Royal Oak Charcoal

[Robert Willcockson]

Sam's had a good buy on Royal Oak charcoal ($9+ for 48 lbs). I know Kingsford well. Anyone want to tell me the differences between the brands?

 

[Bill Hays]

Here's a great place to find out. HTH.

 

[Randy Lilleston]

Uhh, that site's about lump. I think he wants to know about Royal Oak briquet charcoal (presumably briquets since he mentions Kingsford).

Anyway: Royal Oak is my second-favorite briquet charcoal. Burns clean and hot. Doesn't last as long as Kingsford, IMHO...worth noting if you plan long burns.

 

[Jack H]

My one experience with Royal Oak vs Kingford in the WSM.

2 butts and 1 brisket.

Using Minion method with heaping full charcoal pan of RO had to add after 7 hours. Kingsford will normally give me 12-16 hours.

I also noticed reduced burn time in the kettle.

Ash seems about the same as Kingsford.

Thanks.