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grillingunner
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I was just on biggreenegg.com and this video is embedded on the home page. https://vimeo.com/132719952 He is using briquettes in an xxl. I thought that was a big NO NO with the egg.
LBGE And MINI Egg
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Briquettes use a lot of filler, and create a lot of ash. I would never use them in an egg IMHO
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Kingsford briquettes leave a lot more ash than lump. That is the main reason most people don't use that in their kamados. However, some folks do. The ash may or may not cause a problem with airflow. If you're the type of person that cleans out their egg after every cook then briquettes shouldn't pose any problems.
There was a thread here just yesterday talking about this: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1183855/kingsford-comp-briquets/p1“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
Most people won't use briquettes given the choice, but they'll work in a pinch if you run out of lump and you have to borrow some fuel from the neighbor.Packerland, Wisconsin
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My dealer gave the impression that the binder in the briquettes will taint the ceramic and leave a smell forever. Scare tactic?
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Toxarch said:My dealer gave the impression that the binder in the briquettes will taint the ceramic and leave a smell forever. Scare tactic?Packerland, Wisconsin
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The Kingsford Competition briquettes have a lot less added ingredients. The ash level is considerably lower.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/kingsfordcompetition/kingsfordcompetition.htm
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Toxarch said:My dealer gave the impression that the binder in the briquettes will taint the ceramic and leave a smell forever. Scare tactic?
Large BGE
Barry, Lancaster, PA -
Natural lump is the way to go. Briquettes can be used, but the frequency of maintenance goes up considerably due to ash generated from the fires.
Most, not all, people experience a one time burn with briquettes, and the expense of not using leftover charcoal, as you can with lump, gets to be a bit much. I have some very reputable people tell me they have used much more charcoal than lump for long cooks on a BGE, I don't know, I have no experience with briquettes in my BGE.
As for leaving a trace, if you have a webber and have done any grilling at all, you typically will get some sort of food residue build up. If it does not effect the cooks in a weber, it will not effect the cook in a BGE."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
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Just as a comment, I used partially used briquettes in my webers regularly. I treated it like lump. Snuff out coals after a cook. Pour new on top of old and go again.
I find briquettes will not get as hot as lump. In my WSM I struggled to get over 350 with briquettes (kingsford blue bag), but could get 400 to 450 with lump.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
YukonRon said:As for leaving a trace, if you have a webber and have done any grilling at all, you typically will get some sort of food residue build up. If it does not effect the cooks in a weber, it will not effect the cook in a BGE.
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
I used some Kingsford Competition briquettes this weekend. Didn't have any taste affects in fact more nuetral than RO. Left more ash. Filled up firebox and did a 6 hour spare rib cook. Snuffed out fire and had a quarter of firebox left of usable briquettes. I would use again, for quick burger or steak cooks.
Central Valley CA One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee" -
I use trader joe briquettes. Work fine. Minimal fillers. Great for cooking chicken when I know I don't care about a low and slow
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Briquettes make more ash, no question of that, but the ash is very fine - will not clog even an OEM grate and they very neutral. It is also easy to rake out. I use Kingsford comps in the kettle, son swears by Stubbs.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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