Store Brand Lump

LadyGT

I was going through the Kroger food ads and noticed they had their own lump for sale. It was 8 pounds or so for about $5.99. I was wondering if anybody tried store brands instead of the well known brands. After all, there are only so many companies who make lump. BGE does not make their own from what I read here. Maybe the same company who makes for the major labels makes for store brands too.

dmirish1

I've been using Cowboy Lump Coal 20lbs for $14.

TexanOfTheNorth

Never seen a store brand up here but, buy a bag and see how it works out!

SoCalTim

@LadyGT  ... try it, you just might really like the lump. I found some really awesome long burning no spark lump at a small gas station a few months ago, gonna ride the lump they they run out.

LadyGT

I already have 4 bags of RO sitting in the garage. My husband does not use his egg as much as the majority of the members here. Me thinks it's because how long it takes to get the lump started compared to a gas grill. It's such a production to get the electric starter out because no outside outlet on the patio. 

Legume

How about trying a different way to light it?

dougcrann

Lazzari Mesquite, $14.85 for 40 pounds. Only filled up about a third of a 5 gallon pail with fines....

TexanOfTheNorth

LadyGT said:

I already have 4 bags of RO sitting in the garage. My husband does not use his egg as much as the majority of the members here. Me thinks it's because how long it takes to get the lump started compared to a gas grill. It's such a production to get the electric starter out because no outside outlet on the patio. 

Forget the electric starter. I just use 3 pieces of waded paper towel covered with a little vegetable oil. There are also starter cubes and plenty of other non-electrical ways to start the egg.

And, honestly, there's no comparison to food cooked on an egg vs. a gasser! IMO, the short wait is worth it.

DieselkW

I believe the Kroger branded lump is repackaged Royal Smoke.

I have found a way to stop Royal Oak from smoking on startup. The day before, fill and light as usual. When the smoke clears, shut down the vents until the next day and re-light the unused lump without adding any.

No smoke.




Obligatory Snark Tag Down Here.

Grillin_beers

Check the naked whiz's site.  I'm sure he has reviewed it. 

lousubcap

As mentioned above, the Kroger private brand is produced by Royal Oak.  Same for GFS if you have one of those in your area.  Lump discussion here is akin to religion in most other circles.  FWIW-

Bentgrass

So does anyone know the difference in RO green bag vs orange bag ?