Wicked good

USAONE · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 30

Is Weekend Warrior so much better than RO American lump that its worth $20.00 Shocked

for 22#? I think I will stick with RO. Any thoughts on these two brands?

gbque · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

Wicked Good is in fact Wicked Good. Now with that said, I have never used Royal Oak but I have used plenty of other lumps and in my opinion it burns longer and cleaner than anything else I've used. The only "problem" is that some of the pieces so large they dont fit in my charcoal basket. It's probably the most dense charcoal I've ever seen...
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Teleking · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

gbque · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

If the WG Weekend Warrior was in line with my locally made lump, Grove, I'd use it exclusively. Grove lump is sold at my local liquor store for $13/22lbs. I could probably get it cheaper but I buy from him because he lives down the street. WG is reserved for the long cooks and I sometimes mix it with the Grove.
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zysmith · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

I started with WG (spoiled me for everything else) and have stuck with it even though the cost is high. I pay $18 for a 22lb bag. There isn't anything else I can get locally that works as well. It is especially good if your family likes a light smoke flavor (like mine does with chicken and turkey.) You really don't have to add any wood to get a mild, pleasant flavor.

That being said, Royal Oak seems to be a favorite of everyone here who uses it. I would definitely give it a try if I could find it.
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Teleking · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

zysmith · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

USAONE · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 30

Thats what I pay here picked up 5 10# bags. My local store has the 20 # bags of RO briqettes. I have never used them. Anyone have experience with them?

Jarhead · Posted: May 13 2011 Post subject:

Oregon smoker · Posted: May 13 2011 Post subject:

I have not tired the WG lump due to price. Last time I saw it somewhere around here it was $25/22lbs... Shocked

That bag better be lined with gold IMO.

I purchase the Lazzarai Mesquite lump charcoal at Cash+Carry here in the west. Its $13.50/40lbs and burns longer and hotter than other lump that i have tried, IMO. Right around the 4th of July it goes on sale for $10 and change... Shocked

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BRBBQ · Posted: May 13 2011 Post subject:

I'd try Wicked but don't have it around here, so I use RO Lump or Briqqs
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yukoff · Posted: May 13 2011 Post subject:

As soon as I'm done with my two bags of charcoal i'm gonna go try the Wicked Good stuff, @ $28/22# bag. Gotta try it at least once.
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Big Ron · Posted: May 13 2011 Post subject:

lump is better, but usually more expensive. Of course this is my opinion Smile

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USAONE · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 30

Anyone tried Sam's Choice? I heard RO makes it.

zysmith · Posted: May 16 2011 Post subject:

I found RO at my local Wall-mart but it is $7 for 10lbs, almost the same as I pay for WG ($18 for 22lbs). Everything else being equal, is the RO worth the price?
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USAONE · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 30

I'll let you know, I just bought 1/2 pallet. Been working 7 days a week Shocked

, hopefully I will get to heat my Lyfe Tyme up next week. Very Happy

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BRBBQ · Posted: May 16 2011 Post subject:

Guess you could read Naked Whiz review

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag
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