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re: Charcoal for Smoking Meats
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:52 pm to B_LSU90
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:52 pm to B_LSU90
If you want one of the highest rated ones and you are in BR go to goodwood and get rockwood. It's what I use in my smoker. Comes in 20lb bags and is about $22 or so. It's all Missouri hardwood. It produces very little ash and most of it is big chunks so it has a good burn time. Wicked is also pretty good.
Also, do not spend the money on the green egg lump, it's royal oak.
Also, do not spend the money on the green egg lump, it's royal oak.
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:54 pm to B_LSU90
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First time smoker here. Are there certain types/brands that are better for lasting longer and keeping a constant temperature?
You're going to need wood also.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:17 pm to Muice
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ETA: Also, avoid Cowboy lump charcoal at all costs. Stuff is garbage.
Listen to this advice. Everyone gets tempted when they see that $6.99 bag at rouses, but trust me it's not worth it.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:49 pm to B_LSU90
Kingstord Blue and a chimney starter. Once they ash up, put a few hickory chunks and your good to go.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 8:33 pm to hungryone
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I haven't smoked anything in the past 2-3 years. (I know, I need to rectify that)
me either
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:21 pm to heypaul
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You're going to need wood also.
Yep.
You want your charcoal to burn clean. And if it's burning clean it want impart much of a smoke flavor. That's where the wood comes in.
Here's my preferences:
Brisket - oak
Pork shoulders - hickory
Ribs - oak or pecan of even a 50:50 mix
Chicken - pecan
Posted on 8/19/17 at 12:47 am to B_LSU90
Am I the only one who only uses wood if I am smoking in an offset? No charcoal. Something about straight wood. I dunno. Hate using charcoal.
Posted on 8/19/17 at 7:27 am to Dav
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I stock up on the 2 for 1 packs every Memorial/4th/Labor Day.
Same here, I'm down to my last bag too.
Posted on 8/19/17 at 8:25 am to B_LSU90
I use a lot of Kingsford Blue Bag for grilling because it is cheap when you get the 2-fer holiday deals.
Stubbs and Weber both make an excellent charcoal that I like to use for long smokes. They cost more, but I think they burn longer than KBB. You can usually find them at Lowes.
Stubbs and Weber both make an excellent charcoal that I like to use for long smokes. They cost more, but I think they burn longer than KBB. You can usually find them at Lowes.
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