Which lump charcoal for UDS?
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Which lump charcoal for UDS?
Looks like I have three choices between HEB & Walmart. B&B (different woods), RO AND Central market.
Was wondering what the preference is for UDS smoking?
Or does it matter?
Thanks.
Was wondering what the preference is for UDS smoking?
Or does it matter?
Thanks.
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Re: Which lump charcoal for UDS?
I have used them both and they seem to equal just whatever is cheaper
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I don't know if it's available in your area or not, but I've found Cowboys lump charcoal at my local Loews home improvement center and I do believe that it gives the best flavor of all other lump coal that I've tried so far. They use a blend of Oak and Hickory. If you ever run across it you should at least give it a try. Otherwise my vote goes to RO...
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I like Frontier Lump and B and B.
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Re: Which lump charcoal for UDS?
I like to cook low around 225-250 and I have found that I really can't even use lump in my uds because it burns so hot. I do sometimes mix lump and briquettes because I like the natural smokiness from lump.
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Re: Which lump charcoal for UDS?
erbeman wrote:I like to cook low around 225-250 and I have found that I really can't even use lump in my uds because it burns so hot. I do sometimes mix lump and briquettes because I like the natural smokiness from lump.
I only use lump and cook around 225* and have no trouble keeping it there. It might have something to do with your slide door intake.
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Yeah, I definitely have no problem getting air to my fire. I did some chicken legs on it tonight and left the door wide open. It got up to 375 fairly quick before I shut it down and took the legs off.
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Re: Which lump charcoal for UDS?
been Royal Oaking for a while after finding
bags cheap at wallyworld.
no complaints except it can get a bit
dusty and fine-y. they definitely need to
stomp on the bags less.
bags cheap at wallyworld.
no complaints except it can get a bit
dusty and fine-y. they definitely need to
stomp on the bags less.
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I tried B&B oak lump for the first time this weekend and I must say I was impressed with the size of the lumps and the smoke flavor. I'll be using it a lot more.
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I like cowboy hard lump charcoal. Needs to last very well at comps. I only use my drum for extended cooks (brisket and pork butts.
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B&B Hickory is by far my favorite and first choice. I made the mistake of picking up a bag of lump at Sam's. I think Best of the West makes it. It was in a Vision bag. Worst lump I've ever bought! Had 4 pieces that were almost as long as my arm and about fist size in diameter. Also had about 2 inches of dust in the bottom of the bag. Lesson learned.
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no hi-jack intended but does lump charcoal burn hotter or longer than regular charcoal briquettes
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OUP, lump burns hotter and longer for me. Also makes much less ash.I do use kingsford briquettes just because I bought a boat load when they were on sale.
I like royal oak lump in the red bag best. CF
I like royal oak lump in the red bag best. CF
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thanks, CF
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