Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

"dustman" > wrote in message
88.18...
> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?


I use Kingsford and Cowboy, depending on price and
availability.

Joseph

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Joseph wrote:
> "dustman" > wrote in message
> 88.18...
>> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?
>
>
> I use Kingsford and Cowboy, depending on price and availability.
>
> Joseph

I like the BGE brand when I can find it, othewise I'll opt
for Royal Oak.

--
Steve

dustman wrote:
> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

B&B is the best lump that I have used. The downside is that you need to
order it from the factory if you're not in their distribution area. I
usually order it by the pallet load and re-sale what I don't need to friends
and enthusiasts.

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

True Value stores near me stock a brand called Fire King, it's pretty
good. The local supermarket had Royal Oak, which I'm using now. Also
satisfactory.




Brian

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On Apr 5, 11:22*am, dustman > wrote:
> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

Where I live you just get what is available, the local grocery store
has a store brand that is probably made by royal oak since they seem
to make most of the store brands. Have not tried kingsford but at
least with lump they can not mix all the extra crap in.

wrote:

> On Apr 5, 11:22*am, dustman > wrote:
> > Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?
>
> Where I live you just get what is available, the local grocery store
> has a store brand that is probably made by royal oak since they seem
> to make most of the store brands.

I think most of the store brands are Cowboy. If it comes in an 8.8lb (4
kilo) package, the liklihood is good that it's Cowboy. Definitely Whole
Foods (I asked them) and Martha Stewart at Kmart are Cowboy.




Brian

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dustman > wrote:

> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

I use B&B almost exclusively. Lately I've been buying a Mexican
brand for $3.75/10lbs - mesquite - it works well. The B&B at my
normal grocery store only comes in 8lb(?) bags for $4.75.

I suppose the Kingsford works well - haven't tried it, but it's the
most expensive brand out there.

Anything but Cowboy brand "lump".

-sw

> wrote:

> On Apr 5, 11:22*am, dustman > wrote:
>> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?
>
> Where I live you just get what is available, the local grocery store
> has a store brand that is probably made by royal oak since they seem
> to make most of the store brands. Have not tried kingsford but at
> least with lump they can not mix all the extra crap in.

Just watch out for any bags that are 8.8 pounds. Those are all
Cowboy lump and they do a lot of co-pack for private labeling.
Whole Foods, Fresh Market, etc...

-sw

"dustman" > wrote in message
88.18...
> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

Ozark oak is our favorite but Royal Oak is good too
Buzz

dustman > wrote:
> Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?

Compare different lump charcoals at:

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag

HTH

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On Apr 5, 2:26*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> dustman > wrote:
> > Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?
>
> I suppose the Kingsford works well - haven't tried it, but it's the
> most expensive brand out there.
>
Yeah, Kingsford lump is expensive. I buy it sometimes because my local
supermarket carries it. It's pretty good: no construction scrap, and a
very small amount of dust/splinters.

> Anything but Cowboy brand "lump".
>
Agreed. That stuff is nasty.

On Apr 5, 10:49*pm, jinym > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 2:26*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:> dustman > wrote:
> > > Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand name?
>
> > I suppose the Kingsford works well - haven't tried it, but it's the
> > most expensive brand out there.
>
> Yeah, Kingsford lump is expensive. I buy it sometimes because my local
> supermarket carries it. It's pretty good: no construction scrap, and a
> very small amount of dust/splinters.
>
> > Anything but Cowboy brand "lump".
>
> Agreed. That stuff is nasty.

Watch out, they get rebranded too.

If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than Lazzari's in
Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of Oak lump.

On Apr 6, 9:39*am, Tutall > wrote:
>
>
> If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than Lazzari's in
> Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of Oak lump.

I'm in SoCal. The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for about the
same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can find around
here.

On 6-Apr-2008, Tutall > wrote:

> On Apr 5, 10:49*pm, jinym > wrote:
> > On Apr 5, 2:26*pm, Sqwertz >
> > wrote:> dustman > wrote:
> > > > Is Kingsford okay? Or should I get another brand
> > > > name?
> >
> > > I suppose the Kingsford works well - haven't tried it,
> > > but it's the
> > > most expensive brand out there.
> >
> > Yeah, Kingsford lump is expensive. I buy it sometimes
> > because my local
> > supermarket carries it. It's pretty good: no
> > construction scrap, and a
> > very small amount of dust/splinters.
> >
> > > Anything but Cowboy brand "lump".
> >
> > Agreed. That stuff is nasty.
>
> Watch out, they get rebranded too.
>
> If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than
> Lazzari's in
> Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of
> Oak lump.

37-1/2¢/lb is a pretty good price for lump anywhere. Lots of
folks are paying up to 70¢/lb.

--
Brick(Youth is wasted on young people)

"jinym" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 6, 9:39 am, Tutall > wrote:
>
>
> If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than
> Lazzari's in
> Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of
> Oak lump.

I'm in SoCal. The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for
about the
same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can
find around
here.


Thanks for the tip. I'll check bevmo. I have only
found the kingsford and Cowboy stuff around here but I
didn't know it was crap. Looking forward to using it.

Joseph

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On Apr 6, 4:36*pm, "Joseph" > wrote:
> "jinym" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Apr 6, 9:39 am, Tutall > wrote:
>
>
>
> > If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than
> > Lazzari's in
> > Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of
> > Oak lump.
>
> I'm in SoCal. The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for
> about the
> same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can
> find around
> here.
>
> * * *Thanks for the tip. *I'll check bevmo. *I have only
> found the kingsford and Cowboy stuff around here but I
> didn't know it was crap. *Looking forward to using it.
>
> *
BevMo also sells boxes of "firewood" which consists of split almond
logs and some pine kindling. I've bought these in the past, discarded
the pine and cut the almond into chunks and used them in the smoker.
Almond wood smoke works well with just about everything.

jinym > wrote:
> On Apr 6, 9:39=A0am, Tutall > wrote:
> >
> > If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than Lazzari's in
> > Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of Oak lump.
>
> I'm in SoCal. The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for about the
> same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can find around
> here.

I'm in SoCal, too. I buy 40 lb sacks of generic Mexican mesquite lump at
Smart & Final. Don't remember the cost, but it works well for me.

--
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I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

On Apr 6, 4:19*pm, "Brick" > wrote:

> 37-1/2¢/lb is a pretty good price for lump anywhere. Lots of
> folks are paying up to 70¢/lb.

Well, I kinda bragging actually............... <bg>. It's one of the
few things in Norcal cheaper than what most pay around the country.

In regards to BEVMO, since they already order from Lazzari, try and
get your local manager to carry the oak. You'll love it.

"jinym" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 6, 9:39 am, Tutall > wrote:
>
>
> If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than Lazzari's in
> Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of Oak lump.

I'm in SoCal. The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for about the
same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can find around
here.
>
>
Lazzari Charcoal is used by Chez Panise, the restaurant that created
"California Cuisine" and created "gourmet pizza" has always used Lazzari. I
use it too. It burns hot and fast, like most "lump" so you have to tend it
more. Having said all that Lazzari is an excellent product.

Kent

On Apr 7, 6:47*pm, "Kent" > wrote:
> On Apr 6, 9:39 am, Tutall > wrote:
>
>
>
> > If you live in the SFBA you can't get better than Lazzari's in
> > Brisbane. Priced have gone up though, to $15 for 40lbs of Oak lump.
>
> I'm in SoCal.

You've moved away from our fair climes and moved to a warmer climate
so you can perfect your garage brining? Awsome! Best of luck to you.
Please let us know how that goes mmkay?

>The local BevMo has Lazzari mesquite lump for about the
> same price. It's pretty good, and about the cheapest I can find around
> here.

Ask the manager to order some of the oak. You'll be glad you did.

Denny Wheeler wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:36:56 -0700, "Joseph" >
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the tip. I'll check bevmo. I have only
>> found the kingsford and Cowboy stuff around here but I
>> didn't know it was crap. Looking forward to using it.
>
> Walmart seems to almost always have Royal Oak lump. At least in
> "grilling season"--which of course in S Cal is all year.
>
> "Every single religion that has a monotheistic god
> winds up persecuting someone else."
> -Philip Pullman
> --
> -denny-
> (not as curmudgeonly as I useta be)

I mail order mine. A little pricey, but very good stuff.

http://www.wickedgoodcharcoal.com/

-dk