On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:34:04 -0700, "Theron" >
wrote:

>What is the taste difference between Kingsford briquettes, Trader Joes all
>wood brequettes, and lump? Leave out the wood. Is there a taste difference
>for low and slow compared to grilling with charcoal in general. For
>grilling, what's the taste difference between any charcoal and gas?
>
>This is just a poll.. Thanks for your thoughts,
>
>Ed
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Kingsford Briquettes burn very even. Lump does not. Kingsford burns
slower. Lump burns faster. You can reuse lump after you put it out.
You can not reuse Kingsford. Lump leaves less ash and is less messy.
Kingsford leaves toxic dust and is very "dirty". Lump burns hotter.

Taste? I have not gone back to Kingsford since I switched to lump.
Lump gives you a "woodier" taste. IMHO Kingsford leaves an un-natural
chemical taste.

Can't tell you anything about Trader's other than everything at
Traders is more expensive.

Try all 3 and report back. But it is all about what YOU like.