What are these pellets made of?

They are a blend of charcoal, hickory and oak hardwoods, sold in a 20 lb bag.

Which grills can use them?

They are wood pellets for pellet grills and smokers. They are not meant for charcoal or gas grills.

What do they taste like?

Expect a charcoal-style fire with strong, sweet hickory smoke. The smoke is bold, so it suits beef, pork and poultry better than delicate fish.

How do they compare with plain hickory pellets?

The added charcoal and oak give a deeper, more barbecue-like flavor than hickory alone, with more ash.

How should I store them?

Keep the bag sealed and dry between cooks. Moisture turns pellets to dust and can clog the auger.

How much do they smoke?

The hickory produces noticeable smoke, so use them for long, low cooks and go lighter on mild meats.

Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs

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$13.97at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs

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$13.97at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $13.97 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs

These are 20 lb of wood pellets blending charcoal with hickory and oak hardwoods, made by Royal Oak for pellet grills and smokers. The blend aims to give a charcoal-style fire with the strong, sweet smoke of hickory in one fuel. They suit pellet-grill owners who want deeper barbecue flavor than a plain oak or alder pellet gives. Against single-wood pellets, the draw is the charcoal component and the hickory smoke; the trade-off is a heavier, more assertive smoke that can overpower light meats. Buyers rate them highly, though a few report dust and broken pellets in the bag.

Best forPellet grill and smoker ownersPitmasters wanting charcoal-style flavorSmoking beef, pork and poultryCooks moving up from plain hardwood pellets

Pros

Charcoal and hickory blend gives a deeper smoke than plain hardwood pellets
Hickory adds strong, sweet smoke suited to pork and beef
Oak hardwood rounds out the blend
Royal Oak is an established barbecue fuel brand
20 lb bag suits several long cooks

Cons

Heavy hickory smoke can overpower fish and light meats
Some bags arrive with dust and broken pellets
Charcoal content can leave more ash than all-wood pellets
Not intended for use outside pellet grills and smokers

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 5345 ratings

Buyers rate these pellets highly, praising the charcoal-hickory flavor and steady burn in pellet grills. Complaints center on dust and broken pellets in the bag and on smoke strong enough to dominate mild foods.

What people mention

FlavorPraisedBuyers say the charcoal and hickory blend gives a fuller, smokier barbecue taste than plain hardwood pellets.
BurnPraisedOwners report steady heat and an even burn through long cooks in pellet grills.
DustCriticisedSome buyers find dust and broken pellets in the bag, which can jam an auger.
Smoke strengthMixedThe hickory smoke is strong; some like it on pork and beef, others find it too heavy for chicken and fish.
AshCriticisedA few owners note more ash residue than they get from all-wood pellets.

About the Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs

Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets combine charcoal BBQ flavor with the strong, sweet smokiness of real hickory wood. The blend also includes oak hardwoods.

The pellets produce high heat, rich flavor and consistent performance. They are used by professional pitmasters in BBQ competitions.

Brand: Royal Oak
Type: Charcoal and hickory blended wood pellets
Wood: Hickory and oak hardwoods
Weight: 20.05 lb (assembled product weight)
Bag size: 20 lbs
Quantity: 1 per pack

Specifications

assembled_product_weight: 20.05 lbSource
multipack_quantity: 1Source

Questions and answers

What are these pellets made of?: They are a blend of charcoal, hickory and oak hardwoods, sold in a 20 lb bag.
Which grills can use them?: They are wood pellets for pellet grills and smokers. They are not meant for charcoal or gas grills.
What do they taste like?: Expect a charcoal-style fire with strong, sweet hickory smoke. The smoke is bold, so it suits beef, pork and poultry better than delicate fish.
How do they compare with plain hickory pellets?: The added charcoal and oak give a deeper, more barbecue-like flavor than hickory alone, with more ash.
How should I store them?: Keep the bag sealed and dry between cooks. Moisture turns pellets to dust and can clog the auger.
How much do they smoke?: The hickory produces noticeable smoke, so use them for long, low cooks and go lighter on mild meats.
Where is the Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs cheapest?: At Walmart, for $13.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets, 20 lbs?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings.