Royal Oak Lump dissapointing

[ron50]

I always use to use Royal Oak Lump as my fuel source in my WSM.
I am using a bag today for my smoke and its all crappy small pieces.

What is everyone using these days?

 

[Fueling Around]

I use Cowboy or Frontier lump.

I gave up on RO a few years ago due to the crumbs and the high amount of kiln dried scraps

 

[ceeaton]

My local Ace has B & B lump, logs and sometimes charcoal briquets. Never have an issue with it, but it tends to be more expensive than the Royal Oak products. They have Cowboy lump too which I've used with no issues.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Well, I still use RO due to I really stocked up when they were on sale a long while ago… bout out now!

Hoping RO didn’t do the “new take” approach on their lump like KBB did a while ago on their charcoal!

 

[ron50]

It seems they did. I would say it's about 10-20% chunks and 80 -90% pieces the size of a quarter. It is horrible.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

It seems they did. I would say it's about 10-20% chunks and 80 -90% pieces the size of a quarter. It is horrible.

That is disappointing as I liked the taste of the RO smoke… sounds like I’ll be looking into other options! I’ve had my stockpile for a handful of years… I really did stock up when they were on sale with no limits!

I’d ask if it was just a fluke… but sounds like @Fueling Around has had the same experience!

Our local farm and ranch store just started carrying Cowboy Lump… I will likely give them a try!

Thanks for the heads up @ron50

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I also got tired of the small marble size pieces on the RO with free rocks in every bag. I am on my 4th or 5th bag of Cowboy and they have all been consistent.

 

[ron50]

Anyone ever use B & B?

 

[Flatrate]

I am very fond of Jealous Devil, both lump and briquets. I use the briquets the most. For me they provide a consistent heat and last a long time.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Anyone ever use B & B?

Post #3, Craig...

I am very fond of Jealous Devil, both lump and briquets. I use the briquets the most. For me they provide a consistent heat and last a long time.

Just like Dan, I use JD xl lump as well, never have used the briquettes, though. I order it from Amazon...