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re: Briquettes for smoking / Lump charcoal for grilling?

Posted on 11/28/25 at 4:18 pm to
Posted by Burt Reynolds
Monterey, CA
Member since Jul 2008
24562 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 4:18 pm to
I do briquettes for smoking with lots of sticks. I use lump for grilling. Briquettes leave more coal and ash which is better for smoking but not grilling. I use both though
This post was edited on 11/28/25 at 4:20 pm
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40219 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 9:51 pm to
I stocked up. Thanks everyone for your recommendations.

Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
28522 posts
Posted on 12/8/25 at 7:36 am to
Lump only. But then again I use a Kamado.
Posted by HebertFest08
The Coast
Member since Aug 2008
6537 posts
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:51 pm to
I use just lump…. Rockwood, Jealous Devil and Fogo if I can’t find the other 2.

All 3 can be found at Goodwood.

Home Depot will carry Jealous Devil.

I have also used a bag of Blue Oak as well. I’m not sure who makes theirs as I assume they just put their label on something.
Posted by ragincajun03
Member since Nov 2007
29212 posts
Posted on 12/8/25 at 1:10 pm to
quote:

Lump for smoking. And I only use it to get my logs lit at the beginning. After that, I have a nice bed of coals that I can add more logs onto as needed.


This.

Always keep a bag of B&B, and they're usually used to start the fire and keep a bed of hot coals to throw post oak or pecan on top of. The only exception is if I'm wanting to quickly sear some steaks or burgers in a rush, not wanting to wait for the wood logs to get to temp.
Posted by Stuttgart Tiger
Branson, MO
Member since Jan 2006
15522 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:46 am to
Lump for everything and then I'll soak pieces of hickory in water and add those for more smoke.
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