Re-visiting Kingsford Long Burning Briquets


 

Bob Correll

R.I.P. 3/31/2022
I had tried a bag when KLB first came out, thought it was ok but not worth the price.
Chris did a comparison burn between KLB, KBB, K-Pro, and Weber:
http://virtualweberbullet.com/kingsford-long-burning-weber-hardwood-charcoal-burn-test-2017.html
He found that the KLB did produce less ash than KBB, but it did not burn longer.

I picked up a couple of the Target clearance 6/lb bags of KLB, used it grilling and smoking and found I really like the stuff.
Lights fast, burns well with less ash, and as a bonus the light up smell, to me, is woodsy, almost like lump.
My advice is, if you can get it for a reduced price, give it a go and see what you think of it.
 
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It's a little less than a buck a pound here. If I could get it at closer to 50 cents I might try it. I think the older kbb was better for longevity compared to the new.
 
I am awaiting delivery of my WSM 22.5, so doing as much research as possible prior.

I see the Weber Charcoal 20lb bag on sale at Lowes for $11.99. That is 40% off. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weber-20-lb-Charcoal-Briquettes/1000156169


I also see the KBB Original on sale $12.88 for 2 18.6lb bags https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kingsford-2-Pack-18-6-lb-Charcoal-Briquettes/50330065

I guess both are considered good deals, just a matter of preference? From what I saw in the test, Weber lasted the longest, so would it be a stretch to think that Weber Briquettes would be better for longer cooks to avoid having to refuel where the KBB Original would be fine for shorter cooks?

For WSM 22.5, how much fuel can it hold? If filled up using the minion method, how long should it last? I saw someone wrote 50hrs, but that seems a bit extreme.

TIA
 

 

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