Prime 6 Charcoal Review

dbCooper

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/prime6/prime6.htm

" Conclusion
Let's summarize how Prime 6 Charcoal performed in all our tests:

    Ease of Lighting: More difficult than lump charcoal
    Smoke: Extremely mild
    Maximum Temperature: Far lower than lump charcoal
    Burn Time: Only average compared to lump charcoal
    Ash Production: Not "close to zero". Average compared to lump charcoal
    Snuff and Reuse: Prime 6 maintains its integrity and can be reused.
    Open Grill Burning vs. Lump: Not as hot as lump, slightly longer burn time
    Open Grill Burning vs. Briquettes: Hotter and much longer than briquettes
    Pricing: Far more expensive than lump or briquettes

Overall, Prime 6 charcoal doesn't really perform as well as lump charcoal in the categories that matter: lighting, maximum temperature, burn time and ash production. The comparison to briquettes is more favorable, but in both cases, Prime 6 charcoal is far more expensive. And then you have the issue that Prime 6 is selling underweight packages. You only get about 93% of the charcoal you think you are paying for. Like all things, you'll have to decide if the higher price of Prime 6 is worth what you perceive to be the benefits."

TrippleRipple

Well doesn't sound good at all.

rekameohs

They had an update on them on a recent Shark Tank, talking about how well it is selling.  I was wondering who was buying it.  Doesn't sound like many here are using it.

YukonRon

Rockwood, just a better and consistent product every cook. 

nolaegghead

2 x 3 = 6

NOT PRIME!

buzzvol

Nerd
but I laughed so...

DonWW

After considering the options out there and what this brings, I'm out.