Woods for Smokin'

smokenpreacher · Feb 17, 2013

There probably is a thread or list here somewhere, but I'm lazy and don't want to search for it. So, here goes. I bought an Old Country Pecos smoker, and have used it a few times. I used regular charcoal, and I was continually feeding this beast. I tried lump in a basket, better results, better heat control, and used less coal. I'm wanting to try stick wood. What woods are acceptable to use? I have access to oaks, pecan, hickory, and a lot of others. I know not to use pines etc, but unsure about some others. Are all hardwoods OK to use? What not to use? Thanks...you guys ROCK!

KotaChuk678 · Feb 17, 2013

Fruit and nut mostly from what I understand, Mesquite , Oak and Hickory also!

Ron_L · Feb 17, 2013

I searched for you.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153933
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153668
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153345

ICTBBQ · Feb 17, 2013

Honestly, it doesn't really matter what we all tell you. Experiment with different woods and see what YOU like. Bottom line is everyone Q is different, what I like you may not. Get out there and try a few woods and stick with what you think gives the meat the best flavor.

yakdung · Feb 17, 2013

smokenpreacher said:
There probably is a thread or list here somewhere, but I'm lazy and don't want to search for it. So, here goes. I bought an Old Country Pecos smoker, and have used it a few times. I used regular charcoal, and I was continually feeding this beast. I tried lump in a basket, better results, better heat control, and used less coal. I'm wanting to try stick wood. What woods are acceptable to use? I have access to oaks, pecan, hickory, and a lot of others. I know not to use pines etc, but unsure about some others. Are all hardwoods OK to use? What not to use? Thanks...you guys ROCK!

http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/Downloads_files/SmokingFlavorChart.pdf

flyingbassman5 · Feb 18, 2013

Pretty much anything that is a hardwood(Oak, Hickory, Alder, Mesquite, Maple..etc) or a Fruit wood (anything that bears fruit like cherry, apple, pear, plum, perrsimon, etc...even grape vines are good).

gtr · Feb 18, 2013

One thing to keep in mind is you'll probably be better off in the long run using something that is readily available in your area - hopefully you like whatever that is! I think in GA you likely have a wide variety of options available.

BayoustateBBQ · Feb 18, 2013

If you are constantly feeding it, try oak. It's a mild smoke and the best and longer heat for your smoker next to hickory.

Woods for Smokin'

smokenpreacher

Full Fledged Farker

KotaChuk678

Knows what a fatty is.

Ron_L

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ICTBBQ

Knows what a fatty is.

yakdung

is Blowin Smoke!

flyingbassman5

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gtr

somebody shut me the fark up.

BayoustateBBQ

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