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Central Market Mesquite Lump Charcoal

cazzy
cazzy Posts: 9,136
edited October 2012 in EggHead Forum
I was out of WGC and needed some lump in a hurry. I went to HEB and picked up some of the CM lump. Very big peices and seemed to burn well. $13 for a 20 # bag too.

Very impressed. I think one of our Texas members said the same. I think it was Travis.

Just letting ya know in case you ever need some emergency lump.
Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    It's almost the only kind I use. It's cheap, it's good, it works, and I don't have to make a special trip.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316

    Im sold on this Lump its cheap and burns well. To be honest I like it better than Royal Oak. The new one I have been getting it the 365 stuff at Whole Foods. It lights very fast and burns great.

    Whole Foods 1 mile south from my house and Central Market 1 Mile east, so I get torn between the two sometimes.

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    edited October 2012
    TUTTLE871 said:

    Whole Foods 1 mile south from my house and Central Market 1 Mile east, so I get torn between the two sometimes.

    Both are horribly overpriced.  I seldom go to either.  My favs are:

    HEB
    Ranch 99 (Asian)
    Costco (especially for meat)
    J&J Fish Market (for shrimp)
    Trader Joe's (for wine)
    Various ethnic stores (Indian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, etc.)
    __________________________________________

    Dripping Springs, Texas.
    Just west of Austintatious


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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316

    I do go to Sams for meat (Its Close).

     And Jimmys (Local Italian Joint).

    No Trader Joes yet and it will be a zoo when it opens so I think I will stay away. Im spoiled on my wine (A Friend of mine owns a Wine shop).

    I need to research some more on some ethnic stores.

     

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • Ellis
    Ellis Posts: 195

    I buy a mesquite from Abertson Groc. store here in So. Cal. the brand is Sonora about $ 5.00 for a15 lb. bag

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,958
    cazzy said:
    I was out of WGC and needed some lump in a hurry. I went to HEB and picked up some of the CM lump. Very big peices and seemed to burn well. $13 for a 20 # bag too. Very impressed. I think one of our Texas members said the same. I think it was Travis. Just letting ya know in case you ever need some emergency lump.

    It's good. Used it for years before I found Best of The West at Sams. That was great for a few years but it really got dicey the last few times I tried to buy it. Caz- HEB also sells Central market mesquite charcoal so you can get it anywhere here in centex. I would use it again without hesitation but I'm on an Ozark Oak Kick right now
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • DonWW
    DonWW Posts: 424
    TUTTLE871 said:

    I do go to Sams for meat (Its Close).

    And Jimmys (Local Italian Joint).

    Im spoiled on my wine (A Friend of mine owns a Wine shop).

    Costco for meat.  Nothing beats their beef tenderloin.  Jimmy's is off the charts remarkable.  You feel like you just stepped into a European (Italian) market.  Wine = Harris?
    XL and Medium.  Dallas, Texas.
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    Sometimes it goes on sale for $10.99 per 20lbs. It's a super deal at that price.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
    DonWW said:
    TUTTLE871 said:

    I do go to Sams for meat (Its Close).

    And Jimmys (Local Italian Joint).

    Im spoiled on my wine (A Friend of mine owns a Wine shop).

    Costco for meat.  Nothing beats their beef tenderloin.  Jimmy's is off the charts remarkable.  You feel like you just stepped into a European (Italian) market.  Wine = Harris?
    I Love Jimmys, They got great wine tastings. A frined of mine owns Wine Therapist. Off Skillman and Live Oak.
    I need to check out Costco sometime soon.

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • Dan4BBQ
    Dan4BBQ Posts: 271

     Mesquite Lump Charcoal

    Does this wood give mesquite taste?
    Do you still add wood for smoke?
    Thanks
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    No and yes. I can't tell a difference between this lump and RO.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Dan4BBQ
    Dan4BBQ Posts: 271
    Thanks Travis
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