Bye bye RO, hello Stubb's


 
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Lately I've become disenchanted with RO, not so much for the product but for the company's apparent disdain for its customers. I outlined this in another thread.

I did a little over a 10 hour cook today, 6.7lb pork shoulder and I used Stubb's briquettes in my 18.5 WSM.

Stubb's is made out of charred wood and corn starch binder, that's it. No coal or any other crap like Borax.

Started with 2 chimneys (1 1/2 unlit with 1/2 lit dumped on the unlit) and a full Brinkmann water pan.

Stayed between 255-275 for almost 6 hours, coals stirred twice.

Dipped to 240, I added 2/3 of a lit chimney and it took me the rest of the way with very little water left but I didn't add any more.

Good burn temps, no offensive odors, amount of ash produced was very acceptable.

$7.87 for 15lbs at Walmart, less than RO lump. And it burned longer and better than the RO too.

Screw RO.
 
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I'll have to give it a try. I use Royal Oak and Publix Greenwise pretty exclusively, but I'll give Stubbs a try based on your post. Thanks!
 
I like Royal Oak, and have thought about trying some Stubbs next time that I see it. Have never heard any complaints about it.
 
I read a good review on it for low ash and long/steady heat so I picked up a bag to try. Waiting for a non-windy day to try it in my mini-wsm, to test the low ash claim. Sounds like I'll be happy with it :)
 
Did you find the Stubbs to smoke for a long time before clearing up in the WSM? I have used 2 bags and it seemed to take a long time for the "starting" smoke to clear up vs. what I usually use. Other than that I liked them. They are a good size briquette. I plan to try them again soon.
 
Tyson said:
Did you find the Stubbs to smoke for a long time before clearing up in the WSM? I have used 2 bags and it seemed to take a long time for the "starting" smoke to clear up vs. what I usually use. Other than that I liked them. They are a good size briquette. I plan to try them again soon.
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I didn't notice how long it took for the white smoke to disippate but I wasn't looking for that in particular.

Over time I have noticed it varies with different charcoals, different woods and how much of either or.

It's not an exact science by any means, so many variables.

I'll keep an eye on it next cook.
 
Ted A said:
I read a good review on it for low ash and long/steady heat so I picked up a bag to try. Waiting for a non-windy day to try it in my mini-wsm, to test the low ash claim. Sounds like I'll be happy with it :)
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I'll be interested to learn what you think of it. Please let us know.
 
I used the Blue Bags for years but made the switch to Stubbs about five years ago. Pretty close to the Kingsford as far as when you get rid of the whitish smoke but a lot more consistent with heat and longer lasting. Kingsford is cheaper especially when there are sales. I found Stubbs very consistent, no off tastes or smells, and easy to control temps with.
Also I found if the humidity is high, damp cold especially the white smoke takes awhile to dissipate.
 
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