Which lump charcoal to use

[DavidNorcross]

Welcome from Virginia! I have had good luck with B&B lump and with their briquettes as well.

[FireMan]

I’ve used Cowboy, probably no more. Royal Oak is Ok & price is right. Love the Jealous Devil, A-1.
BTW welcome!

[HouseHomey]

So far I’ve bought only FOGO and I love it!

Make a great tasting chicken.

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit! I'm a KBB fan so no lump from me.

[BBQPhil]

I've used Big Green Egg brand for many years, but recently changed to Jealous Devil available from Amazon. I liked it much better. It was easier to light, got to a higher temperature and seemed to last longer. And there were never any flying sparks.

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!
Lookin forward to learnin along with, an from ya!

Cain't help ya too much, here, on accounta ain't never burned total mebbe 2 bags of lump in my life. Sorry

They's much smarter, an more experienced folks that'll help ya out, shortly.

[fkrall]

That's like being asked "Which of my daughters do you think is the prettiest?" But since you asked, and to help you answer, FOGO or Rockwood.

[Whiskeyman53]

I have used Cowboy which I did not like. The pieces were inconsistent with many pieces being not much bigger than briquettes. Currently I use Royal Oak and like it. Consistent pieces that burn hot and seem to last. After reading the posts I will most likely gibe B & B a try.

[Bobmcgahan]

I also endorse Jealous Devil. For a long low-and-slow cook, it burns really cleanly and holds a low temperature forever. I was very impressed by it. Will be my go-to charcoal going forward.

[STEbbq]

I would recommend B&B and avoid Cowboy and Royal Oak. But the best answer is what is easily available at a reasonable price and you know how it burns as another poster said.

[Mark V]

I used FOGO once and it was the only lump that had a problem jumping in temp. On the BGE, I always was able to use lump and never had to check temp, with the FOGO once it jumped a hundred degrees in the middle of the cook. Just my one experience.

[hoovarmin]

I've just started using FOGO after being a KBB only dude for some time. Still on the learning curve, but man - that stuff burns clean and hot. It may be expensive, but it's captured my fancy.

[TimMDWSM]

I also endorse Jealous Devil. For a long low-and-slow cook, it burns really cleanly and holds a low temperature forever. I was very impressed by it. Will be my go-to charcoal going forward.

Jealous Devil is pricey, but man it burns super clean. Hardly any ash at all leftover. For most cooks I’m fine with KBB, though.