Which charcoal brand do you use?

[Bobby Strange]

I have recently bought a Nomad grill/smoker and I typically play around with pellet grills and now I’m slowly getting into the charcoal game…just wondering what everyone’s favorite charcoal brand is…I’d like to experiment a little.

 

[forktender]

Royal oak for both lump and briquettes, or whatever is on sale.

 

[Colin1230]

Kingsford Blue Bag here. Used to buy it cheap but no sales lately. Burns very consistent. Kingsford Pro is good also just burns a little hotter. I definitely want to try some Royal Oak.

 

[TomCrump]

I stock up on Kingsford Blue Bag when it's on sale, generally around holidays.

I've experimented with other brands, but found Kingsford to be more consistent with heat output and burn times.

 

[PPG1]

Royal Oak "Masterbuilt GF"

 

[Chasdev]

Kingsford Pro/Comp for me.
I get it from costco, they sell two jumbo bags for under $20, but it's not around all the time.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Me I'm a cheapie I use Walmart Expert Grill and have never had a problem with. Cost $6 for a 16lb bag.
Some think its made by Royal Oak because it has the same style ridges in it.

Warren

 

[BigW.]

Here is a good read:

Kingsford Briquettes vs. Royal Oak Ridge Briquettes: Burn Temperature, Time, and Ash Comparison

It's that time of year just before Memorial Day when "bulk" charcoal goes on and off sale, with deep discounts, up to 50%. July 4th will be the next opportunity, then Labor Day. After Labor Day you can often find "clearance" sales that are unbelievable as stores empty their summer stock to...

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[MJB05615]

I agree with Warren, been using the Wal Mart Expert Grill Briquettes and Lump. I've been told several times it is made by RO. Either way can't beat the price, and it's almost always in stock.

 

[noboundaries]

Royal Oak briqs, which are near flawless stamps, or one of their "seconds" store brands (Embers, Expert Grill, Safeway, and Winco. I'm sure there are others, but I don't know them). The seconds burn exactly like the good stamps but are a little misshapen or cracked.

When I want lump, I use Royal Oak or Lazzari. B&B is great but too pricy for my preference.

Kingsford anything will never heat my grill or smoker again.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Royal oak, embers, whatever is on sale. KBB if I’m in a pinch

 

[pushok2018]

Kingsford Blue Bag here.

The same here....

 

[HalfSmoked]

MJB05615 Thanks for the like I appreciated it.

Seconds works for I mean even ask my second wife, (40 years now)

Warren

 

[MJB05615]

MJB05615 Thanks for the like I appreciated it.

Seconds works for I mean even ask my second wife, (40 years now)

Warren

Thank you for the like as well Warren. Seconds also works for me, although I'm still on my First Wife, 36 years. But food wise I'm very partial to having seconds at most meals, lol.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Jealous Devil.

 

[gmc2003]

Basically what's every available in todays world or what on sale.

Chris

 

[whistlepig]

B & B Competition Oak Charcoal briquettes. I have to order them ship to store from Ace Hardware.

B&B Charcoal All Natural Oak Charcoal Briquettes 17.6 lb Mfr# 74 - Ace Hardware

Charcoal is one of the most widely known and widely used fuel sources in both smokers and grills, even by champion barbecue PitMaster. It is made by partially burning hardwood until it carbonizes. The most common form of charcoal is briquettes. These are all consistent in size and shape and are...

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[WeberBlackStoneYoder]

Kingsford Professional, Blue bag or any of their flavored charcoal. Never use Match lite.

 

[SuperCorona]

B&B briquettes, when I can get it. Rancher briquettes and lump when I can't get the B&B.

 

[xbubblehead]

Plain old Kingsford Original, burns predictably and is cheap in the dual 20 lb bag packaging from Sam's Club. I've tried other brands over the years but keep coming back to Kingsford.