Central Market Mesquite Lump Charcoal

cazzy

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.

travisstrick

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.

TUTTLE871

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.

Village Idiot

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.)

TUTTLE871

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.

 

Ellis

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

The Cen-Tex Smoker

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

DonWW

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?

travisstrick

Sometimes it goes on sale for $10.99 per 20lbs. It's a super deal at that price.

TUTTLE871

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.

Dan4BBQ

 Mesquite Lump Charcoal

Does this wood give mesquite taste?

Do you still add wood for smoke?

Thanks

travisstrick

No and yes. I can't tell a difference between this lump and RO.

Dan4BBQ

Thanks Travis