What type of wood for beef short ribs

[SmokinM]

Wondering what type of wood yall prefer for short ribs? Hickory is too strong for me and have never tried other woods besides cherry.

Thanks

 

[SirPorkaLot]

Oak would be my choice, not nearly as strong as Hickory, burns well too.

 

[jsperk]

I like cherry and oak mixed for all meats.

 

[cullenbranson]

I like pecan for everything.

 

[bram03]

I like pecan for everything.

Pecan is the God of woods...

 

[effinUker]

+1 for oak.

 

[Tat-que]

WIO is one of my favorites

 

[BBQ Freak]

Pecan for me .

 

[SmokinM]

I'm gonna try some pecan chunks and see how that goes.

Thanks

 

[pjtexas1]

Post oak if you can get it.

 

[Westx]

Being a Texan my goto wood for beef is Mesquite.

 

[Springram]

I use oak primarily for beef but also throw in a few hickory sticks. To me, beef can handle such combination of smoke flavor.

 

[martyleach]

I like milder woods as it is a longer cook time with beef ribs. I avoid mesquite and like Oak, Pecan, Hickory and most of the fruitwoods. Cherry can get the meat pretty dark (especially pork ribs) so mix with something else.

 

[mbricker]

I have not cooked with Pecan but I was surprised to learn the other day that it is of the hickory family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan

 

[BillN]

I use what is available... In my case I use a mix approx 60/40 pecan/mesquite... I love shorties.

 

[kdub5]

Re

Oak and Cherry make those Dino bones SANG!!!