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**Oak Smoke** · February 12, 2023, 08:41 AM

I like Kamado Joe big block, but it’s gotten too expensive. I use B&B lump or Rockwood now. Several of the premium lumps are $32.99 for 20 lbs at the local Ace hardware. I can get B&B there for $19.99 for 20 lbs and have no complaints.

**texastweeter** · February 12, 2023, 10:36 AM

B&B and Royal Oak have worked well for me in the past.

**nunyaz** · February 12, 2023, 11:07 AM

First time I heard of B&B (on this forum as I recall), I got two bags on sale at Ace Hardware. First bag I opened was AWESOME 😎 Big chunks, some too big for the Weber Charcoal basket! Very few 'crumbs' - I was in love 🥰 (well, not like I love my wife, but you get the picture

). Second bag was mostly crumbs, but I had already bought a third bag (cuz the first one was the BOMB 💣).
2nd and 3rd bags have very few big chunks and mostly crumbs

Thinking Jealous Devil might be next "try this" flavor ...

**ssennott** · February 12, 2023, 11:29 AM

I’ve had good luck with B&B and Jealous Devil although the B&B is a little less expensive in my area.

**xaugievike** · February 12, 2023, 11:30 AM

FOGO and/or Jealous Devil for me.

I always sort of thought that some of the stories about plastic/rocks etc were far-fetched until I found myself in a situation where I needed to run out and just get a bag a couple summers ago (whatever Tractor Supply sells)...seriously had rocks and piece of what had clearly been a 2x4 in that bag.

**das85** · February 12, 2023, 12:28 PM

Had a bunch of mixed experiences with several brands...then tried Jealous Devil and have used nothing else since.

**Jared49** · February 12, 2023, 12:58 PM

Does anyone have a review of Blues Hog Lump? I’ve seen it and it’s pricey.

**Texas Larry** · February 12, 2023, 01:18 PM

I’ve found that B&B lump works just as well for me as the more expensive “premium” brands in m kamado.

**Texas Larry** · February 13, 2023, 09:15 AM

RlsRls I’ve never tried JD but pics I’ve seen of it had really large chunks. The B&B I get has a few larger ones generally medium sized and smaller. The bigger ones work fine in my kamado, I just refuse to pay the ridiculous prices for the premium stuff. Just me.

**Spinaker** · February 13, 2023, 10:06 AM

B&B Charcoal, FOGO, Kamado Joe XL.

FOGO has always been the best for me. It is pricey though. I stick with B&B most of the time. reasonably priced, available easily and it burns really well for slow or hot and fast cooks like grilling or searing. Money aside, I would rip FOGO all the time. I love that stuff.

**Dadof3Illinois** · February 13, 2023, 11:16 AM

I'm all in using Jealous Devil and B&B but i'm in the minority when I say I didn't like FOGO at all. Used it two different times and found it threw a TON of sparks all the time and for a premium lump it was all small broken pieces.
On the other hand Jealous Devil and B&B have always been very consistent, and I get much less ash from these two brands.