First of all, even though I'm reasonably new, I'm gonna apologize for not being as active as I should. Been a bit busy at work and have only been grilling, nothing overly exciting( I did take some pics, just never got around to posting) but I'm gonna try a bit harder to be more active.
That being said, went with the beautiful wife to BJ's Wholesale the other day and lo and behold....they are having a sale on Kingsford Competition Charcoal....2 18lb bags for $21.00 or so.....I've heard about it, and being the sucker that I am....I had to try it.( It's for competition, it's gotta be better.....right?....lol)
So I fired up the chimney with them that night, made some nice bone in pork chops, a little applewood smoke and some sweet baby rays(Sorry, no pics, but everything was cooked perfect and tasty)
Here's the thing...for this cook, I did not notice a difference in flavor or taste. Did the coals light faster? maybe Were they hotter or more even? maybe again...bottom line is, that me, personally, cant tell the diff.
So I ask the fine members of this forum....did I waste my money? Is this a better coal to use for a long smoke?(On the rare occasions I have the time) Is it only good for hot flame steaks and burgers?
My problem is that I looked online and got so many different opinions, so I'd like to hear what some of you guys and gals might have to say.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Tony
That being said, went with the beautiful wife to BJ's Wholesale the other day and lo and behold....they are having a sale on Kingsford Competition Charcoal....2 18lb bags for $21.00 or so.....I've heard about it, and being the sucker that I am....I had to try it.( It's for competition, it's gotta be better.....right?....lol)
So I fired up the chimney with them that night, made some nice bone in pork chops, a little applewood smoke and some sweet baby rays(Sorry, no pics, but everything was cooked perfect and tasty)
Here's the thing...for this cook, I did not notice a difference in flavor or taste. Did the coals light faster? maybe Were they hotter or more even? maybe again...bottom line is, that me, personally, cant tell the diff.
So I ask the fine members of this forum....did I waste my money? Is this a better coal to use for a long smoke?(On the rare occasions I have the time) Is it only good for hot flame steaks and burgers?
My problem is that I looked online and got so many different opinions, so I'd like to hear what some of you guys and gals might have to say.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Tony