Sorry if this topic has been discussed. Still learning how to use the site. Anyone out there using the Weber briquettes? I picked up a bag this weekend to use for smoking some sausage i made this weekend. Its al they had at my local Home Depot. Lit the smoker this morning and have been struggling to get the temp right. I know I should never have changed charcoal without some testing. I typically use Kingsford and the Weber charcoal seems to burn much hotter (and longer) than the Kingsford.
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I haven't but yes its been discussed here. Longer, hotter and cleaner if I remember right. -
Im not sure about hotter...but i love weber charcoal for low and slow. It def burns longers and holds a more consistent temp compared to reg kingsfordComment
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I have used it and really like it for the longer burn time for a low and slow cook. I usually just use Kingsford for the faster cooks like burgers as the Weber lasts a little no time. I think it does produce a bit more heat than Kingsford, so maybe closing the dampers a bit extra also contributed to the longer burn times.Comment
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I have about 10 bags of Weber charcoal sitting in the storage shed and I love using it. I still use Kingsford for most of my cooks but for low and slow cooks or when I fire up my Ranch kettle I bust out the Weber charcoal. It does burn longer and hotter than Kingsford so it works great for long cooks but I am not sure there would be much of a difference using it for a quicker cook like steaks or burgers.
It is usually $20 per bag so it isn't cheap but it is marked down at most Home Depots now. Got some for $10 per bag. A couple years ago Target had it on clearance at $5 per bag so I really stocked up then.Comment
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Ironically, I have the opposite experience. I tried Weber briquettes because many people had bragged about how great it was. I had difficulty achieving and maintaining temps in both the Hasty-Bake and the WSM. When it happened on the Hasty-Bake ... couldn’t get 375F for a chicken without pushing the firebox almost all the way to the grill .... I thought maybe I needed to try it on a Weber product, so I used the rest of the bag for ribs. I was struggling to keep my temps at my normal 240F.
My standard charcoal is either Kingsford Professional or Cowboy hardwood briquettes. I found Weber’s to be pricier and not as easy to burn and hold temps.
For what it’s worth.Comment
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I really like Weber briquettes. It's my go-to for low/slow as they burn for a long time. They don't seem to burn particularly hot though - about the same as KBB in that regard.Comment
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I’m running low and slow on a 26†kettle and use the Weber briquettes. I was finding for longer cooks that the KBB burned faster and created A LOT more ash that was messing with my air flow. I can’t really speak to whether KBB is hotter than Weber as I’m not cooking a lot hot and fast right now. But I know I can run a low and slow cook for 6-8 hours at 225-245 with one standard size SnS adding a handful(ish) of coals with the Weber briquettes at about (+/-) hour 5.Comment
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Best briquttes ive ever come across over here (which isnt hard) great heat.Comment
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I’ve used Weber briquettes in my kettle w/ SNS for a year or so now on all low & slow cooks. Love them. Absolutely longer burning, somewhat more stable temps, definitely harder to light.
I may may have to beg forgiveness for linking to another sire, my apologies if that’s not cool, but this was a pretty well documented and informative test of briquettes: http://virtualweberbullet.com/kingsf...test-2017.htmlComment
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Weber briquettes is all I use now, whether I am cooking burgers, ribs, or a brisket. I personally don’t care for KBB or Kingsford Professional as both produce tons of ash (at least in my hands). But as you can see, everyone has different experiences.Comment
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