Ideas for cherry wood?

SheppsBBQ · Dec 9, 2013

I went to my local apple orchard looking for apple wood but all they had was cherry. They had huge boxes of split cherry logs for only $8 each so I bought two! I've used other fruitwoods, hickory, mesquite, and pecan but never cherry. What does it pair well with? Do any particular recipes come to mind? Thanks for the help!

ak56 · Dec 9, 2013

Salmon!:becky:

I also like it on ribs.

PekingPorker · Dec 9, 2013

I love cherry with beef. I use it almost exclusively on my brisket.

SirPorkaLot · Dec 9, 2013

Cherry is no good to smoke with. I suggest you box it up and ship it to me for safe disposal. :becky:

Actually Cherry is one of the finest smoke woods that exists. It has a slightly sweet, mild smokiness that complements most foods.

Enjoy!

ButtBurner · Dec 9, 2013

I use it for everything.

nucornhusker · Dec 9, 2013

You can smoke anything with cherry.

SheppsBBQ · Dec 9, 2013

Thanks guys, off to the store to see what meats look good!

jham0077 · Dec 9, 2013

I've got some apple wood. We got three large trees and I had to cut the fork out of one a few years back. I saved all the wood. That's my preferred taste. Not sure how to get it to you. Shoot me a message if you're interested.

J-Rod · Dec 9, 2013

Meat. :becky:

cpw · Dec 9, 2013

J-Rod said:
Meat. :becky:

Exactly.

BillyVoltaire · Dec 9, 2013

Cherry is one of my favorites, it give off a sweet smoke flavor and it gives ribs a great color.

BV

aawa · Dec 9, 2013

Cherry works well with any meat. The one thing though with Cherry is that it will give a reddish hue and a darker color to your meats.

Shagdog · Dec 9, 2013

I can't think of anything that cherry doesn't smoke well. You'll like it.

Skidder · Dec 9, 2013

BillyVoltaire said:
Cherry is one of my favorites, it give off a sweet smoke flavor and it gives ribs a great color.

BV

What he said!

cb25 · Dec 9, 2013

Shagdog said:
I can't think of anything that cherry doesn't smoke well. You'll like it.

Agreed. Pecan has been my go-to for 90% of what I've done...but the next time my wood place has cherry available, I'm grabbing some.

K-Train · Dec 9, 2013

Diesel Dave · Dec 9, 2013

All I use is Cherry, on pork, beef, pork and more beef.
But you could use cherry if you want.
Did I mention Cherry is a great wood to use :laugh:

dport7 · Dec 9, 2013

Not only does cherry give a great taste, it smells awesome coming out the chimney.

Diesel Dave · Dec 9, 2013

Yeah ^^^^ that too :heh:

Grimm5577 · Dec 9, 2013

i use cherry and hickory all the time for most anything. I haven't used apple or pear wood since i feel in love with cherry.

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