Kingsford Pro v. KBB

[Dewesq55]

I have never used Kingsford Pro but recently saw it at my local Home Depot. I am wondering what the differences are so I can decide if I want to try it. Can someone who has used both help me out here?

[JeffJ]

It burns hotter and faster than KBB.

Have you tried Weber briquettes?

They burn a tad hotter than KBB but they also burn a lot longer and definitely burn cleaner.

$12 for a 20 pound bag at Lowe's and Home Depot will price match.

[Dewesq55]

Thanks. I actually looked for the Webers at HD yesterday. They didn't have them. I will try Lowe's.

[ColonialDawg]

I second the Weber briquettes. I had huge issues with the amount of ash that Kingsford produces (both KBB and Pro). I also get mine at Lowes.

[Dewesq55]

I just found them at another HD. They are very expensive - around $18 for 20 lb bs vs $15 for 37 lbs for KBB and >$10 for 18.5 lbs for the Kingsford Pro. That said, I might give them a try. I agree that Kingsford are very ashy.

[ColonialDawg]

Weber briquettes are bigger and I find that I don’t have to use as many compared to KBB.

[JeffJ]

Pull up the Lowe's pricing Dewesq55. Home Depot will price match Lowe's.

[N227GB]

I've been using Kingsford Competition in my Weber for about ten years since I first saw them in the wholesale club. I've often wondered what the difference was between this and the Professional version at the other stores. I assume both burn hotter and longer.

[JeffJ]

Kingsford Professional definitely burns hotter, but it also burns faster. It is poorly suited to low/slow IMO but works well for hot, fast cooks. It also burns a bit cleaner than KBB.

[Dewesq55]

Has anybody tried Stubbs briquettes? My Lowe's doesn't have the Weber, but has Stubbs.

[Polarbear777]

The Stubbs are my favorite for low and slow. They almost never go on sale but the least ash producing that I’ve tried.

For faster/hotter cooks I just use the cheaper stuff.

[Harry]

I second the Weber briquettes. I had huge issues with the amount of ash that Kingsford produces (both KBB and Pro). I also get mine at Lowes.

Thanks for the nudge. I've been thinking of switching from KBB to Weber mostly due to the ash issue - new deck surface put down in March. I've now used a full 20 lb bag of Weber briquettes (half last Fall and half this Spring) and think I have the burn rate (slightly faster but the briquettes are bigger so timing's a wash) and temp difference (marginal for how I cook) figured out. A decision was needed as I'm down to my last 15 lbs or so of KBB, and the Memorial Day sales leading into grilly/smoky Summer months are coming up. Weber seems to be widely available and regularly, too.