If you’re a backyard pitmaster who takes your smoke seriously, this deal is worth stopping everything for.
Walmart has the 17.6-lb B&B Charcoal Competition Oak Briquets on sale for $9.97 — that’s less than 57 cents a pound for one of the most respected charcoal brands in the Southern BBQ community. Shipping is free with a Walmart+ membership (a free trial is available) or when you hit the $35 order threshold by tossing in a few other grilling essentials.
Why B&B Charcoal Is Worth the Hype
B&B isn’t a household name at every big-box store, which is exactly why pitmasters love it. The Competition Oak line burns longer and cleaner than most big-brand briquets, and that oak flavor is a classic for brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder. If you’ve been grabbing whatever’s on the endcap at your local store, switching to B&B for summer cookouts is a genuine upgrade — and at $9.97, you’re paying a fraction of what you’d find at a specialty BBQ shop.
Who This Deal Is Best For
- Weekend grillers who cook low-and-slow and need a charcoal that won’t burn out halfway through a brisket
- Competition BBQ folks looking to stock up before summer weekends get fully booked
- Families doing regular cookouts through July 4th and beyond — at this price, buying two or three bags makes sense
- Gift-givers shopping for the dad who has everything except great charcoal
If you mostly do quick weeknight burgers on a gas grill, this may be more charcoal than you need. But if you fire up the kettle or offset smoker regularly, 17.6 lbs goes faster than you think.
How It Compares
Kingsford Original briquets — the category default — often run around $10–$13 for a similar weight when not on sale, and the oak smoke flavor in B&B’s Competition line is a meaningful step up in quality. For backyard use, this is genuinely premium charcoal at budget-brand pricing.
A Few Things to Know
- Free shipping requires Walmart+ (free trial available) or a $35 cart. Easy to hit if you grab lighter fluid, a chimney starter, or some grilling accessories.
- Deal availability can change fast on Walmart.com — these hot-weather grilling deals tend to sell out. Check the listing before planning your weekend around it.
- In-store price may vary. The $9.97 is confirmed online; your local store may or may not price-match.
Grab It Before the Weekend
Summer grilling season is short and weekends fill up fast. At $9.97 for 17.6 lbs of Competition Oak, this is one of the better charcoal values you’ll find at Walmart this season. [AFFILIATE:walmart] Grab a bag (or two) and put them to work on something worth the smoke.
Deal spotted via SlickDeals. Prices and availability are subject to change.