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Title: Lump question
Post by: JimmyV on January 26, 2017, 08:03:14 PM

Any of you guys ever use just lump in your PBC? I've got a cook coming up this weekend and have about 60 pounds of lump and really don't want to go out and buy Kingsford if I don't have to. I'm mainly concerned about how long of a burn you got as it will be a lengthy cook and I don't want to run out of fuel too early.

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: tomcrete1 on January 26, 2017, 08:48:52 PM

I have used lump on top of Kingsford you get a longer cook and some more smoke,, worked for me

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: teesquare on January 26, 2017, 08:49:19 PM

I like to use a combination of lump ( Cowboy brand...it is what is available nearby...) and Kingsford blue bag -. You can vary the ratios to help tailor your temp/time this way.

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: smokeasaurus on January 27, 2017, 06:36:17 PM

A base of Kingsford with lump on top is always a winner. Keeps the kibble from falling through................

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: JimmyV on January 27, 2017, 07:23:47 PM

So I did a trial run tonight using only lump. Filled the basket to capacity and lit the way I typically do. At close to the five hour mark the coals were pretty much spent. A little left burning but probably not enough to make it another thirty minutes or so.

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: zak99b5 on January 29, 2017, 03:41:40 PM

Did you notice if temps were higher, either by thermometer or how long the cook took?

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: JimmyV on January 30, 2017, 10:27:56 AM

The temps seemed to be about the same probably due to the fact that the coals didn't have a particularly even burn going on. As far as cook time I threw a rabbit on there so they cook very quickly anyway so it would have been hard to tell. I was mainly trying to see how long it would burn.

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: Thefewthatquethemoo on March 10, 2017, 06:17:17 PM

I live in PA and we have very cold winters. I use the lump charcoal (I like Royal Oak) primary for rib and grilling burgers etc. The high heat lump seems to offset the low outside night temps. I do use a blend of lump and briquettes other times to great success.

Title: Re: Lump question
Post by: hikerman on March 10, 2017, 07:54:51 PM

Quote from: Thefewthatquethemoo on March 10, 2017, 06:17:17 PM

I live in PA and we have very cold winters. I use the lump charcoal (I like Royal Oak) primary for rib and grilling burgers etc. The high heat lump seems to offset the low outside night temps. I do use a blend of lump and briquettes other times to great success.

From Illinois so I know about cold winters hampering brave cooks! And i like your idea!  Royal Oak is my regular lump and briquette. If you have a Kroger's or a variation of Krogers near you, try their store brand. Everyday price is cheaper and Royal Oak makes it.

Title: Lump question
Post by: man_of_magic on March 18, 2017, 11:18:33 AM

I've used lump many times for ribs. Works great with about 5 hours of heat....

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