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Grilltastic
Grilltastic Posts: 74
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Need help from the experts here on lump with least smoke. My wife doesn't like smoke on poultry and last turkey with  RO was to smokey for her. Also, thanks to all for all the great info and recipes i have learned over the last 6 mpnths. I am new to the forum, finally approved after 4 tries 
Boynton Beach, Fl
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  • captjo
    captjo Posts: 93
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    Definitely Rockwood
    Bristow, VA
    1 Lrg & 1 XL
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Rockwood, FOGO or Basques maple
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  • bigbadben
    bigbadben Posts: 397
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    Make sure you let the lump burn at the set temp for 30-45 min. Don't forget frequent clean burns and foil your platesetter to keep from burning old grease. 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    Rockwood is definitely a cleaner burn, and quickly. It's clean almost immediately. 
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  • Action_Hank
    Action_Hank Posts: 54
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    I usually use RO.  I was in a similar situation and switched Charbroil center cut for the last two turks.  Pricey, but seemed like less smoke. 
    "It's not the beard on the outside that counts, its the beard on the INSIDE."

    LBGE   -   Lexington, KY
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,382
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  
    Sure wish the buffalo would stream-line the "approval process" for NEO's (New Egg Owners).
    Another endorsement for Rockwood.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • jeponline
    jeponline Posts: 290
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    Royal Oak has a smokey flavor to it even when you let it burn for a while.  Rockwood is definitely more neutral and food I cook with it is much more appreciated by my wife than food cooked with RO.
    Large BGE
    Huntsville, AL
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    How does the Rockwood compare to the BGE brand. My wife would like less smoke from the charcoal too.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    @SaintJohnsEgger BGE is just upsale Royal Oak. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,382
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    BGE lump is manufactured by Royal Oak and is private branded.  Thus all the above in reference to RO applies to BGE lump as well.  So, go with Rockwood for a more neutral smoke profile.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    Rockwood is great for weeknight cooks. No need to wait for clear smoke. Once you hit your desired temp you can put your food on. Rockwood with the combination of a weed torch and you'll be cooking in minutes 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    theyolksonyou said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
    If you can't find it in Jax your not looking hard enough. :wink:  All of the Hagan  Ace Hardware stores have it. Or FOGO at CR210 Pinch A Penny. Wicked Good at AA Bottled Gas. 

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,382
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    @SaintJohnsEgger -  check out firecraft.com; free shipping thru Dec 30th.  They carry Rockwood and can get you started if none available locally.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
    If you can't find it in Jax your not looking hard enough. :wink:  All of the Hagan  Ace Hardware stores have it. Or FOGO at CR210 Pinch A Penny. Wicked Good at AA Bottled Gas. 

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    lousubcap said:
    @SaintJohnsEgger -  check out firecraft.com; free shipping thru Dec 30th.  They carry Rockwood and can get you started if none available locally.  
    Thanks for the info. Truth is I really need to lay low for a few days (or weeks) after all the money I spent on Egg stuff this week. It was Christmas money but SWMBO doesn't see it that way.

    I'm a consultant/freelance software developer and anytime I am between contracts she gets nervous about spending money. Got to cover the expense of my daughters moving out later this week  - not sure if that will cost me or save me money in the long run.  :)
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • dgordon2nc
    dgordon2nc Posts: 100
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    Definitely another rockwood fan here. My wife didn't like the strong smoky flavor from Bge or ro. Since converting to rockwood I haven't had any complaints. As others have said it's faster to temp and faster to burn off vocs. I also think the Kamado Joe brand is decent too and is in the less smoky category. The pieces were huge so it did take longer to temp. I found it at Costco during the roadshow and got two 20 lb bags for $40
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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,156
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    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
    If you can't find it in Jax your not looking hard enough. :wink:  All of the Hagan  Ace Hardware stores have it. Or FOGO at CR210 Pinch A Penny. Wicked Good at AA Bottled Gas. 

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    Here's how to find RW at Ace: http://rockwoodcharcoal.com/ace-hardware/
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    SaintJohnsEgger said:

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    That's our top selling location in all of Florida.....they'll definitely have it in stock.
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,344
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    Rockwood hands down
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    ColtsFan said:
    Rockwood hands down
    Yes Siree. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
    If you can't find it in Jax your not looking hard enough. :wink:  All of the Hagan  Ace Hardware stores have it. Or FOGO at CR210 Pinch A Penny. Wicked Good at AA Bottled Gas. 

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    If they do not have it in stock, they can always special order you some.  My local ACE does not stock it, but they get it for me in a few days from when I ask for it. 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • Coul
    Coul Posts: 111
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    for less smoke RockWood is definitely the way to go.
    LBGE circa 2016
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    Thanks. I guess I'lll be looking  for  Rockwood source in Jacksonville. My girls aren't fans of the egg cooks as all they have know is propane grill cooks. The "charcoal" flavor of the food is new to them. 
    Rockwood has a dealer locator on their site, or ask @NPHuskerFL
    If you can't find it in Jax your not looking hard enough. :wink:  All of the Hagan  Ace Hardware stores have it. Or FOGO at CR210 Pinch A Penny. Wicked Good at AA Bottled Gas. 

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    Wood Chips and more smokey flavor may not be the favorite or your crowd.  As has been stated several times... Rockwood or FOGO is the way to go for LESS SMOKEY! 
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    stlcharcoal said:
    SaintJohnsEgger said:

    I checked the website for Ace but didn't see it. The San Jose store is just across Julington Creek from me so I'll drop by. Need to drop in for some wood chips too,
    That's our top selling location in all of Florida.....they'll definitely have it in stock.
    Thanks for that info.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • johnnyp
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    Aww snap.  Lump talk and it's not even Friday 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Grilltastic
    Grilltastic Posts: 74
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    Thanks everyone. Guess i better get rockwood. Hapyy wife happy egger.
    Boynton Beach, Fl
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
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    I hate all you for being able to have Rockwood.....so my new personal favorite is Wicked Good Lump.

    if you are looking for almost no smoke at all though, there is always Center Cut---and I am NOT being sarcastic!
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

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    Livermore, California
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  • Grilltastic
    Grilltastic Posts: 74
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    Thanks Tikigriller, what is the smoke profile for wicked good lump and where do you get it
    Boynton Beach, Fl
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