Chuck Eyes and a charcoal burn off test

[Bob Correll]

I decided to do a little (unscientific) burn test between Trader Joes (Rancher) and Kingsford Competition.
Both were whole, with just an edge started.
K on the left, TJ on the right.

A little of the K has already fallen off after about 15 min.

After 1/2 hr.

After 1 hr.

After 1 hr 35 min. the TJ still has some body and heat left, while the K is pretty much kaput.

Next time I want to compare TJ to Stubb's.

All that testing made me thirsty, so let's get the cook started with a Bloody Caesar.

4 chuck eyes ready for salt.

Spuds done, steaks indirect for a reverse sear later.

A little side salad.

Butter and juice from the rested steak's plate on the potato.

Everything tasted great on a chilly evening here near the Lou.

Woo Hoo! Spring forward the clocks next week-end folks!

 

[Bill W. Michigan]

Check out the marbling on these babies, I bet they were tender.

Great looking cook Bob

 

[NeilH]

Wow. Nice crisp pics. Thanks for the test results. I'm anxious to see the Stubbs comparison.

 

[Bob Mann]

Very nice Bob!

 

[Ted M (FatEddy)]

Bob Correll the Science Guy. Cool test, I always though K-Comp burned fast. Great looking meal and I can't believe spring is almost here!

 

[Brian Dahl]

Very nice meal! Interesting about the charcoal. It was a good thing you took a break there!

 

[Jim Lampe]

spring?? BS, not with 6 more inches of snow showing up tomorrow.

Bob, got chuck eyes for tonight, not as nice as those you got photo'ed...
and that side salad is a killer!

 

[Bob Correll]

Thanks everyone!

Jim, now I feel bad, we're only supposed to get 1 to 2 tomorrow.
well, not that bad

Check out the marbling on these babies, I bet they were tender.

Bill,
My wife got out a steak knife for hers, and I told her it hurt my feelings, a fork will do.
well, maybe not that tender.

 

[Mike Cosgrove]

Wow, best looking cuts of CE Ive seen.

 

[Jeremy Calow]

This is a thing of pure beauty...

 

[Ed M.]

Those are some beautiful chuck eyes, Bob! Perfectly cooked. They had some at our local store but they didn't look nearly that good. The whole meal looks delicious!

Wish I had a couple of those bloody caesars!!

Thanks for the charcoal comparison. Interesting. Super pics as always!

 

[Andy Beers]

Those staks look killer

 

[Tony R]

This is a thing of pure beauty...

I have to agree. Nice cook Bob.

 

[Dave Russell]

Bob, your chuck eyes and all look like you did a fantastic job!

Also, thanks for the charcoal comparison. While K Comp is usually much better than regular Kbb, I'm really not that all surprised. I used Rancher briqs several years ago when Home Depot carried it, and it was my favorite.

 

[John Solak]

Fantastic looking chuck eyes and sides Bob! Like your choice of refreshment too!!

 

[Mike Coffman]

Totally excellent cook and photos Bob! I like Kingsford Comp and regular Kingsford, BUT I have found that Stubbs seems to last alot longer
and I need less to get to where I need to be temp wise. I haven't found any Rancher down here.

 

[Jim McKelvey]

Interesting test Bob - thanks for sharing! Chuckie's look perfect and love the salad as well!

 

[Morgan C.]

Great chuckies Bob...I'm home sick today but man I'd chow that down!

Great cook!!!hopefully the snow doesn't materialize!

 

[R Cain]

I'm waiting for the Stubbs comparison. I have use a coupke bags lately and to me it seems to burn cleaner and longer than the Kingsford.

Great looking cook.

-rog

 

[Paul Kastner]

I always thought the rancher lasted longer. Great looking chuck eyes.