First post - looking for Kingsford


 
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Hi to all. This is my first post, tho I've spent quite a bit of time looking thru the great forums here. Just picked up the WSB 18, and tried first pork shoulder last weekend. My instant read theremometer packed it in when the meat reached 170 after about 9 hours between 200 - 225, so pulled it off at that point. Turned out alright, but will try again to get the temp up to 195. In the meantime, does anyone know where in east end Toronto I might pick up some Kingsford Charcoal?

Cheers,

Andy
 
Andy - can you get the Basque charcoal where you are? Or is there another charcoal there branded "Maple Leaf?" I've heard good things about those brands in Canada. If you can get those, you're probably getting a better product than our old standby "K".

Welcome to the asylum!

Pat
 
Thanks Pat. I do believe I saw Maple Leaf somewhere recently - just have to remember where that was!

Cheers,

Andy
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by andy:
Hi to all. This is my first post, tho I've spent quite a bit of time looking thru the great forums here. Just picked up the WSB 18, and tried first pork shoulder last weekend. My instant read theremometer packed it in when the meat reached 170 after about 9 hours between 200 - 225, so pulled it off at that point. Turned out alright, but will try again to get the temp up to 195. In the meantime, does anyone know where in east end Toronto I might pick up some Kingsford Charcoal?

Cheers,

Andy </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Hi Andy, welcome to the forum!

You said your thermometer "packed it in" at 170. If you mean it quit going higher, your shoulder had probably reached a temperature plateau. Butts, briskets, etc. reach a certain temperature and stop going higher until the connective tissue breaks down. This sometimes takes a while.
 
Andy,

You should be able to get Kingsford at any Home hardware or Metro store. My local Home hardware carries it year round, it is seasonal at Metro. if your local Home hardware doesn't stock it, ask them to get it for you, no additional charge.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pat Smith:
Andy - can you get the Basque charcoal where you are? Or is there another charcoal there branded "Maple Leaf?" I've heard good things about those brands in Canada. If you can get those, you're probably getting a better product than our old standby "K".

Welcome to the asylum!

Pat </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I haven't tried Basque, but have used Maple leaf in both lump and briquette. Great charcoal, but if you are just learning, it helps to follow the recipes accuarately. Most smoker recipes refer to Kingsford. I find the maple leaf briquettes burn hotter than kingsford, may affect your cooking.
 
Thanks to all for your helpful info. Its much appreciated. I'm checking out local home hardward outlets in the area today.

Cheers,

Andy
 
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