Royal Oak Lump vs Kingsford

[Charles Howse]

Hi Gang! It's a beautiful day to be alive and be in Tennessee!!!!

I usually use 1 chimney of KB for Brats on the grill.
All I could find today was Royal Oak Lump.
If I could get an answer on this before 6 pm Central time, that would be great!
How much RO Lump equals a full chimney of Kingsford Blue?

 

[Bob Bailey]

That depends on the size of the chunks. For a quick cook like brats, it really shouldn't make any difference. The lump will burn a bit hotter and impart a nice flavor.

 

[Jason Godard]

Get ready for 10 different answers
I would use at least 2/3 as much lump, since it tends to burn longer and hotter, and for your next cook, adjust accordingly.
The couple times I went cheap on the charcoal, it died early. I rather use more than I need and have some left over, than not have enough.

 

[Charles Howse]

Bob and Jason, thanks very much!!
I'll post the results.

 

[Charles Howse]

OK, the results...
had to discard a 1 x 4 piece, and a 7" piece.
Other than that everything was great.
Fire didn't die, brats got a nice sear and had that snap.