Royal Oak 100% Charcoal and Hickory Blended Pellets: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-08

Summary

Royal Oak does not publish the charcoal-to-hardwood ratio, burn time or ash content, and no independent instrumented test exists. Recurring cost is the pellets themselves, at about $13.97–$17.99 for 20 lb (2026). It is a good buy only if you specifically want charcoal flavor from a pellet grill and accept the unknown blend ratio.

Common problems and fixes

Unspecified charcoal-to-hardwood ratio — the exact blend ratio is not published, so heat and smoke output versus straight hardwood pellets is hard to predict. No fix; check expectations before buying. Not a warranty issue. [1]
Hickory blend contains oak — the hickory blended pellets also include oak hardwoods, not pure hickory. No workaround published. [1]
No BTU, burn time or ash data — Royal Oak publishes no BTU, burn time or ash content figures. Buyers cannot compare efficiency or cleanup before buying. [1]
Unknown charcoal source — the manufacturer does not say whether the charcoal comes from a specific hardwood or from recycled charcoal. [1]
Bag size confusion — the manufacturer and Amazon listing reference a 30 lb bag while Walmart and Hannaford list a 20 lb bag; confirm which size you are buying. [1][2][5]

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported. Pellet fuel only; no extra equipment is needed beyond a pellet grill. [1]

Yearly running cost

Recurring cost is the pellets. A 20 lb bag runs $13.97 at Walmart ($0.699/lb) and $17.99 at Champion BBQ Supply (2026); that is about $0.70–$0.90 per lb, in line with standard hardwood pellets. No extra equipment is required. An annual total depends on grill use and is not published. [3][5]

When it is a good buy

Price thresholds at other stores: Walmart $13.97 and Champion BBQ Supply $17.99 for 20 lb (2026). [3][5]

Alternatives: 100% Charcoal Pellets (no wood blend) if you want charcoal only; the apple or mesquite charcoal blends for different smoke; straight hardwood pellets if you want known burn characteristics. [1]