Reply to "Smoke ring--Lump charcoal vs Kingsford briquettes?"

wheelzSmmmmoooookin'!

B.Tatton -- "Welcome to the forum!"

I've used both lump and Kingsford briquettes. I have never produced a smoke ring with lump charcoal. It's my understanding the the SR comes from the nitrates and nitrites in the wood. In the burning process to make lump
charcoal these two essentials are dissipated.

If you do use briquettes be sure not to use the "match-light" stuff that is tainted with lighter fluid!

A SR only adds to the aesthetics, not flavor. I use two lumps of Kingsford to get a slight SR.

Do not cut back on your wood for smoking.

Hope this helps a little!

6/7/0710:43 AM

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