Jimbo wrote:
> Wal-Mart sells Royal Oak Lump in Destin FL.....Garden dept not food
> area. and cheap $5.99 a big bag.

Hi, Jimbo. Be kind, and please don't top-post


> "ken ullman" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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.

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Dave
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