why does everybody like wicked good?

Chainsmoker · November 2009

I've never seen it in my area so I haven't tried it.
Ryan

Richard Fl · November 2009

Here is some info.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag54.htm

Bordello · November 2009

Long burn time, not a lot of ash,burns clean so not a lot of bad smoke, use would chips or chuncks if you want smoke flavor of choice.

It can be a little hard to light as it's dense.

I only have one bag left that I brought out to AZ. from CA. because a guy ordered a pallet and some of agreed to split the price of it.

Cheers,
Bordello

Bordello · November 2009

Guess I was to lazy to look it up for him. :unsure:

Cheers,
Bordello

CaptainSpaulding · November 2009

It gets great reviews. I just acquired 4 - 22 Pound bags from a local distributor. Incredibly dense stuff compared to Cowboy, my usual standby because it's readily available. I've only opened one of the bags and the chunks are huge.

I loaded the large up halfway thru the fire ring and cooked 4 butts overnight. She held rock steady for 12 hours. Snuffed with the rain cap and closed bottom vent.

Cooked monday night using what was left. There was enough charcoal there to cover the holes in the firebox by 2 inches. I had a lot of pork fat on the coals and had to burn for an hour to get the smoke to clear. Cooked thighs raised direct to 205º internal, which took about 40 minutes and then asparagus, raised direct for maybe 15 minutes.

Tuesday night, still had plenty of charcoal to do a whole beef tenderloin cut into 6" chunks (about 30 minutes to 140º internal), followed by broccoli spear, raised direct for another half hour.

There's probably enough charcoal left to cook a few more nights. So far, I love the stuff.

That being said, it's pretty pricey. I paid $21 per bag for the stuff, but I'll definitely keep some of it around.

Naked Whiz Review of Wicked Good Weekend Warrior Lump

Wicked Good's Site

You can search for distributor's on their site. Or mail order, but the shipping could be a killer.

Joe

RRP · November 2009

Pieces are typically large - in fact last Sunday I opened a new bag and dumped out one chunk of lump that was nearly football size! Didn't think to take a picture but whacked it with my gridlifter and it broke easily into smaller pieces.

Carolina Q · November 2009

It helps to live close to the warehouse... :woohoo:

reelgem · November 2009

First hand experience it burns 2X longer than Cowboy and you don't get all those little tiny pieces. Unfortunately I have to go to Chicago to get it. I'm thinking about getting a pallet to make it through to spring.

Car Wash Mike · November 2009

Personally, I don't.

Mike

Squeeze · November 2009

I don't! Can't stand the stuff actually. Give me Big Green Egg charcoal all day.

-Kevin

Unknown · November 2009

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Red Stick Egger · November 2009

I don't have as much eggsperience as most of the other folks on the forums, but I am addicted to Ozark Oak. It is by far the best lump that I have ever used.

Car Wash Mike · November 2009

Cowboy is the worst lump you can buy.

Mike

FlaPoolman · November 2009

I like the way it burns but unlike the others this is what I found in my last bag and haven't bought another since.

Squeeze · November 2009

Just a personal preference. I had a hard time keeping it lit unless I was cooking at lava temps or running a guru on it. I think it is overpriced as well. Just giving my two cents. I have used it, did not like it and went back to BGE charcoal. I know how the BGE charcoal is going to burn each time, and that consistency is enough for me.

-Kevin

[Deleted User] · November 2009

Kevin- you ought to try Royal Oak (Made in USA, not South America).

I understand that BGE lump is made by R.O.

Where I am BGE lump = $22 per 20lb bag
R.O lump = $15 per 20 lb bag.

now with the 18 lb bags I don't know if that cost comparison is still accurate, but I think it is.

Fidel · November 2009

Put me in the "not a big fan" camp. It is OK, I guess, but in my opinion not worth the added cost. I think the brand got its reputation from the competition blend and not the weekend warrior product currently on the market.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with it. It is a good product, just not worth the premium price in my book.

And another thing I don't get is the love affair with the "huge chunks" of lump. I can't understand what makes the giant pieces better than those 2-3". Maybe I'm just dense.

RRP · November 2009

I agree, Rod, about the price and the huge pieces. Regardless of brand when I find a large piece I smack it to break it up. BTW you have been MIA for some time now...bag a bunch of deer did you?

Ripnem · November 2009

Whatcha payin so close to'em?

Ripnem · November 2009

Sure haven't experienced any of those characteristics. I light it with a torch and can't imagine a better lump.

Ripnem · November 2009

That is Wicked Good? :huh:

I only see about 12 pieces that small. :ermm:

FearlessGrill · November 2009

I just picked up a pallet of 11 lb bags from the warehouse in Mass, and it came to $6.33 per bag, plus 1/2 tank of gas. By comparison, the local Home Despot sells 8.8 lb bags of Cowboy for $6.99 plus 6.25% tax. Great deal for much better charcoal. Unfortunately, probably not so good once you get out of New England.

-John

thirdeye · November 2009

I don't like it. I was able to test both the comp grade and the WW grade several years ago.

Upsides - low ash and real long burn times.

Downsides - No flavor on it's own. I mean none. I had to add more flavor wood than I normally would, and it was still hard to get my meat to pick up the flavor I'm used to.

Best uses - The folks that don't like a smoky flavor on their food will like this fuel ..... It would also be wonderful for bread bakers since they need a super clean burning bed of coals.

Ripnem · November 2009

Some retail prices are too high for sure. My dealer is at 25.95 for 22 #s. Regarding the big pieces...I know I can bust them up, but I have gotten 3 bags of tiny bits from RO and ya just can't do anything with the small stuff. When purchasing WG with a group, by the pallet, it is a great buy. Considering that it does last 2-3 X as long as anything I have used. I get a pretty nice deal on tore up bags from the local distributer and hope to use it for life.

Pretty surprised to here negative stuff about it.

Fidel · November 2009

Who said anything negative about it?

Fidel · November 2009

Hey Ron,

All my spare time the past 4 weeks has been spent in the woods or working through recap issues at work.

Fun times.

Ripnem · November 2009

Couple guys above and now I see Wayne doesn't dig it. I haven't notice the NON smoke flavor issue. I guess when I want smoke I just make sure I get it with some chunks r chips.

Ripnem · November 2009

John,
Now that's fricken cheap. I have a pretty good deal of .50 a pound for tore up bags. I just bring contractor bags and throw two+ in each and buy what I want. The guy that hooks me up is buying by the freight car. So I bet he is still making money off me. I didn't think he was until your post. I'm buying better than my dealer. :laugh:

Q-rious Tom · November 2009

Depends on the quantity.

I had a 60-bag pallet of the 22-lb bags shipped to me (Northern Indiana) two years ago (I think I'm set for life :blink: ) and IIRC the price per bag was in the $9.00 range.

With delivery (to my employer, so no lift gate or residential surcharges) I think it came to around $13 a bag, or about 60 cents per pound - the same as Royal Oak at Walmart.

I like the low ash, long burn, large pieces (always easy to make smaller if needed), and low to non-existent native smoke flavor. Lets me control the smoke flavor without having to fight the lump.

Tom

fishlessman · November 2009

im only familar with the comp blend, no real experience with the newer weekend warrior. i like the longer burn times because i was burning way to much lump the first few years as an egger. now the old complump has no real flavor which i think is a good thing if you want to taste the smoking wood more. my favorites in this order were mapleleaf (not availible in the states anymore but this is some of the nicest smelling lump out there) ozark oak which tastes the best all on its own, and wg comp blend for when i want to taste those smoking woods cleanly and for cooks when i dont want lump flavor. never had the startup issues people complain about, temp control from 145 to 1200 has always been fine for me with this lump, no guru controller here. the best part was its cheap if bought at the distrubution centers in volume here in newengland. when i first started egging the only cheap lump here was quickjoe from the true value and it was similar to cowboy, maybe not even as good as cowboy lump which i consider pretty poor for most cooks, it does have a place if you find it cheap enough.

Carolina Q · November 2009

I paid $13 per 22-lb bag, plus they threw in an extra ripped bag.

Retail at a local store is $23.

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