normnutman
Well-known member
Hi all. Total newbie to the BBQ scene and looking forward to learning the smoked arts! I have been researching this, but can't seem to find a solid answer.
My set up (in process) - double barrel smoker, dual dampers from bottom barrel with dampened smoke stacks.
If for example, I want to cook ribs with hickory (non specific for this example), when I build my fire, do you use the wood you are using for smoke as the base for the heat, or do you tend to use something more plentiful to the area, like oak for me, or charcoal for the heat and then add the hickory as needed for smoke?
Thanks in advance for the help and not flaming me for such a newbie question.
My set up (in process) - double barrel smoker, dual dampers from bottom barrel with dampened smoke stacks.
If for example, I want to cook ribs with hickory (non specific for this example), when I build my fire, do you use the wood you are using for smoke as the base for the heat, or do you tend to use something more plentiful to the area, like oak for me, or charcoal for the heat and then add the hickory as needed for smoke?
Thanks in advance for the help and not flaming me for such a newbie question.