Kingsford flavored Briquettes

[Rocco]

Hi Fellow Members,

This is my first post so please bear with me. I was in HD the other day and saw Kingsford Flavored Briquettes that contain Chili and Cumin, another one of Onion, Garli and Paprika and a third of Basil Thyme and Sage. Based on HD reviews you would think these were greastest thing since burnt ends. So i am asking has anyone ever use these products? any comments? Which leads me to my next question why cant i just make spice packets myself and just throw it on top of the charcoal while cooking?

Thanks,
RT

[ssandy_561]

I have not use the charcoal infused with herbs and spices. I did use the Kingsford that was infused with real hardwood chips (it was more like splinters) and found no difference in the flavor I got on the meat I was cooking.

I’m sure burning the charcoal smells lovely but I’m not sure if that will be imparted on the food you are grilling / smoking. I could be mistaken.

My thoughts are it’s a genius marketing ploy to add a few cents in material to a bag of charcoal and charge multiple dollars more for it.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

I saw thatem the othr day and thought gimmick. Let us know if you decide to try any.

[jitsntricks]

I've seen these. I thought they were interesting but then came to the conclusion that I don't want burnt spice flavoring my spices that I already put on my meat. I think they are a gimmick.

I've also tried the apple wood briquettes and like ssandy_561 said, I didn't really notice anything outside of just plain charcoal.

[CandySueQ]

I've got them, I've tried them and they do add flavor. I would not use in place of charcoal, rather to replace a chunk for smoke. These are pressed wood with the seasonings added to the wood. I like the cumin and basil ones. Again, for smoke not fire!

[Murdy]

Welcome to the Pit!

There was another thread about these: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...vored-charcoal

[bbqLuv]

Bear with you? First post?
Ok, So hello from NW Oregon