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Botch
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This popped up on my "Recommended" list on Amazon:
The price works out to just over a dime per square, less than 1/4 what other cubes cost. They look identical to what I've been using (wouldn't be surprised if they're both made by the same company). And with a box of 144, I won't be running out at the wrong time (well, at least, not for awhile).
I've tried the oil-soaked paper towels and the alcohol, guess I still prefer the "ritual" of a starter cube; recommended if that's what you like.
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"Tung Oil is derived from the Tung tree, but not from its tongue, but rather its nuts." - Stumpy Nubs
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I use a similar product made by Rutland. A couple years ago in the Fall at Menard's they were selling them for $.50 per box of 24. I got all 10 boxes they had for $5.00 or 240 starters! They work just fine! BTW they are all gone now!
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Cool deal, RRP! :-bd_____________
"Tung Oil is derived from the Tung tree, but not from its tongue, but rather its nuts." - Stumpy Nubs
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Those look a lot like the ones from BGE. Have you tried them out yet?Simi Valley, California
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I use the Weber ones as they are cheap, sold @ Home Depot, and work well.Large Big Green Egg in a nest. North Shore of Boston.
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Anyone use this?
http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Products-9910-Fatwood-Pounds/dp/B000HHO4W6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1399770457&sr=8-6&keywords=fire+starter+squares
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Last time I bought these they were about $12 now they are $18ish. I bought 4 boxes a few months ago.
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SoCal_Griller said:Those look a lot like the ones from BGE. Have you tried them out yet?
I may be wrong but I believe Rutland makes BGE starter blocks or at least used to. I assume you know that Royal Oak makes BGE lump. BGE is in the ceramic grill making business...the other stuff is made for them. If you are wondering if my 240 Rutland starter blocks worked...they sure did...I used them all! Plus I only used 1 per fire! -
I took use the weber cubes. I buy several boxes each time I go stateside. They are definitely cheaper in the US. They are even cheaper in the fall.
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That's one heck of a bargain!RRP said:I use a similar product made by Rutland. A couple years ago in the Fall at Menard's they were selling them for $.50 per box of 24. I got all 10 boxes they had for $5.00 or 240 starters! They work just fine! BTW they are all gone now!
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I just ordered2 boxes of the SureStart. Thanks Botch! I ordered 3 bags of Rockwood lump from FireCraft while I was at it. BGE is all I have ever used and I have really been wanting to try Rockwood. (Rumor has it that I might soon be able to order it at my local Ace Hardware soon)
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I also use Rutland's , cut them into third's , takes one cube per cook. They work great !Mattman3969 said:Last time I bought these they were about $12 now they are $18ish. I bought 4 boxes a few months ago.
Ova B.
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nolaegghead said:As long as the dome is left open, I couldn't see an issue with excess creosote build-up in an egg, if you close the dome and use the natural chimney effect of the egg, you might get unwanted deposits of partially burned pine resin on the cold dome. IMHO.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Skiddymarker said:nolaegghead said:As long as the dome is left open, I couldn't see an issue with excess creosote build-up in an egg, if you close the dome and use the natural chimney effect of the egg, you might get unwanted deposits of partially burned pine resin on the cold dome. IMHO.
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Wow, thanks for the link.
I use those same starters, they are identical to the BGE labeled ones as well. I buy the same size box of 144 and it last me around 6-7 months.
I pay close to $24 locally for them, so with our prime membership this will save!
-FATC1TY
Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
LBGE
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I use newsprint paper in the bottom of a weber chimney. The paper I am currently using cost me ~$6K as it was all of the news paper used wrap my household goods when I moved a few years ago... Figured I would get some use out of it
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What about a residual taste of these in our food.......I'm not convinced that they don't alter the taste and smell. Any scientific data concerning this out there? I know when I light lumps on my Weber charcoal grill using butane the taste and smell of the food is natural. Can't say that's they case when I use a cube as a starter in my BGE. Think I'm going to start using a butane torch to start lighting my lumps in my BGE.Auburn, Alabama
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flexfusion said:What about a residual taste of these in our food.......I'm not convinced that they don't alter the taste and smell. Any scientific data concerning this out there? I know when I light lumps on my Weber charcoal grill using butane the taste and smell of the food is natural. Can't say that's they case when I use a cube as a starter in my BGE. Think I'm going to start using a butane torch to start lighting my lumps in my BGE.
The weber ones that are white and clay like, those have a slight lighter fluid-ish smell, and I won't use anything like that. The parrafin ones however, have no smell to them, and burn completely up.
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Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
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RRP said:Skiddymarker said:nolaegghead said:As long as the dome is left open, I couldn't see an issue with excess creosote build-up in an egg, if you close the dome and use the natural chimney effect of the egg, you might get unwanted deposits of partially burned pine resin on the cold dome. IMHO.
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I have been using these Tumbleweeds for a while and really like the way they light. I think they are $7.99 for 32 weeds. Just my 2 cents..North Georgia ~ Large BGE~Charbroil Outdoor Fryer~Big Chief Smoker~All DoneWith A Touch Of Classic Rock
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We love bacon in our house! So every time we cook it I soak some paper towel in the grease, put them in a ziplock bag in the freezer. I find they work great!
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I too use the paper towel soaked in bacon grease, works great.
Large BGE
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oooooh, waste of delicious bacon grease! I save mine to add a half cup to my pots of chili! It's too precious to burn!!!
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I save my bacon grease too, to fry corn tortillas for enchiladas. :-bdIt's not "authentic" mexican; screw mexico!;;)_____________
"Tung Oil is derived from the Tung tree, but not from its tongue, but rather its nuts." - Stumpy Nubs
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) they actually package pieces of tumbleweeds? Lol. Okay ya now that's a hoot. All my Nebraska friends feel free to start bagging them up for profit ;-)uheep said:I have been using these Tumbleweeds for a while and really like the way they light. I think they are $7.99 for 32 weeds. Just my 2 cents..
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Skip the cubes and get a
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