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Any opinions on Kroger branded lump?

BullyQue
BullyQue Posts: 48
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I have not seen it on Naked Whiz. I was wanting to know what your thoughts were.
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  • antmara
    antmara Posts: 31
    I have used it in a pinch, it seems to be a lot more porous than some of the others I have tried, doesn't seem to burn as long. Like I said, I use it in a pinch, have 2 Krogers within 3 miles of my house, so it is quick and easy to get. Overall, it's not bad,but certainly not my favorite.
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    It is great as far as I'm concerned. I bought a few bags not long ago after it went on sale and I received coupons in the mail.
    It is believed to be North American Royal Oak, as is BGE lump.
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  • fire egger
    fire egger Posts: 1,124
    It's my go-to lump, supposed to be made by royal oak.
    I use it pretty regularly, lights well, no popping, reasonably priced and available year round here.
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  • Gator Bait
    Gator Bait Posts: 5,244
     
    Yes, Kroger and Publix brands are Royal Oak. I called Royal Oak (678 461 3200) last year and inquired where I could buy their lump and those were two of the stores they listed as well as Wally World. They were very nice.


     
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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
    Agreed w/ the others. When I am in Cincinnati it is what I use. In Florida I use Publix brand. Both the same, they burn well and are very consistant :cheer:
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    Great info, Blair!
    I buy my lump at WW, but it is in a RO bag. Glad to know the Kroger lump is made by RO. Might help when WW is out or Kroger ( our closest grocery store) has a sale on it. Right now I have about 90# of RO in my storage room, so I'm ready for anything! :laugh:
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  • PlanoPokes79
    PlanoPokes79 Posts: 207
    Have used it several times, when my Ozark Oak or RO runs low. Good stuff.
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  • Gator Bait
    Gator Bait Posts: 5,244
     
    Hey Clark, I am currently using a 20# bag of Frontier lump that I got at an Ace Hardware, 20# for $11.99. It spent all summer under my trailer wrapped up in just a big trash bag. When I got it out from under the trailer the paper bag the lump came in was damp but the lump felt dry. So far it has burned much like Royal Oak. It is good enough so I plan on testing it further. The Frontier site has a link from THIS PAGE for a $5.00 rebate. Not a bad deal for pretty good lump. :cheer:

    Blair

     
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
     
    It is private label from Royal Oak which also private labels the lump for BGE.

    Great lump.

    GG
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    I just got 5 bags of Kroger lump. It was on sale. The stock person ordered it for me as they were out at the time. Good to know I can order and it comes in the next week. Stock clerk said I can order any time, it's not a seasonal item. Some places don't keep lump on hand all the time, because apparently some people in Virginia only cook out in the Summer. That's odd. Kroger lump is good stuff. Much cheaper than BGE.
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
     
    Folks can get Kroger brand (Royal Oak) lump from any Kroger or their company owned stores. Out here Smith Food King is Kroger owned.

     
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    Kent, have you seen the Kroger lump at your store in the winter? I stocked up this year with RO (bought 36 bags, I honestly dont know how I will get through it using the mini mostly). Last winter I found out WM didnt stock RO all year, and got stuck with cowboy and the mesquite you and I have around here.

    I just wondered if you can still find it, without having to ask that it be ordered in. I wonder if anyone has asked WM if they will order in some RO for them?
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    No RO in my neck of the woods at WallyMart. Hard to find someone to ask. That part of the store is a ghost town.
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
     
    Walmart won't order.

    Smiths said they won't stock but will order. I gave it a try last winter and 3 bags were here in 4 days. Not sure if I was lucky with their ordering cycle or if that is the usual turnaround. They said no problem ordering it anytime of the year.

    If you are mainly using the mini you shouldn't go through 36 bags before summer. Now, with all your other cookers that's a different story. :)

    Kent
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