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"ken ullman" > wrote in message
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>I have found Royal Oak Charcoal but they are briquettes. Is this better
> than Kingsford brand of briquettes. I am having a hard time locating lump
> charcoal here in Houston, TX.
>
> Anyone who can direct me to a local supplier would be greatly appreciated.
> Buying On-line gets expensive especially the cost for shipping.
>
> When I am using briquettes, I let about 80% of the briquettes turn grey in
> the chimney before dumping them into the smoker. Then I let it sit there
> with the covers close, except the chimney stack, until the unit heats up
> to
> the desire temperature.
>
> My bbq-ing has improved thanks to all of you. I would like to continue to
> improve. The taste still needs some improvement, but I am getting a nice
> smoke ring and an OK bark on my brisket. The temperature I am for is
> around
> 250-275F . I smoke a 10# brisket for about 8 hours, 4 hours uncovered then
> I
> wrap it up in aluminum foil then cook it for another 4 until the internal
> temp reaches 180F.
>
> If anyone has any additional pointers let me know.
>


Hi Ken..
Wally world here in Austin carries the Royal Oak lump..I just bought some
and tried it..Not too bad but the chunks are HUGE! But burns fairly
well..Do you guys not have a BBQ's Galore down there? They have BGE lump
and their own brand (which I think sucks) but the BGE (Big Green Egg) is not
bad..You also have Central Market down there, you might try them. They too
carry a line of lump which is pretty good but I can't remember the brand..I
have bought it at the CM here in Austin...Give one of these a try?

John in Bastrop..