Charcoal BBQ Briquettes

[waytogo]

Looking for charcoal briquettes for a new Weber BBQ Grill....
Tired of propane and need to make sure briquettes are readily available in the Santiago area before making the purchase, preferably 50lb or larger bags.......
Also igniter fluid.......
Any help would be appreciated.......

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

Both items always in stock here in Sosua so it must be even more available in Santiago. I'm sure you'll have no problems finding it.

 

[william webster]

Nacional.... Bravo , maybe..

I have seen them....

Pricesmart

Just can't remember where other than Playero

 

[waytogo]

Nacional.... Bravo , maybe..

I have seen them....

Pricesmart

Just can't remember where other than Playero

I BBQ a lot, looking to purchase in bulk at better than retail pricing if possible.......

 

[william webster]

Go to the campo --- always available....

I have 5-6 big sacks.

500 or less per large bag.... is what I pay
I have a Haitian who does it for me...

Bulk/commercial production is against the law....
a local producer is what you want

 

[waytogo]

I live in the Campo, guess I've got some research to do.......

 

[AlterEgo]

I live in the Campo, guess I've got some research to do.......

Ask who sells carbon (car-bone). It’s always around in el campo. Not only Haitians, Dominicans make it too. 

 

[william webster]

They use 'carbon' all the time.....

It's there Barry....

 

[waytogo]

Ask who sells carbon (car-bone). It’s always around in el campo. Not only Haitians, Dominicans make it too. 

How do these compare with the quality of the name brands ?

 

[AlterEgo]

How do these compare with the quality of the name brands ?

Wait for WW to answer. We have a gas grill. Everyone around us uses carbon or wood 

 

[william webster]

My Weber is charcoal with a propane kick to start...
Best of both worlds

Charcoal is the better way...
local charcoal has no additives and burns well.
depending on the wood type, the fire / coal life varies as does the heat.

I cook 'down & dirty'... off the top grill and closer to the fire itself.
Read Ms Kaufman's friend Adam Perry Lang for more info.... champion BBq'er

Careful with the fire starters.... chemical city there
look for a chimney starter - fast 'n easy

I still use propane grills in a pinch.... rain or fast turnaround needed

Charcoal is the way to go - Way To Go

hahaha

 

[Matilda]

Start the fire with plastic cups (I know, I know) or you can buy trementina in old brugal bottles at the colmado. We use charcoal (carbon) sometimes RD$150 for a big sack or we collect leña from the woods. I prefer the wood as it is easy to control the fire by pushing it in for more heat or out for less. And the flavor it gives to the food is great.

Matilda

 

[melphis]

I've seen it in pretty much every store in every city I have visited here. It easy to get.

 

[MikeFisher]

Start the fire with plastic cups (I know, I know) or you can buy trementina in old brugal bottles at the colmado. We use charcoal (carbon) sometimes RD$150 for a big sack or we collect leña from the woods. I prefer the wood as it is easy to control the fire by pushing it in for more heat or out for less. And the flavor it gives to the food is great.

Matilda

MATILDA!!!
Plastic Cups and Flavor???
you def have to over think your strategy.
to fire up the great burning local carbon, just use a few napkins, it starts up well.

Mike

 

[william webster]

Newspaper... buy a chumney or have one made

Look at the Weber chimney.... for a guide

 

[JD Jones]

Local car-bone. Have you no shame? lol

 

[william webster]

hahaha

I have so many bags....
always helping out the locals by buying a bag or two...

My grill has a propane starter attachment
The chimney is for the standard grill - as a starter.
Really easy to make & use.... old newspapers.