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Re: Charcoal favorites?
We have been using, Cowboy Charcoal here in the last couple of years and like it a lot. Kinda pricey tho.
It's what I brought to the last shoot.
It's not that hard to make from scratch either, just need a bunch of wood as it takes as much to cook it down as what you get when done.
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It's what I brought to the last shoot.
It's not that hard to make from scratch either, just need a bunch of wood as it takes as much to cook it down as what you get when done.
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That's what I used tonight for these pork chops and corn. The hickory & oak version.plumber_bob wrote:We have been using, Cowboy Charcoal here in the last couple of years and like it a lot. Kinda pricey tho.
It's what I brought to the last shoot.
It's not that hard to make from scratch either, just need a bunch of wood as it takes as much to cook it down as what you get when done.
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I like it, but I liked another version of the same brand I had before this bag better. I be damned if I know what it was though, but the bag was a different color.. It's hard to go wrong with these butcher shop chops, they are fucking amazing! After having fresh and natural not chemically enhanced food overseas it's ruined me on grocery store fish/pork/beef/chicken.
S.E. Asian places (Singapore, Malaysia & The Philippines) I've visited used homemade looking chunks of wood charcoal like these instead of Kingsford or whatever perfectly uniform pressed briquettes. Not sure that makes any difference I can tell, just something I noticed.
I think I'll try a bag of the B&B next time just to try something new. See if the wife notices any difference. She is a pork snob...haha
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S.E. Asian places (Singapore, Malaysia & The Philippines) I've visited used homemade looking chunks of wood charcoal like these instead of Kingsford or whatever perfectly uniform pressed briquettes. Not sure that makes any difference I can tell, just something I noticed.
I think I'll try a bag of the B&B next time just to try something new. See if the wife notices any difference. She is a pork snob...haha
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Oh, Dude!
The Kingsford's and the such do have shit for binders and stuff.
Look up making your own charcoal on google.
When you're done you only have carbon. Everything else in the wood leaves as a gas.
I'm trying to do it with yard limbs and branches but it takes a bunch.
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The Kingsford's and the such do have shit for binders and stuff.
Look up making your own charcoal on google.
When you're done you only have carbon. Everything else in the wood leaves as a gas.
I'm trying to do it with yard limbs and branches but it takes a bunch.
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Briquettes:
Kingsford leaves lots of ash, B&B in noticeably less ash, both burn long. Royal Oak competition little ash, burns HOT and FAST!
Lump:
B&B is superior (IMHO)
Kingsford leaves lots of ash, B&B in noticeably less ash, both burn long. Royal Oak competition little ash, burns HOT and FAST!
Lump:
B&B is superior (IMHO)
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For lump I exclusively use Fogo Premium. B&B For Briquettes. Both because they are the longest, hottest, and cleanest burning of their type I've found. For Pellets I use Camp Chef or "Cookin Pellets".
I also agree with Nemo. B&B is excellent lump. I prefer to FOGO because it burns a bit longer(Quebracho wood is insanely hard) and gets the rotisserie north of 450 degrees on a half basket. B&B is the best priced lump for its quality.
PS: Check out the lump charcoal database for info on most charcoals https://nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag
I also agree with Nemo. B&B is excellent lump. I prefer to FOGO because it burns a bit longer(Quebracho wood is insanely hard) and gets the rotisserie north of 450 degrees on a half basket. B&B is the best priced lump for its quality.
PS: Check out the lump charcoal database for info on most charcoals https://nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag
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I picked these last week. I did pork chops on the briquettes this past weekend and really like this stuff. REALLY easy to control the temperature on a cheaper grill for an amateur like me. I definitely used more than needed. I like the cowboy lump coals, but it's harder to control. Crazy hot and then I choke it out too much sometimes. I may try the B&B lump this weekend.
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B & B oak is my first choice. Only pain in the ass is Ace is nowhere near me.
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I snagged them off Amazon since I didn't have time to get to Shelbyville before the weekend. I'm sure I overpaid. I think Rural King is supposed to have it also.nemo wrote:B & B oak is my first choice. Only pain in the ass is Ace is nowhere near me.
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I get the B&B briquettes at academy
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Nice! The wife's best friend works there and hooks us up.ssracer wrote:I get the B&B briquettes at academy
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I didn't know they sold it, I pass one everyday.
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People ask what’s the difference and is it worth the extra $?
Here’s your answer:
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My thing with briquettes is that they used a binder to hold it together.
The lump charcoal don't.
And the lump is cleaner,... we that's what I'm thinking anyway.
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The lump charcoal don't.
And the lump is cleaner,... we that's what I'm thinking anyway.
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Starch, clay, molasses and gum Arabic are common types of briquette binders. Starch is the most common binder though it is usually expensive. It doesn't have to be an food grade. In general, about 4-8% of starch is needed to make the briquettes.plumber_bob wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:58 pmMy thing with briquettes is that they used a binder to hold it together.
The lump charcoal don't.
And the lump is cleaner,... we that's what I'm thinking anyway.
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A fucking charcoal Nerd!!!nemo wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:15 pmStarch, clay, molasses and gum Arabic are common types of briquette binders. Starch is the most common binder though it is usually expensive. It doesn't have to be an food grade. In general, about 4-8% of starch is needed to make the briquettes.plumber_bob wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:58 pmMy thing with briquettes is that they used a binder to hold it together.
The lump charcoal don't.
And the lump is cleaner,... we that's what I'm thinking anyway.
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Who'da thunk!!!
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What extra money? 10 bucks a bag, buy 4+ and delivery is free. They have been "On sale" for a 3+ months now. Its as affordable as Kingsford. Just better.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/B-B-Charcoal ... om=/search