Smoke Combinations

blaccjack

I grew up with Hickory only. I now know there is a whole world out there I've yet to explore. I'm going to start playing around with different chips. I have Hickory of course. Along with Cherry and Apple.

What are your favorite chips or wood? What do you use it on? I've seen some Avocado wood. Anyone tried it? 

bigphil

i like hickory my wife and kids tend to like the fruit woods and maple sugar . and i tend to mix the woods together no set wood for any one thing just use what sounds good at the moment 

blaccjack

I'm assuming the fruit woods leaves a hint of sweetness. I'm getting my egg today so I'm getting all excited. Even getting a custom handle for it. 

FxLynch

Some woods, like Cherry, also contribute to a nicer color on the finished food.  I've played around with several kinds, and Pecan seems to be my favorite. I only use chunks, except the Jack Daniels wood chips because I had to give them a try.  I definitely prefer chunks.

For fish I've used alder and cedar planks, and both are great.  I like the smell of alder better while it's on the grill, but can't tell a huge difference in the finished product.