novaswift Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I've used only Heat Beads in my bullet but at the moment they're a wee bit scarce and pricy. Has anyone tried green Olive long burn or Big K briquettes? Any experience would be appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Not tried Olive....used Big K...worked ok did the job, but I stick with lumpwood theses days....I use my Pro Q.. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaza the Instructor Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 These look like a good deal guys. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBQ-Charcoal-Briquettes-Penbead-Crazy-Offer-2-bags-20kg-32-99-Delivered/221358900493?epid=1012708801&hash=item338a04c50d:g:hsAAAOxy7nNTPaBv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I rely on weber briquettes in my wsm bullet. They are excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 15 hours ago, novaswift said: I've used only Heat Beads in my bullet but at the moment they're a wee bit scarce and pricy. Has anyone tried green Olive long burn or Big K briquettes? Any experience would be appreciated thanks I used to just use heat beads, but have switched to mainly Weber briquettes as they are frequently in offer, so work out a lot cheaper and performance is very similar. I've used big k coconut briquettes again recently and like those too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 The old Weber Premium briquettes were almost identical in their performance but they dont sell them any more. The ordinary Weber briquettes are still good though. If you are looking for Coconut briquettes try the Nature brand. They perform well and are actually made/sold by Heat Beads. In Autralia I believe that they are branded under the Heat Beads name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaswift Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks for the advice folks. I ordered a couple of 9kg bags of Heat Beads last night. £14.99 each with £5.95 delivery to southern Scotland. I thought that was pretty good. What I am finding is a huge difference on delivery costs. This can make or break a sale for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaza the Instructor Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086ZV54LK/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item Just another thought thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventuredon Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I have found that weber briquettes in a snake method burn properly at 220 - 225F. But struggle to get any higher than that. Might be different with minion method though. I have strated using this https://www.braaiwooduk.com/product-category/charcoal/ and find it burns a lot hotter and lasts very long. It also cools quickly when you close the vents so you can use it as a starter next time around. Great price too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Snake method is for lo and slo. What temp are you aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaswift Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Justin said: Snake method is for lo and slo. What temp are you aiming for. For ribs and pulled pork around 225?? I use the minion method with sand in the pan. That for me though can get up to 280 -290 at times. Do you use water ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventuredon Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, novaswift said: For ribs and pulled pork around 225?? I use the minion method with sand in the pan. That for me though can get up to 280 -290 at times. Do you use water ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I’ve got Green Olive this year. They have worked out so far and if you buy in bulk they are not too expensive. The CO2 neutral Nature brand that Wade mentioned was unavailable when I last looked (4 weeks ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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