Apple Wood for Rib Roast?

Smoking Coles

Hi all. Last year I aquired some very nice apple wood after a bad storm at my mothers house. :pinch: It has been seasoning in my garage for about a year, and I just cut it up and chunked it out last weekend. I'm doing a Rib Roast for Christmas Eve dinner tonight and my extended family doesn't really care for heavily smoked food. I thought I'd use some of my apple for this, but was curious on others thoughts for that choice of wood for Rib Roast. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to all.

vidalia1

Here is a handy chart I go by. According to it the answer is yes.

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

Merry Christmas....

Smoking Coles

Thanks Kim. Great chart, I'll print and keep handy. Maybe we'll run into each other at the Mothership, as I'm really interested in some of the cooking classes I've seen you post about. With two little ones at home, it's kinda hard to find the time to even light the eggs, much less attend a class though :S

vidalia1

Sounds good...the classes are great with lots of good recipes...also you have email...

whtfarmer

You will like the apple, just don't overdo it. One small chunk is enough. Most of the smoke will be on the surface of the meat.

Dave in So Cal

Great chart. I made a copy immediately. Thanks!!!

Dave in So Cal

Apple worked well for me. I can also recommend a bit of pecan for a rib roast. It gives a slight nutty flavor and is not too smokey.

BBQMaven

Great chart!
This is a keeper... thanks for sharing