Using coal instead of charcoal or lump?

[kookie]

I was just wondering if anyone has or does use real coal instead of charcoal or lump? I don't have a charcoal smoker, but living up in coal country here in North Dakota. I was just thinking, if I did have a charcoal smoker, coal would be easy and cheap to get for me. I know I would have to get it before they add oil to it for sale. But I know a few people that work in the mines and I should be able to get some non oiled coal......Would like to hear any thoughts on this......

 

[kookie]

See thats why I love this site.....Someone always has a logical answer for me....Thanks Taxas-hunter.......This was just a thought and nothing more.....The cheap side of me, I guess........

 

[gadgetgeek]

Its the best way to heat an outdoor pizza oven though, but it has to be a specially built (side draft) oven so that the inside of the oven is heated by the hot burning coal and the fumes do NOT go on the food. Some of the most highly rated pizza places in this country still use coal fired ovens.

<<< BTW>>> this below is NOT my list. but I respect the guy that made it.

Manhattan Luzzo's Coal Oven Pizza Coal 1:55 9.75 Not as good as Patsy's was in it's prime, but probably the best Neapolitan style currently in NY. 211 1st Ave
Between 12th & 13th St

New Haven, CT Modern Apizza Coal 6:00 9.6 Wow, I had some die hards tell me Modern was even better than Sally's or Pepe's, but I didn't believe it. But they are right. It was outstanding. All three New Haven Places are a similar Style, very different than mine, but really good. 874 State St

Manhattan Una Pizza Napoletana Wood 2:10 9.5 Excellent. Interestingly, the only Wood oven high on the list. (now joined by Franny's) 349 E. 12th St.
Between 1st & 2nd Avenues

New Haven, CT Sally's Coal 6:00 9.5 Listed on Food Network as #1 in the U.S. Spin-off from Pepe's. The service is super, super slow, but the pizza is yummy. 157 Wooster St

Manhattan Patsy's Coal 3:00 9.25 This used to be a 10 - the gold standard. The single best pie I ever had was from Patsy's. But it has fallen off a lot and may drop further. If you get a great pie, it's still one of the best in town. T
May 2007: I just had a pie there that would put this back in the #1 position, but it's so hit and miss I can't guarantee you'll get that on your visit. 2287 1st Avenue
Between 117th & 118th

Brooklyn, NY Franny's Wood 6:00 9 Very true to the Neapolitan Standard, except the sauce is a little more balanced. However the second time I went it wasn't as good. 295 Flatbush Ave

Brooklyn Totonno's Coal 4:00 9 The Original on Coney Island is pretty amazing. Light, well charred. This is classic NY style pizza. Very tasty sauce. Worth the trip
Manhattan Location is Terrible. Westchester Location is pretty good. Spin-off from Lombardi's. 1524 Neptune Ave
Coney Island, NY

Mamaroneck, NY Sal's Deck 9 Get the Sicilian Slice, it's the best around. [size=-1]316 Mamaroneck Ave[/size]

Manhattan Isabella's Oven Wood 8.5 Very light crust, sweet sauce. The pizzaiolo is from Italy, but this is actually very Patsy-like in style. Everything a NYC style slice should be. 365 Grand Street

New Haven, CT Pepe's Coal 8.5 Really good but with Sally's next door, may not be worth the wait. Slipping in quality somewhat. 237 Wooster St

Astoria, Queens Sac's Coal 8.5 Really good for both Sicilian and regular. A great 'everyday slice'. Some may say I've put this too high, but I love it. 2541 Broadway

Brooklyn Di Fara Deck 7:00 8 I had this place as a perfect 10 after my first try, but the second one was very disappointing. It's worth the pilgrimage though. Watching Dom is a Zen experience. Check out the video (watch to the end) 1424 Avenue J (Take the Q train to Ave J and it's right there)

Staten Island Denino's ? 7.75 Outstanding. It reminded me a lot of Modern or Louie & Ernies. A little crunchy. Bursting with Flavor. By far the best of Staten Island. 524 Port Richmond Ave
(Cross Street: Hooker Place)

Brooklyn Grimaldi's Coal 7.5 Spin-off from Patsy's. I had this twice in the 1990's and was not impressed but it's better on my last visit and people swear by it. Under the Brooklyn Bridge


GG>- But not too good for doing Port butts..

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