Spinoff from the "charcoal questions" thread: Kingsford

Dannyabear1 wrote:

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
KBB (Kingsford Blue Bag) user also!!! Temps are very consistent in my 18" WSM, with about 15hrs being the longest before adding more charcoal.

I use wood chunks for additional smoke flavor, usually apple and cherry.

X2 for a chimney starter!!! They are priceless.... No nasty starter fluid taste, and the charcoal starts very quickly. I use a couple pieces of paper towel with (saved) bacon grease to get coals going.

Plus if you stock up when it's 2-20lb bags for $9.99 it is very hard to beat!!!

Unfortunenatly it;s now two 18.5# bags for 9.88; Lowes, home depot, etc put it in sale for Memorial day, the 4th of July, and Labor day.

Not surprised! I saw the sale flyer for this past w/e, but I still have a fair amount of charcoal so didn't look that close.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
KBB (Kingsford Blue Bag) user also!!! Temps are very consistent in my 18" WSM, with about 15hrs being the longest before adding more charcoal.

I use wood chunks for additional smoke flavor, usually apple and cherry.

X2 for a chimney starter!!! They are priceless.... No nasty starter fluid taste, and the charcoal starts very quickly. I use a couple pieces of paper towel with (saved) bacon grease to get coals going.

Plus if you stock up when it's 2-20lb bags for $9.99 it is very hard to beat!!!

Unfortunenatly it;s now two 18.5# bags for 9.88; Lowes, home depot, etc put it in sale for Memorial day, the 4th of July, and Labor day.

Kingsford original is my go to and I add wood based on meat

KBB (Kingsford Blue Bag) user also!!! Temps are very consistent in my 18" WSM, with about 15hrs being the longest before adding more charcoal.

I use wood chunks for additional smoke flavor, usually apple and cherry.

X2 for a chimney starter!!! They are priceless.... No nasty starter fluid taste, and the charcoal starts very quickly. I use a couple pieces of paper towel with (saved) bacon grease to get coals going.

Plus if you stock up when it's 2-20lb bags for $9.99 it is very hard to beat!!!

I'm only using the original. If I want a different wood flavor to the smoke, I'll add chips/chunks as needed.

No idea on the new Kingsford Professional ... how is it different from Kingsford Competition?

I use the Kingsford original. It's an easy start, reliably holds the heat in a steady burn and lumps last a bit longer too without going out. A chimney starter is always a good investment for better starts as well.