Latest reviews about Primo Grills & Smokers Cowboy Charcoal PR608

CyndiA says "A new or old twist on charcoal - Cowboy Charcoal. " about Primo Grills & Smokers Cowboy Charcoal PR608

CyndiA — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:43:19 GMT

Some of the good old boys told me that I HAD to try Cowboy charcoal. They were rather shocked that I use Kingsford and other brands of compressed charcoal brigettes. That's easy to explain. I live in a small town. I get what I can get at the IGA grocery or drive pretty far or order online.

The Lowe's on the other side of town (half hour drive) did carry Cowboy charcoal, so I snagged a bag when I was there picking out some stuff to fix up the circa 1950s bathroom that is crumbling.

The difference is that Cowboy is natural charred wood rather than compressed wood and who-knows-what. If you've seen burned trees or wood, then you have the general idea. You get chunks or charred wood rather than chunks of compressed wood stuff.

Generally I start my charcoal with a chimney starter. That works like a charm. But, it does not work so well with Cowboy charcoal. These natural charcoal wood chunks are various sizes ranging from about the size of my fist down to dime sized. The chimney starter bottom...

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mysticstarfish says "Don't cook your food over chemicals use Cowboy Charcoal" about Primo Grills & Smokers Cowboy Charcoal PR608

mysticstarfish — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:30:38 GMT

This year we switched from a gas grill to a charcoal grill. The decision for the change was based on taste. We feel food cooked over charcoal has more flavor.

We were introduced to Cowboy Charcoal by a neighbor. He told us it was the best, so we bought a bag not knowing what to really expect.

As soon as you open the bag, the difference is noticeable. There is no smell of chemicals. When you take a piece out of the bag, you can see the difference between the Cowboy Charcoal and the briquette type. The Cowboy looks like real wood.

Some companies have now added lighter fluid to make their product more convenient. It takes a long time for the igniter to burn off the coals, which means you are cooking your food over the chemicals used in the igniter. Also, these briquettes tend to produce more ash and burn at a lower heat.

The Cowboy Charcoals are hardwood. They are a natural product which means cooking over them will be safer for you. These hardwood charcoals burn hotter,...

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ejbst25 says "Best hardwood charcoal on the market" about Primo Grills & Smokers Cowboy Charcoal PR608

ejbst25 — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:21:24 GMT

When it comes to charcoal grilling, there is something odd about those little briquets. The odd thing is that you don't see those in normal life. It was my fear of the man-made and the desire for more flavor that led me to trying these hardwood charcoals. Some spark a lot, others burn up quickly, but this brand does none of that.

This is about the only charcoal I use anymore. I use it for chicken, burgers, hot dogs, steaks, pork, fish, pretty much everything. The flavor is unbelievable, the smell is like a campfire, and the value is also tremendous. Other friend who are charcoal grillers often comment on how long this hardwood charcoal lasts as their briquets don't last that long. This stuff is the best and other than it being slightly more expensive than the briquets and doesn't come in "easy to use" chemical coatings to start the fire more easily, I can't imagine why anyone would use the briquets.

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