TrimbleT Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 What are the best lump charcoal brands available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyG Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 That's the sort of question which often leads to fistfights. I'm usually stocked with a few bags each of Royal Oak, Kamado Joe, and Rockwood. Lot's of brands out there and I haven't tried them all so I'm sure other folks will list some others as "the best". sdlane, CaptainMusky, Tuma2you and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Setzler Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 hour ago, TrimbleT said: What are the best lump charcoal brands available? The one that's in the bag beside your grill ready to go. All lump charcoals work fine. You will develop your preferences as you go probably but don't sweat the charcoal. In2Fish, CentralTexBBQ and LargeRedJoe 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjbbq Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 My Dad recently grabbed me 4 bags of this at Walmart; 30# for $7. not sure if that’s a special price of some sort but it’s nice stuff. Used some today to get the fire in my pizza oven going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFII Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I got about four bags of that this summer...I like it. freddyjbbq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMeatFist Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I am at the end of a little over 200lbs of Western charcoal. No complaints here. Just wish I would have bought twice as much at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjbbq Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 hour ago, DWFII said: I got about four bags of that this summer...I like it. Did you get it for the $7/30# price point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panchango Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 hour ago, DWFII said: I got about four bags of that this summer...I like it. Off topic, but you make some beautiful boots. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFII Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 hours ago, freddyjbbq said: Did you get it for the $7/30# price point? Yes, IIRC, it was right around that price. freddyjbbq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFII Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Panchango said: Off topic, but you make some beautiful boots. Nicely done. Thank you....see my IG feed--here Panchango 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffieBoy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I tried my first bag of Fogo this year. Loved it despite the expense. Imagine my surprise when my daughter came in the door on Christmas morning with a bag for ol' Gramps. https://dicksonbbq.com/collections/charcoal-wood/products/fogo-super-premium-lump-charcoal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasdev Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I'm just finishing up my second bag of FOGO and like it a lot. Now on to a two bag test of KJ lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mliebs Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I've been using KJ since I bought my grill and it's worked so well I haven't considered changing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psych Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I've used KJ Big Block, Royal Oak, and Fogo black and have yellow bag on standby. IMO, KJ Big Block is too big for the classic joe unless I mix it and some smaller chunks from another bag. I'm afraid Fogo yellow will be the same size chunks. Right now Fogo black bag and RO are my go to''s. While we're on the topic, can someone share their experiences with "Jealous Devil" lump. I liked what they had to say about sustainability on their website and may give it a go. In particular, my wife is sensitive to a heavy smoke/charcoal flavor so I'm interested in opinions on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyG Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 @psych - for folks not looking to gain a more smokey taste from the charcoal itself I suggest you look at Rockwood. It is probably the most neutral "flavor" of charcoal available. It is more neutral (less smokey) because it is fired to a higher degree of carbonization than other brands. That means there are lesser amounts of the volatile organic compounds to burn off while cooking. It used to have somewhat limited regional availability but it is now available nationwide thru Ace Hardware stores. It may also be carried by independent stores and you can check their website for dealers nearby. If there are no Ace Hardware stores in your area you can order it from their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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