max, for 30-40lbs. Is this possible?
Basically, I'm asking for better quality cooks, without worry of foreign materials or chemicals, with a good bang for your buck in terms of cost to burn time, for a gravity smoker. Do you guys have any recommendations?
I've been using the Kingsford briquettes since I got it and finally ran out, and was looking into trying out some other brands.
I know lump charcoal is usually recommended for hot and fast, but it also burns cleaner with less ash. Is the burn time between lump charcoal and briquettes a huge difference, even at smoking temps? If so, is my best bet still using briquettes and if so, are there better briquettes to use than Kingsford, perhaps a brand that doesn't use filler?
I don't mind spending a little more if the time quality of my cooks will be better, and I don't have to worry about random chemicals and materials thrown in with my fuel, but I don't really have the budget to spend a lot on the expensive brands, such as Jealous Devil, so I'm hoping to find something for maybe $35 max, for 30-40lbs. Is this possible?
Basically, I'm asking for better quality cooks, without worry of foreign materials or chemicals, with a good bang for your buck in terms of cost to burn time, for a gravity smoker. Do you guys have any recommendations?