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


"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.
>