I came across n4sir's post about burgers and moonshine and noticed he put in the brand of charcoal he used (stubb's, iirc). Do you have a favorite brand? Where do you get it? The local groceries around here only carry royal oak, etc.
Royal Oak Lump (Wal-Mart, sometimes Winn Dixie) is good, also Tru-Cue Lump (Home Depot) is very good...an even distribution of small, medium and large pieces, consistant burning, mild flavor, no junk mixed in. I once found a chunk of plywood in a bag of Cowboy.
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http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm
Lump charcoal database, reviews, comparison tests, and a whole lot of information.
He uses one of those Harbor Frieght propane torches to light his charcoal- takes about 3 minutes to have it glowing and ready to go. Push button lighter, around $30. Every man should have one of these...... It's the only way to go if you're in a hurry.
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html
I use a MAPP torch to start lump in my Big Steel Keg...works like a charm, but throws sparks like a shorted transformer...make sure you wear eye protection!
I use a MAPP torch to start lump in my Big Steel Keg...works like a charm, but throws sparks like a shorted transformer...make sure you wear eye protection!
I have found Ozark Oak to be the most consistent in my Big Green Egg.
I despise charcoal, maybe I'm just doing it wrong. When it's time to cook, I want to COOK. Not wait 30 minutes for the little bricks to finally be hot enough, if ever. Maybe I'll try the propane torch method next time. I'd much rather a decent gas grill but no place for one at the moment and the weber coal grill was free.
I despise charcoal, maybe I'm just doing it wrong. When it's time to cook, I want to COOK. Not wait 30 minutes for the little bricks to finally be hot enough, if ever. Maybe I'll try the propane torch method next time. I'd much rather a decent gas grill but no place for one at the moment and the weber coal grill was free.
So you're the other Keg owner in Louisiana. Lol..... I have a Bubba keg(two actually. One in storage at the office)as well as a couple other types of grills.
I don't use lighter fluid either. I use a Mapp torch that also takes propane. Last night I used a charcoal starter. Wanna get yor coals(briquettes or lump)started fast)use a charcoal starter. Since I was cooking the burgers hot and fast I used briquettes. I have a stockpile of Royal Oak, Stubbs, Kingsford and Jack Daniels. I have charcoal(both briquettes and lump) and pellets(for my other grill)like some of you have ammo. Lol..... In my Keg and my Primo Jr. I use lump. Royal oak, Frontier(mesquite that Sam's sells), Ozark Oak, occaisionally Cowboy or Tru-Cue. I also hae a good assortment of wood chunks for smoking.
For those in the New Orleans area, Restaurant Depot sells RO lump in an 18 lb. bag for $7.99.