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VB_egger said:Never have had a bad experience with KJ lump. It's second only to rockwood IMO and not by much. I frequently mix the two brands together.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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I'll have to look for some. I get rockwood easy as can be locally but I'm down to save some money!-FATC1TY
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My two cents: I rank the Kamado Joe somewhere in the middle, to upper middle. Not as good as Rockwood and Ozark Oak (RIP) and slightly below Fogo, but better than BGE and Royal Oak (both red and green bags). If price is right, I would buy again but can't see myself using it exclusively.Stillwater, MN
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looking good Ron.
Never tried the KJ. I'm almost through a bag of Primo. I like it a lot - seems very similar to RW.Phoenix -
VB_egger said:Never have had a bad experience with KJ lump. It's second only to rockwood IMO and not by much. I frequently mix the two brands together.
As of now, I am still solid in the Rockwood corner, but this is a really good product."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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HeavyG said:VB_egger said:Never have had a bad experience with KJ lump. It's second only to rockwood IMO and not by much. I frequently mix the two brands together."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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FATC1TY said:I'll have to look for some. I get rockwood easy as can be locally but I'm down to save some money!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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@YukonRon - I presume by Rockwood consistency you mean the burn performance as I have run the spectrum with regard to bag piece size. It all burns just fine but I prefer a few pieces larger than a silver dollar diameter in each bag and with some they are not there.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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blasting said:looking good Ron.
Never tried the KJ. I'm almost through a bag of Primo. I like it a lot - seems very similar to RW.k"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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lousubcap said:@YukonRon - I presume by Rockwood consistency you mean the burn performance as I have run the spectrum with regard to bag piece size. It all burns just fine but I prefer a few pieces larger than a silver dollar diameter in each bag and with some they are not there.
Overall, thus far, for non center cut lump, at less than $15.00 per 20 pound bag, not a bad deal.
The Salmon tonight was very good, I used it because it is a smoke sponge, and I wanted to see how KJ would do. I was impressed.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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I snagged 4 bags at Costco. I'm currently on bag 3 and my only complaint is the amount of time it takes to stabilize. It's really stinky too while coming to temp and clearing for cooking. Otherwise, good size chunks.
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Thanks @YukonRon. You should send your review to Naked Whiz for his data base. I'm on it (KJ) this coming week at the east end store. As an aside, hope their packer inventory has been self-upgraded since the last trip-passed on the lot. Inventory here is still fine as I have a high low-level alarm set-point but always looking to avoid the trip-wire.
Have a great remainder of the weekend and enjoy the game day commercials-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
Just checking as I think the Buffalo has surfaced and is now applying that sinking feeling.
Edit: Buffalo is back on scene.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
Eggcelsior said:I snagged 4 bags at Costco. I'm currently on bag 3 and my only complaint is the amount of time it takes to stabilize. It's really stinky too while coming to temp and clearing for cooking. Otherwise, good size chunks.
Thank you for your insight. Appreciate it very much."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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lousubcap said:Thanks @YukonRon. You should send your review to Naked Whiz for his data base. I'm on it (KJ) this coming week at the east end store. As an aside, hope their packer inventory has been self-upgraded since the last trip-passed on the lot. Inventory here is still fine as I have a high low-level alarm set-point but always looking to avoid the trip-wire.
Have a great remainder of the weekend and enjoy the game day commercials-
Can't be without the most fun and delicious cook on the BGE.
Enjoy the game, and LEO is obtainable."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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@YukonRon - thanks for the offer but I'm a brisket whoremaster. 3 SRF's (black grade) and one Costco prime in the freezer with a SRF thawing for next weekend. The Costco primes are my "go-to" so hoping to snag a couple this coming week.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Eggcelsior said:I snagged 4 bags at Costco. I'm currently on bag 3 and my only complaint is the amount of time it takes to stabilize. It's really stinky too while coming to temp and clearing for cooking. Otherwise, good size chunks.
Not sure if it's different or not, but the bags I have look different than the bag Ron posted.
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The red bag KJ lump is excellent. Matt has a hypersensitive nose.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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lousubcap said:@YukonRon - thanks for the offer but I'm a brisket whoremaster. 3 SRF's (black grade) and one Costco prime in the freezer with a SRF thawing for next weekend. The Costco primes are my "go-to" so hoping to snag a couple this coming week.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:lousubcap said:@YukonRon - thanks for the offer but I'm a brisket whoremaster. 3 SRF's (black grade) and one Costco prime in the freezer with a SRF thawing for next weekend. The Costco primes are my "go-to" so hoping to snag a couple this coming week.
I half jokingly stated earlier, that I had more in my freezer than they had on display at Costco, and it is true. The reason for that, is each time I visit, I look for that packer that has a pretty healthy sized point, like I learned from @lousubcap.
When I find them, I buy them. It is not to say Costco only has them occasionally, it is just my selection process has yielded quality purchases.
I would be better at a comparison for you if we had a HEB, but perhaps 'Cap can give his opinion too."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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tarheelmatt said:Eggcelsior said:I snagged 4 bags at Costco. I'm currently on bag 3 and my only complaint is the amount of time it takes to stabilize. It's really stinky too while coming to temp and clearing for cooking. Otherwise, good size chunks.
Not sure if it's different or not, but the bags I have look different than the bag Ron posted."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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bgebrent said:The red bag KJ lump is excellent. Matt has a hypersensitive nose."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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bgebrent said:The red bag KJ lump is excellent. Matt has a hypersensitive nose.------------------------------
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@caliking - as mentioned by @YukonRon, no comparison data. However, given HEB's reputation here and the fact that you are in Texas I am not surprised that HEB briskets stand-out as a cut above.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Even though Matt and Ron's bags look different, it's the exact same charcoal from the exact same source in Argentina.
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I am thinking from the exact same source, is highly possible if not fact, but given @tarheelmatt and @Eggcelsior experiences with it, I am doubtful of the exactness of lump. I very much trust their opinions, and I respect @alynd with his insight, but the bag I used yesterday is vastly different than what has been mentiond as the experienced and perhaps, the expected performance as well."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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YukonRon said:Costco has the KJ road show in town. Bad news for the XL BGE owners; their XL rotisserie will not fit the XL BGE.
On a side note, their lump is selling at about $15.00/bag, with two bags wrapped together.
I opened a bag and was impressed.Gittin' there... -
@tarheelmatt I remember you giving me a heads up about it at COSTCO but I got sidetracked and never did get there... I will look out for it next time they come to town as it was a great price.Greensboro North Carolina
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FearlessTheEggNoob said:YukonRon said:Costco has the KJ road show in town. Bad news for the XL BGE owners; their XL rotisserie will not fit the XL BGE.
On a side note, their lump is selling at about $15.00/bag, with two bags wrapped together.
I opened a bag and was impressed."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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