Jealous Devil Charcoal

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Well…I tried it. Hopefully will get to cook over it at some point. 50 minutes in and smoking like a tire fire. Every piece is the size of a softball and about as heavy. I bent my ash tool trying to break up the bigger pcs. TFJ can smell it inside the house and asked if we should just cook the fish inside tonight. We may have to. This is probably the nastiest lump start up I have had in a decade. And I paid more than i pay for Rockwood just to try it ha ha.  Hard pass. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Update: hour+ in. Smoking like snoop and Willie…if they smoked tires. My whole house smells like an industrial accident and the doors have been closed the whole time. 

JohnInCarolina

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Update: hour+ in. Smoking like snoop and Willie…if they smoked tires. My whole house smells like an industrial accident and the doors have been closed the whole time. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

One hour and forty minutes to burn clean. Still cooking cod fillets with the dome open because it’s still heavy. Have no idea what the infatuation with this stuff is but I will use the rest of this bag to start my kbq

saluki2007

Nm

The Cen-Tex Smoker

TFJ: “this fish tastes like f*cking cigarettes”. I didn’t think it was that strong once the smoke cleared but it was harsh. That is one expensive, nasty, smoky bag o’ lump. 

alaskanassasin

Mmm cigarettes 

StillH2OEgger

Appreciate the review. I tried a bunch of different stuff the first few years after I got into this, but all that did was reinforce why I can't see myself using anything but Rockwood.

nolaegghead

People pay a lot for cigarettes 

Legume

billt01

alaskanassasin said:

I don't like to switch up charcoal, I go with one brand rockwood, it always lights the same, comes up to temp the same, etc.  Last time ace was out I tried something different and had a completely different experience.  For that reason alone I will stick with one brand.

Quality and consistency

1. Rockwood
2. Wicked Good
3. Green Egg
3. Blues Hog Competition
4. B and B
5. Cowboy
6. Royal oak

JD didn't make the cut, because I don't have anyone who sells it..which may or may not speak volumes

most folks don't know charcoal is "subbed/pimp'd" to several sellers. Same stuff, just who pays what to get the top of the bag of the bottom of the barrel.

ksmyrl

I had a bag of JD and ended up using it for just burgers and dogs. My problem is my local Ace quit carrying Rockwood for some reason. When I ask about it I get funny looks and they direct me to huge isle full of charcoal...that doesn't include Rockwood. 

mehsrea

Lumber Jack is/was the absolute best. But it appears to be out of business. :(

alaskanassasin

ksmyrl said:

I had a bag of JD and ended up using it for just burgers and dogs. My problem is my local Ace quit carrying Rockwood for some reason. When I ask about it I get funny looks and they direct me to huge isle full of charcoal...that doesn't include Rockwood. 

You can order online and pick up in store.  I did that for a while and they finally just started keeping it in stock

stlcharcoal

ksmyrl said:

I had a bag of JD and ended up using it for just burgers and dogs. My problem is my local Ace quit carrying Rockwood for some reason. When I ask about it I get funny looks and they direct me to huge isle full of charcoal...that doesn't include Rockwood. 

Showing in stock at the Athens GA location (and they are showing sales)......so not sure what's up.  There's a whole truckload sitting in the Gainesville RSC, so might have just been the store at one point.  Don't forget sign up for the rewards so you get at least one $5 coupon every month!!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Legume said:

Greatness. She laughed too.

ksmyrl

@stlcharcoal thanks for the update. I should clarify that I used to buy it at the ACE in Covington, GA. I work in Covington and would buy it there most weeks.

stlcharcoal

ksmyrl said:

@stlcharcoal thanks for the update. I should clarify that I used to buy it at the ACE in Covington, GA. I work in Covington and would buy it there most weeks.

Gotcha.....showing in stock there as well.  Was this during 2020-21?  The panic buy and shut downs had it flying out of stores faster than we could restock their distribution centers, so they started allocating it to stores.  So we lost a lot of stores since they didn't want an empty shelf.

ksmyrl

Very cool. Thanks. I'll restock. I had numerous bags but used it all up in the panic buy craze you were referring to. 

Canugghead

Bump

ChrisgrillsSTLMO

Feel lucky to have found RW early in my Egg journey and have a couple of reliable purveyors nearby to keep me stocked. I have yet to find another brand that matches its quick lighting and consistent burn pattern.

Cheers,

Dyal_SC

Just saw that my local Wally World started carrying the JD. Figured there was a thread on it here.  After seeing this, not even interested in trying it.  A company that resorts to stealing a picture of daggome charcoal.  That’s simply pathetic, lazy and embarrassing.  Hard to find integrity and values these days. @stlcharcoal , you have my business, sir.  

Ozzie_Isaac

JohnInCarolina said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Update: hour+ in. Smoking like snoop and Willie…if they smoked tires. My whole house smells like an industrial accident and the doors have been closed the whole time. 

Damn, even the old gifs got shrunk.  I am incensed.  

Canugghead

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

It’s better than this thread with opinions from a competing brand suggest. There are some things in the business snd marketing side I’m not a fan of, but the product itself is fine

it doesn’t spark, doesn’t ash up, lasts long and burns hot. It has a unique flavour.. I am fine with it, my family doesn’t like the odour/taste on most cooks outside of say a brisket or pork butt etc. 

i prefer controlling the flavour more so we have been rocking the Fogo lately as it tastes more similar to food I cook on my offset 

I didn't give any opinion on the product itself......never used it.  I just stated what they stole from my family company and their marketing practices (which you say you're not a fan of either.)

Either way and in all fairness, you should probably disclose which of these charcoal brands sponsor you.

I get that, like I said there are things on the business side that are less than perfect. I am not on their team or any charcoal team over the past year and have receipts for the charcoal I’ve purchased and used in every video for over the past year. 

I am in Canada and rockwood isn’t sold here, I used to smuggle it across the border from Ace in Buffalo before the pandemic and that option was closed 

Canugghead said:

That’s me and the three brands I’ve used in my channel since I started most often … this video is a taste test comparison … JD didn’t win this by the way

Didn't answer the question.....

Which of those three companies has, or currently sponsor you with free product?? 

The quote messed up, my answer is above. It’s been nearly 15 months since I accepted a free bag of charcoal, I have receipts for my purchases. 

Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they are sponsored. 

Still didn't answer the question......

Where did we disagree?  I commented on their marketing, not their product.  You called me out "saying it was better than what a competing brand suggests" when I didn't suggest anything about it.....and then said that you don't agree with their marketing practices.  Then you went on to praise another brand which you fail to admit if you've been sponsored by in the past or currently.  You can be an influencer all you want, just be transparent about it rather than pretending to be a regular uncompensated BGE owner on this forum (a whopping 4 posts this year and this is the thread you choose to engage in??)

15 months ago i received my last comped bag from Jealous Devil, I agree with you on the business practices as I have said now 3 times.  This among other factors was part of my decision to leave the program.

I am not praising JD, i said my family doesn't like the taste of it.  I know you mentioned you've never used it but from my experience it lights well, burns hot, lasts a long time with low ash but it has a very unique taste that it imparts thats not for everyone... and by everyone i mean 3 out of 4 people in my family 

Just once, but who's counting.  And how many times did I suggest anything about their charcoal?  Zero.

And you still didn't answer the question of the two other brands you praise.....what was the last time you received free charcoal or compensation from them?  Again, just fine you're a paid influencer, just be transparent about it--especially when you are posting on a website owned by your past or present sponsor's direct competition.  

Can you read?  No free bags, no sponsorship, no ambassador program.  I still own eggs, and can post where i like.

You are encouraging me to post a new review where I hold a torch to all these brands and yours... from memory I will need fire retardant clothing when using the torch on rockwood.  this will be the last bag of yours i purchase

caliking said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

It’s better than this thread with opinions from a competing brand suggest. There are some things in the business snd marketing side I’m not a fan of, but the product itself is fine

it doesn’t spark, doesn’t ash up, lasts long and burns hot. It has a unique flavour.. I am fine with it, my family doesn’t like the odour/taste on most cooks outside of say a brisket or pork butt etc. 

i prefer controlling the flavour more so we have been rocking the Fogo lately as it tastes more similar to food I cook on my offset 

I didn't give any opinion on the product itself......never used it.  I just stated what they stole from my family company and their marketing practices (which you say you're not a fan of either.)

Either way and in all fairness, you should probably disclose which of these charcoal brands sponsor you.

I get that, like I said there are things on the business side that are less than perfect. I am not on their team or any charcoal team over the past year and have receipts for the charcoal I’ve purchased and used in every video for over the past year. 

I am in Canada and rockwood isn’t sold here, I used to smuggle it across the border from Ace in Buffalo before the pandemic and that option was closed 

Canugghead said:

That’s me and the three brands I’ve used in my channel since I started most often … this video is a taste test comparison … JD didn’t win this by the way

Didn't answer the question.....

Which of those three companies has, or currently sponsor you with free product?? 

The quote messed up, my answer is above. It’s been nearly 15 months since I accepted a free bag of charcoal, I have receipts for my purchases. 

Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they are sponsored. 

Still didn't answer the question......

Where did we disagree?  I commented on their marketing, not their product.  You called me out "saying it was better than what a competing brand suggests" when I didn't suggest anything about it.....and then said that you don't agree with their marketing practices.  Then you went on to praise another brand which you fail to admit if you've been sponsored by in the past or currently.  You can be an influencer all you want, just be transparent about it rather than pretending to be a regular uncompensated BGE owner on this forum (a whopping 4 posts this year and this is the thread you choose to engage in??)

15 months ago i received my last comped bag from Jealous Devil, I agree with you on the business practices as I have said now 3 times.  This among other factors was part of my decision to leave the program.

I am not praising JD, i said my family doesn't like the taste of it.  I know you mentioned you've never used it but from my experience it lights well, burns hot, lasts a long time with low ash but it has a very unique taste that it imparts thats not for everyone... and by everyone i mean 3 out of 4 people in my family 

Just once, but who's counting.  And how many times did I suggest anything about their charcoal?  Zero.

And you still didn't answer the question of the two other brands you praise.....what was the last time you received free charcoal or compensation from them?  Again, just fine you're a paid influencer, just be transparent about it--especially when you are posting on a website owned by your past or present sponsor's direct competition.  

Can you read?  No free bags, no sponsorship, no ambassador program.  I still own eggs, and can post where i like.

You are encouraging me to post a new review where I hold a torch to all these brands and yours... from memory I will need fire retardant clothing when using the torch on rockwood.  this will be the last bag of yours i purchase

A threat to a product manufacturer, about leaving a negative review. There's a certain type of person who does that. 

Bump for Friday!
btw, I miss @ROlin, he was active in 2019, 2022, it's about time he joins the party again!

caliking

Canugghead said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

It’s better than this thread with opinions from a competing brand suggest. There are some things in the business snd marketing side I’m not a fan of, but the product itself is fine

it doesn’t spark, doesn’t ash up, lasts long and burns hot. It has a unique flavour.. I am fine with it, my family doesn’t like the odour/taste on most cooks outside of say a brisket or pork butt etc. 

i prefer controlling the flavour more so we have been rocking the Fogo lately as it tastes more similar to food I cook on my offset 

I didn't give any opinion on the product itself......never used it.  I just stated what they stole from my family company and their marketing practices (which you say you're not a fan of either.)

Either way and in all fairness, you should probably disclose which of these charcoal brands sponsor you.

I get that, like I said there are things on the business side that are less than perfect. I am not on their team or any charcoal team over the past year and have receipts for the charcoal I’ve purchased and used in every video for over the past year. 

I am in Canada and rockwood isn’t sold here, I used to smuggle it across the border from Ace in Buffalo before the pandemic and that option was closed 

Canugghead said:

That’s me and the three brands I’ve used in my channel since I started most often … this video is a taste test comparison … JD didn’t win this by the way

Didn't answer the question.....

Which of those three companies has, or currently sponsor you with free product?? 

The quote messed up, my answer is above. It’s been nearly 15 months since I accepted a free bag of charcoal, I have receipts for my purchases. 

Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they are sponsored. 

Still didn't answer the question......

Where did we disagree?  I commented on their marketing, not their product.  You called me out "saying it was better than what a competing brand suggests" when I didn't suggest anything about it.....and then said that you don't agree with their marketing practices.  Then you went on to praise another brand which you fail to admit if you've been sponsored by in the past or currently.  You can be an influencer all you want, just be transparent about it rather than pretending to be a regular uncompensated BGE owner on this forum (a whopping 4 posts this year and this is the thread you choose to engage in??)

15 months ago i received my last comped bag from Jealous Devil, I agree with you on the business practices as I have said now 3 times.  This among other factors was part of my decision to leave the program.

I am not praising JD, i said my family doesn't like the taste of it.  I know you mentioned you've never used it but from my experience it lights well, burns hot, lasts a long time with low ash but it has a very unique taste that it imparts thats not for everyone... and by everyone i mean 3 out of 4 people in my family 

Just once, but who's counting.  And how many times did I suggest anything about their charcoal?  Zero.

And you still didn't answer the question of the two other brands you praise.....what was the last time you received free charcoal or compensation from them?  Again, just fine you're a paid influencer, just be transparent about it--especially when you are posting on a website owned by your past or present sponsor's direct competition.  

Can you read?  No free bags, no sponsorship, no ambassador program.  I still own eggs, and can post where i like.

You are encouraging me to post a new review where I hold a torch to all these brands and yours... from memory I will need fire retardant clothing when using the torch on rockwood.  this will be the last bag of yours i purchase

caliking said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

stlcharcoal said:

unoriginalusername said:

It’s better than this thread with opinions from a competing brand suggest. There are some things in the business snd marketing side I’m not a fan of, but the product itself is fine

it doesn’t spark, doesn’t ash up, lasts long and burns hot. It has a unique flavour.. I am fine with it, my family doesn’t like the odour/taste on most cooks outside of say a brisket or pork butt etc. 

i prefer controlling the flavour more so we have been rocking the Fogo lately as it tastes more similar to food I cook on my offset 

I didn't give any opinion on the product itself......never used it.  I just stated what they stole from my family company and their marketing practices (which you say you're not a fan of either.)

Either way and in all fairness, you should probably disclose which of these charcoal brands sponsor you.

I get that, like I said there are things on the business side that are less than perfect. I am not on their team or any charcoal team over the past year and have receipts for the charcoal I’ve purchased and used in every video for over the past year. 

I am in Canada and rockwood isn’t sold here, I used to smuggle it across the border from Ace in Buffalo before the pandemic and that option was closed 

Canugghead said:

That’s me and the three brands I’ve used in my channel since I started most often … this video is a taste test comparison … JD didn’t win this by the way

Didn't answer the question.....

Which of those three companies has, or currently sponsor you with free product?? 

The quote messed up, my answer is above. It’s been nearly 15 months since I accepted a free bag of charcoal, I have receipts for my purchases. 

Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they are sponsored. 

Still didn't answer the question......

Where did we disagree?  I commented on their marketing, not their product.  You called me out "saying it was better than what a competing brand suggests" when I didn't suggest anything about it.....and then said that you don't agree with their marketing practices.  Then you went on to praise another brand which you fail to admit if you've been sponsored by in the past or currently.  You can be an influencer all you want, just be transparent about it rather than pretending to be a regular uncompensated BGE owner on this forum (a whopping 4 posts this year and this is the thread you choose to engage in??)

15 months ago i received my last comped bag from Jealous Devil, I agree with you on the business practices as I have said now 3 times.  This among other factors was part of my decision to leave the program.

I am not praising JD, i said my family doesn't like the taste of it.  I know you mentioned you've never used it but from my experience it lights well, burns hot, lasts a long time with low ash but it has a very unique taste that it imparts thats not for everyone... and by everyone i mean 3 out of 4 people in my family 

Just once, but who's counting.  And how many times did I suggest anything about their charcoal?  Zero.

And you still didn't answer the question of the two other brands you praise.....what was the last time you received free charcoal or compensation from them?  Again, just fine you're a paid influencer, just be transparent about it--especially when you are posting on a website owned by your past or present sponsor's direct competition.  

Can you read?  No free bags, no sponsorship, no ambassador program.  I still own eggs, and can post where i like.

You are encouraging me to post a new review where I hold a torch to all these brands and yours... from memory I will need fire retardant clothing when using the torch on rockwood.  this will be the last bag of yours i purchase

A threat to a product manufacturer, about leaving a negative review. There's a certain type of person who does that. 

Bump for Friday!
btw, I miss @ROlin, he was active in 2019, 2022, it's about time he joins the party again!

Shite stirrer! 😃

calracefan

After reading the exchange between unoriginalusername and StLCharcoal I will be sure to no longer patronize his YouTube channel in anyway. Didn't much care for its content anyway. Johnathon has always been very helpful and up front about everything I have dealt wit him on. Rockwood has been my first choice for quite some time. Comes from my home state is a plus .

JohnInCarolina

Starting to seem like SmokingDadBBQ should’ve been called SmokingDbagBBQ.