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bvdw
bvdw Posts: 37
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Is it ok to use just mesquite wood in the green egg or must you mix it will lump coal? I want to smoke a butt? Your thoughts
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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    Never tried it, but my guess is all Mesquite would be overpowering. I'd go lump with some chips or chunks.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    I would think it would be really hard to keep a fire that is not blazing hot with just wood. I would mix with the lump.

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  • KennyLee
    KennyLee Posts: 806
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    Go with lump charcoal, but with some wood chunks mixed in......I usually go with around a 3:1 to 4:1 mix of lump to whatever wood I'm using.  And I'm with TJ......I would think mesquite would not be preferred to smoke a pork butt.  Never used it for a butt, but I prefer hickory, apple, cherry, pecan or oak.  And I love mesquite and use it often, but more for hot and fast cooks like chicken, steaks or burgers.     

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  • Mikee
    Mikee Posts: 892
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    bvdw said:
    Is it ok to use just mesquite wood in the green egg or must you mix it will lump coal? I want to smoke a butt? Your thoughts
    If you think that's the way to go, try it and let us know the results. I think there will an abundance of smoke. 
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  • bvdw
    bvdw Posts: 37
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    thanks for the input

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  • Sardonicus
    Sardonicus Posts: 1,700
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    bvdw said:
    thanks for the input


    :)) Well put.


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