Has anyone noticed this briquette to be delicate like other all natural briquettes? How does it compare to kingsford blue, when both lit and unlit?
60935
The briquettes are pretty solid (dense). Compared to other brands like The Original Charcoal Company/Trader Joes they do not break apart easily. When comparing it to Kingsford Blue I would say that the Kingsford briquettes break easier.
60936
Delicate is an understatement. It crumbles with only slight pressure as it appears to be pressed and held together without much binder. But, it burns hot and fast and I mix it with Kingsford to help reduce costs.
60937
If by kingsford blue you mean the regular kingsford I have not comparison on lit and unlit but can tell you that the taste of the food is cooked over Stubbs is superior in our opinion.
931444
I use the Kingsford competition briquettes. They work great. I strongly discourage using lump charcoal for this device. It burns VERY hot and VERY quickly... sort of the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish with a smoker setup.
404997
no, i use wood kindling, then add larger wood chunks and/or mesquite (sp?) wood until i get a good layer of coals. i don't use conventional briquets (sp?) dan
2221489
Is it the igniter that is faulty? Or does the burner unit just need a good brushing with a steel brush? Can it be lite with a match/lighter?
1835769
We've had ours for four winters as well (on natural gas) & there is a slight odor similar to when I light a burner on the gas range, but neither me, my wife, or child are bothered by it because as per instructions we use it only for auxiliary heat & in a well ventilated area. Kerosene smells much worse. If the flame is blue with very little yellow it is burning cleanly.
385303
I didn't actually time the burn but it is shorter than firewood but longer than I had anticipated. I mix woodchips/saw dust with shredded paper to about a 50/50 mix and I haven't noticed any extra or unwanted smoke. I want to try and make enough bricks this spring and summer to get me through next winter. If you don't mind a little work then it's worth it, FYI I fill up a 50 gallon trashcan with my mix and it usually makes about 32 bricks.
931448
I have been using Kingsford charcoal that is very successful. Using the temperature gauge at the top of the kettle is the key, however!!!! In accordance with the instructions, I also did a trial run to make sure I understood how it works.
853584
I don't use a big green egg, I use an old Webber Bullet, but my smoke has been great. It has been light blue in color and after just a little bit of apple (m wood of choice) in the begining I've found the Fogo to add just enough extra flavor. Again like I said in the review this coal is fantastic, huge chunks - like I had to break the chunks apart because they were too big, burns slow and long. And with Prime free shipping it's a great deal.
1697627
round and lit is so nice both wash up great...used in oven but not over 350....if using gas stove use low/med heat or get little black on bottom but comes off with cleanser if not bad...I love mine
1334703
Probably due to the packaging---are you getting the King or Queen? I believe it's wrapped tightly and condensed, which is why it seems so heavy. They are fantastic! Even in the cold New England winter, though it is thin, still very warm!
1698669
I haven't had any issues with juices spilling over. I have had issue with it smoking, however ... to the point where my smoke detectors go off. I'm fairly certain it's because of the oil I use to keep it from rusting after washing it but not sure how to avoid that. All in all, it's fine but with it being double-sided probably not the best choice for indoor cooking IMO. I wish I would have thought about that before purchasing but c'est la vie.
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Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people. Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that... » Read More Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people. « Show Less
943346
I have not noticed a taste difference from my previous Char-Broil that had stone briquets. The one thing is the lighter quit working in less than a year.
1988738
I love mine, have had it for about a year and it's beautiful and just as nice as if they were new. HOWEVER....I ordered 2 extra sets of serving pieces and for some reason one is a lighter weight than the other (less metal, you can see it's thinner). I would address this with the seller before buying the serving pieces. The big set was fine. We use it every day.
1371363
The top burners are very different from other camp chef stoves. They definitely do not throw the heat that the rest do and yes you can throttle the fire back to simmer. The fuel/ air mix seems perfect, blue flame and NO soot to scrub off the outside of the pot. I think it does use more fuel than they claim,, but the small bottles are easy to carry and they can be refilled.
853579
That's why I stopped using the BGE coal. Smoke is much less. You get a little flavor but not as bad. Which is good for me because I use assorted flavor chips when I want that extra kick. And Fogo gets hot!
2081986
Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people.