Out of Charcoal?

[sqiggy]

Had a hickory tree fall over back in the winter. So I decided to try my hand at making some lump charcoal. Check back tomorrow and we’ll see how it turned out.

[SabineHunter]

This will be cool. In for the results.

[DesertDug]

at what point do you snuff it out? I guess before it all burn up?

[Tyrex750]

Probaly about right

[Greenheadless]

https://www.co.robertson.tx.us/uploa...ing__63022.pdf

[Artos]

Call SWAT...

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Greenheadless

https://www.co.robertson.tx.us/uploa...ing__63022.pdf

Tattle tell!!!

[sqiggy]

Put the last load on. Once it gets burnt on the outside, I’ll put the lid on and cover up the vent holes at the bottom. By tomorrow morning, it should be cooled down where I can dump it and sack it, or in my case, fill up some 5 gallon buckets.

[Radar]

Was you supposed to pull the bark off before charring? I only asked because I aint never seen bark on lump charcoal.

[Artos]

The bark should burn off completely...traditional mesquite / mexican carbon is like charcoal. I would guess it's burnt down about 50% & then put out w/ water & then cracked up into pieces.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Radar

Was you supposed to pull the bark off before charring? I only asked because I aint never seen bark on lump charcoal.

Being that this wood has been dead for a few months, it burns off pretty quickly.
I have some post oak I’m going to try out next. Got several logs already season. Just need to cut into smaller pieces. This barrel is only a 20-30 gallon.
Need to get my hands on some mesquite wood too!! This is my favorite wood to grill with.

[TexasTealHunter]

never new how this was made. im interested.

[Dale Moser]

There’s an ol boy on here that is a member of the D&D charcoal family, and also an employee. His username escapes me, but I bet he could offer some info on the subject.


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[Big Lee]

Pretty cool stuff. Saw on the TV show Mountain Men, a guy made charcoal. The secret (TV secret) was to choke out all oxygen. That was his struggle at one point. I keep the Kingsford Folks in business. Cheap charcoal never last and homemade would be cool!! Wish I had time to experiment.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

There’s an ol boy on here that is a member of the D&D charcoal family, and also an employee. His username escapes me, but I bet he could offer some info on the subject.


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You sure it isn’t B&B?? I remember somebody saying he was a member here.
That is what I’ve buying when I can find it. Bought the last bag that the Franklin supermarket had and haven’t seen any since. That was a couple weeks ago.

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

You sure it isn’t B&B?? I remember somebody saying he was a member here.
That is what I’ve buying when I can find it. Bought the last bag that the Franklin supermarket had and haven’t seen any since. That was a couple weeks ago.

It is B&B, thanks.


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[Radar]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

It is B&B, thanks.


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I think it is Txoutdoorsman24

[SabineHunter]

Gonna have to try this. Thanx, Sqiggy.

[LeanMachine]

What are the advantages of using charcoal for cooking? I frequently grill over a wood fire at the house. Seems to always be a steady supply of limbs blown down in the yard.

[JTCowpoke]

Following

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by LeanMachine

What are the advantages of using charcoal for cooking? I frequently grill over a wood fire at the house. Seems to always be a steady supply of limbs blown down in the yard.

For me, it’s a flame vs coals.
When I use just wood, I have to let it burn down to coals or I end up burning some of the meat cause I can’t control the flames.
When I have just a bed of coals, I don’t really have to worry about flames unless I’m cooking burgers. Usually the grease coming off will cause a flame up. That, I can deal with.

[LeanMachine]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

For me, it’s a flame vs coals.

When I use just wood, I have to let it burn down to coals or I end up burning some of the meat cause I can’t control the flames.

When I have just a bed of coals, I don’t really have to worry about flames unless I’m cooking burgers. Usually the grease coming off will cause a flame up. That, I can deal with.

That makes sense. Thanks

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[TexasTealHunter]

how did it turn out?

[sqiggy]

Well, for my first time, didn’t turn out to bad. Got a little over a 5 gallon bucket.


Some of the bigger pieces needed a little longer to burn. I’ll run them back thru on this next batch.

[sqiggy]

Not quite done!!

[youngbuck1]

Neat, May need to try this

[TexasTealHunter]

looks great!

[Dusty Britches]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

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Need to get my hands on some mesquite wood too!! This is my favorite wood to grill with.

I have a bunch that you can come get. Most will need to be cut from the tree - dead limbs and a full tree, so you can wait until it cools off some before you come over. I'm in Branchville.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Dusty Britches

I have a bunch that you can come get. Most will need to be cut from the tree - dead limbs and a full tree, so you can wait until it cools off some before you come over. I'm in Branchville.

That’s great!!
I’ll get with ya later on it.
Thanks!!!

[ctom87]

Did a tour at Jack Daniels and they make their own charcoal. If I remember correctly they used sugar maple that was soaked in their fresh, unaged distillate and lit on fire. I believe they only have to do it about once a month, and I was lucky enough (per the guide) that I got to witness the fire being put out. It would have been neat to see the fire at all, but even neater to see it extinguished with a big ol hose. The guy who did it at that time had been there for a while and could do it by "feel".

[txoutdoorsman24]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

There’s an ol boy on here that is a member of the D&D charcoal family, and also an employee. His username escapes me, but I bet he could offer some info on the subject.


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Originally Posted by sqiggy

You sure it isn’t B&B?? I remember somebody saying he was a member here.
That is what I’ve buying when I can find it. Bought the last bag that the Franklin supermarket had and haven’t seen any since. That was a couple weeks ago.

Originally Posted by Radar

I think it is Txoutdoorsman24

Someone page me . I’ve been watching this thread.
D-Mo you are correct. Wife’s family owned the business until early last year when it sold to Duraflame, I was just never an employee.
From my limited knowledge on making charcoal, you did it correct Squiggy. It definitely ain’t rocket science. Burn it thru, choke out the fuel (air) and let it cool off.

[Mike D]

Originally Posted by txoutdoorsman24

Someone page me . I’ve been watching this thread.
D-Mo you are correct. Wife’s family owned the business until early last year when it sold to Duraflame, I was just never an employee.
From my limited knowledge on making charcoal, you did it correct Squiggy. It definitely ain’t rocket science. Burn it thru, choke out the fuel (air) and let it cool off.

That explains the lower quality of the newer B&B pellets.


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[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Mike D

That explains the lower quality of the newer B&B pellets.


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I haven’t noticed lower quality, just lower in quantity.
I used to be able to buy at Wally World, Academy’s, and any grocery store. And I’m talking about the big yellow bags (mesquite).
Now, I’m lucky if I see it at my local supermarket where they used to have plenty of it. Only place I’ve been able to find it in Bryan/College Station is Krogers and they only have the small bags.

[sqiggy]

Made up another batch yesterday evening. It turned out better than the first one.

[txoutdoorsman24]

Originally Posted by Mike D

That explains the lower quality of the newer B&B pellets.


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Originally Posted by sqiggy

I haven’t noticed lower quality, just lower in quantity.
I used to be able to buy at Wally World, Academy’s, and any grocery store. And I’m talking about the big yellow bags (mesquite).
Now, I’m lucky if I see it at my local supermarket where they used to have plenty of it. Only place I’ve been able to find it in Bryan/College Station is Krogers and they only have the small bags.

Unfortunately we have heard these things a few times now that things are different. Totally different systems in place with duraflame

[txoutdoorsman24]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

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Made up another batch yesterday evening. It turned out better than the first one.

That’s looks pretty darn good

[oneeye]

I need to take the time to figure this operation out! It would save me so much money. I have enough scraps from the sawmill around here that I would have an endless supply.

[sqiggy]

Fired up the grill for the first time using my homemade charcoal. Almost ready for some wings and legs.

[Iceman89]

That's really cool! Thanks for sharing

[Big Lee]

Just when I didn't need one more thing to add on my "Try it Out Plate"

[M16]

I have made my own by using water to drown out the coals. At the ranch when I had a big bed of coals left after cooking supper. I decided to spray some water on the fire to drown it out. Came back the next weekend and decided to hit the dried out coals with a pear burner. Instant coals ready for cooking.

[sqiggy]

Cooked up some wings and legs. Turned out great and fire was still hot.
What I noticed most of all, it didn’t take long at all to have a bed of coals ready to cook. I won’t be buying another bag of charcoal.

[Mission408]

Gonna have to try this soon