A brief review of Royal Oak Chef's Select briquettes

[Mikey]

I've been on the hunt for a decent briquette since Stubbs decided to change country of origin from Paraguay to the U.S. in 2012. It looks like I may have found it. A 40 lb. bag was $22.99 + tax shipped to the store. It's on sale now for $17.97 at your local Do it Best Hardware. Check your local store if you have one close by.


Royal Oak Briq on the left...Kingsford Blue Bag on the right. Stole the BB one from my neighbor. Doesn't look much different size wise in this shot, but wait there's more.
Here's the really big difference...much more girth in the Royal Oak briq. Ash was a bit more than RO lump but considerably less than BB. Heat was great...actually a bit more than other briqs I've used and seemed to last longer in between additions, and no "stink" when they're lighting off. Thanks for looking.

[Doug S.]

Yup good stuff I've been burning that in my WSM for quite a while now, RO in the kettles

[ThunderDome]

Probably my favorite briquette

[SmokinOutBack]

Never saw them around these parts, but I wish I did.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Never saw them around these parts, but I wish I did.

I'd sure give em a try...

[Mikey]

Never saw them around these parts, but I wish I did.

I'm sure one of these should be able to do a ship to store for you.

MAR-JAM SUPPLY INCORPORATED

8.2 mi 6951 NEW STATE ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136 US
215-338-9900
TOOL DISTRICT

10.1 mi 511 ROUTE 168
BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012 US
856-513-2234
LEE'S HARDWARE INC

10.3 mi 266 SOUTH 20TH ST.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 US
215-732-1244


PHILADELPHIA BLDG MATERIAL LTD

13.1 mi 820 SOUTH 53RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 US
215-474-5252


CLYDE'S HOME SUPPLIES

15.8 mi 7911 WEST CHESTER PIKE
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082 US
610-789-4111


WARREN'S DO IT BEST

17.8 mi 110 BRIDGETON PIKE
MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062 US
856-478-2600

[sweet_magnolia]

Will have to check around town to see if I can find it. Would like to give it a try...usually use Kingsford BB but you are right...a LOT of ash!

[SmokinOutBack]

I'm sure one of these should be able to do a ship to store for you.

MAR-JAM SUPPLY INCORPORATED

8.2 mi 6951 NEW STATE ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136 US
215-338-9900
TOOL DISTRICT

10.1 mi 511 ROUTE 168
BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012 US
856-513-2234
LEE'S HARDWARE INC

10.3 mi 266 SOUTH 20TH ST.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 US
215-732-1244


PHILADELPHIA BLDG MATERIAL LTD

13.1 mi 820 SOUTH 53RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143 US
215-474-5252


CLYDE'S HOME SUPPLIES

15.8 mi 7911 WEST CHESTER PIKE
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082 US
610-789-4111


WARREN'S DO IT BEST

17.8 mi 110 BRIDGETON PIKE
MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062 US
856-478-2600

Thanks Mikey!

[hoytmania]

Very informative, thank you for sharing. All I have used yet is lump coal. So when I use briquettes I will give these a try.

[Richtee]

I'm sure one of these should be able to do a ship to store for you.

WARREN'S DO IT BEST

17.8 mi 110 BRIDGETON PIKE
MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062 US
856-478-2600

Hmmm- I think any Do It store will ship stock to any other Do It store...free... I'm gonna look into these. Been looking for something I'd use for a snake/minion cook on the kettle...

[Mark R]

Mikey, 1st put the old avitar back, I miss the girls.

Great info, never seen them. Have to look for a suplier, no Do It Best around here, HD and Lowes put them out O B! Do have some True Value Hdws, might try them. Have me a lookie see on the old interweb I will!

[Doug S.]

Hmmm- I think any Do It store will ship stock to any other Do It store...free... I'm gonna look into these. Been looking for something I'd use for a snake/minion cook on the kettle...

Yup you won't be disappointed these are my go-to for the snake method followed by Stubb's if I happen to be out

[SMOKE FREAK]

Yup you won't be disappointed these are my go-to for the snake method followed by Stubb's if I happen to be out

I got no problems with the Stubbs but they aren't available locally so I rarely have them on hand...

[Mikey]

Hmmm- I think any Do It store will ship stock to any other Do It store...free... I'm gonna look into these. Been looking for something I'd use for a snake/minion cook on the kettle...

Rich, I'm sure one of these places can help you out.

TOMS HARDWARE INC

2.4 mi 558 SOUTH LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371 US
248-628-2222


BURKE LUMBER DO IT CENTER

9.9 mi 4315 DIXIE HIGHWAY
WATERFORD, MI 48329 US
248-673-1211


BORDINE NURSERY LTD

10.6 mi 1835 S. ROCHESTER ROAD
ROCHESTER, MI 48307 US
248-651-9000

[Richtee]

Rich, I'm sure one of these places can help you out.

TOMS HARDWARE INC

2.4 mi 558 SOUTH LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371 US
248-628-2222

Exactly where I had it shipped :{) Thanks!