I use Lazzari's Hardwood Charcoal. How does this compare?
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Lazzari's being a mesquite lump with have a much stronger smoke with a very distinct flavor that many find off-putting. This is made from much milder woods (Check out the way they source their wood for Fogo charcoal. It is eco-friendly and sustainable, which is a HUGE benefit), and you're much more likely to still taste whatever it is you're cooking without and overwhelming mesquite flavor. This should also burn longer and hotter, depending on how you manage the fire.
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Lazzari is Mexican Mesquite Charcoal. Mesquite has a strong possibly off-putting flavor and sparks like it's the 4th of July. Fogo is made with Oak, does not spark, and imparts a mild oaky flavor on your food - if you like a stronger flavor add some wood chips of your liking.
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I've never used Fogo, but I thought I should mention that while Lazzari's Mesquite charcoal is widely available, they do also offer Oak Lump charcoal. I have used it and been happy with it. There is a fair amount of small pieces though. The price is remarkably low if you can pick it up at their Brisbane, CA office. If I remember correctly, it was less than $20 for 40lb bags.
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I have never used Lazzari's but I've used several other lump charcoal brands such as Cowboy etc. Fogo is best lump I have used to date. The only issue I have is the size of pieces somewhat inconsistent but lots of large pieces for sure. Outstanding for the low and slow cook.
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The Fogo is a much more mild flavor than the Lazzari. I've used both. I've mixed them for a slight mesquite flavor which is great. I feel like the Fogo lasts a bit better. After using it the first time it seems to be pretty large still. I've been able to cook low and slow and very high with both charcoals.
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I didn't notice charcoal and I have no idea what the crystals are made of. It has a pleasant smell but I found the canister DampRid that last for about 3 months to be a better buy. I took it to our camp and it really helps to remove the dampness there. It also can be emptied several times before you have to replace the bag in the top. I was skeptical at first but am sold on it now.
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I have switched to lump charcoal. The lump charcoal holds the heat longer so you are not constantly adding charcoal to the fire especially when you are smoking meat for several hours.
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Yeah. So it doesn't lite as easy as the others. Since I got that charcoal I haven't smoked my hooka since.? Stick to the others.
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no, i use wood kindling, then add larger wood chunks and/or mesquite (sp?) wood until i get a good layer of coals. i don't use conventional briquets (sp?) dan
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Our activated charcoal is made with 100% hardwood - different types of hardwood.
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I use Royal Oak lump charcoal, works great. Walmart has it. I have only used the Cook Air a couple of times but I can tell you its great! Awesome! I would think one 2x3 chunk of real wood would be enough. Do a google and see the lump charcoal its the best. Its real wood that has been burnt down to charcoal. Works really good and you don't need a lot...Mark
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Never use charcoal or lighter fluid, use royal oak and a starter chimney. Buy the book "Low and Slow", follow the directions and your friends will think you have been smoking meat your whole life.
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I always use lump charcoal, which is basically just burnt wood (and is sold pretty much anywhere you can find charcoal, Walmart is the best place to get it). You shouldn't really smoke with charcoal, for the exact reason you mentioned, you should always use lump charcoal or wood. You just put wood chunks on top of the lump charcoal and you have your heat and smoke!
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I use the Kingsford competition briquettes. They work great. I strongly discourage using lump charcoal for this device. It burns VERY hot and VERY quickly... sort of the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish with a smoker setup.
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I use Ram Golden Charcoal, in a silver wrapper with blue and pink designs on the wrapping. Bought it at my local smoke shop
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I would only use charcoal because in the video it specifies "charcoal grill." If you prefer wood, I would Google a wood chip grill.
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
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you have to load thru the top. I usually use charcoal for ease of temp control. does seem to be easy on charcoal, 15 coals will do a dinner and that is about 1b so a bag will cook almost a week
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As for me, I don't think any food taste as good as the one cooked on charcoal. A friend of mine told me that it's all in my head, and he couldn't tell the difference. So yeah, I'm not much help. Sorry.
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I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this... » Read More I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! « Show Less
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Yes, we have used hardwood lump charcoal and have added soaked hardwood for smoking, both with excellent results.