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Royal Oak vs Rockwood
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^^^THIS! All the talk about "neutral" lump puzzles me. I personally cook on Kamados FOR the "smoky flavor" (and moisture retention).gamason said:Lump is a hot topic on this forum constantly. Use what works for you. Personally when I cook out I'm doing so because I prefer a smoky ,outdoor flavor. If I wanted neutral I could cook in my oven and have the same taste. For me it defeats the purpose of grilling,smoking, etc... if I don't have a smoky flavor, and I have never had any problems with it being to strong. The only place I might prefer a neutral lump is if I was baking something, but the oven does that job just fine. Good luck with whatever you use, and GOVOLS!!!
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@SmokyBear I cook for the smoky flavor too. Depending on the protein, desired color, and style I tailor my smokiness with smokewood. Its like wine pairing.
Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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I agree with some of the comments so far about smoke flavor/taste. I would rather have neutral smoke flavor/taste from the lump and control the flavor/taste with the wood chunks I choose.
Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump
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Burns longer and less ash. So you don't use as much.
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Burns way cleaner so you will get more cooks out of it. Also temperature is much easier to control.
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Love royal oak, been using it for 6 years without all of the problems described.
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I was talking about rw not ro above
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An artist starts with a neutral medium and adds personality....SmokyBear said:^^^THIS! All the talk about "neutral" lump puzzles me. I personally cook on Kamados FOR the "smoky flavor" (and moisture retention). -
I buy Quebracho from Amazon, $1/lb delivered to the door. Some pieces are really big, it lights fast and smoke clears in 5 minutes. No added taste.
I like Rockwood, I've used it and was impressed with it. If I ever see it on sale closer to $1/lb I'll not hesitate to buy it again.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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I like Rockwood because I agree with "truth in advertising" it's says right on the bag that there's gonna be a few rocks.
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@Ozzie_Isaac 18 hours for a brisket? You sure you weren't making jerky?Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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I thought the key to brisket was to get it as dry as possible. Then you soak it in BBQ sauce. Cuz sauce is the key to good Q.cazzy said:@Ozzie_Isaac 18 hours for a brisket? You sure you weren't making jerky?Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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@Ozzie_Isaac like the way you cross linked the threads there. Clever.
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This place is like one big inside joke
Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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My first full bag of RO was mostly small to medium pieces. Only a few large.
Upon doing a good cleaning / de-ashing, I found a couple chunks of CERAMIC which are NOT from my grill. I hope. Also, a few pieces were NOT charcoaled properly.
More info after I get thru my 2nd bag.
If I HAVE to order up some RW, would anybody in San Diego be willing to go in on a Group Buy? We can order a PALLET of it and maybe save some $$ in the process? -
You may already know this but it cannot be shipped into Cali.Begger said:My first full bag of RO was mostly small to medium pieces. Only a few large.
Upon doing a good cleaning / de-ashing, I found a couple chunks of CERAMIC which are NOT from my grill. I hope. Also, a few pieces were NOT charcoaled properly.
More info after I get thru my 2nd bag.
If I HAVE to order up some RW, would anybody in San Diego be willing to go in on a Group Buy? We can order a PALLET of it and maybe save some $$ in the process?Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven) -
Here's a good question how much energy in 20 lbs of lump vs standard 20lbs lp tank?
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Propane has almost 4x the btu of firewood, pound for pound.Offpiste said:Here's a good question how much energy in 20 lbs of lump vs standard 20lbs lp tank?
However, in a gas grill, there's a lot more wasted energy in ambient heat loss than there is in a Kamado.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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Oh, that's the problem. You must be using fine tipped brushes.DoubleEgger said:An artist starts with a neutral medium and adds personality....
I use a Sharpie.
Precision is for baking. Grilling is all about broad strokes...
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Okay, I just picked up the bag of Rockwood I ordered from my local Ace Hardware. I got home, opened the bag and immediately noticed a physical difference in quality from the Royal Oak I buy in bulk from Home Depot. Pieces were larger throughout the bag and there was a more noticeable "tink" sound when knocking two pieces together than when doing the same thing with Royal Oak. We'll see how it cooks tonight.
Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump
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You won't be disappointed! Give your Ro to someone you don't like.
Plumbers local 130 chicago. Why do today what you can do tomorrow
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Sometimes there are larger pieces in RO.
Southeast Florida - LBGE
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After my first cook with Rockwood, I'm sold. Lit the fire and very little smoke unlike Royal Oak that smokes for a good 10-15 or so. It's worth the extra money to me.
Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump
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Told ya,,, time to change your signature line.LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI.
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The Royal Oak I got from HD. It was a lot of small pieces, just a few chunks.
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@HoosierDaddy... Looks just like the bags I get from them. No more though, Rockwood from now on.
Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump
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Hoosier,
Your pic matches what I SEE when I use RO.
I may be FORCED to get some BGE lump to bridge me until I find something ELSE which better balances quality with price.
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