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Different kind of wood chunks for different meat?
Captainjimpark
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hey everyone
I use "the good one"lump charcoal Because it seems to be the best I can get where I live,it says it contains hickory,pecan and oak wood.i also just bought a bag of hickory and apple chunks.this will be my first time using chunks of any kind as I usually use a handful of hickory chips only.my question is are any types of wood smoke not good to use on some meats?is mixing different kinds good? I'm cooking beef back ribs tomorrow low and slow ,so is it apple or hickory ? Thanks for the help.
I use "the good one"lump charcoal Because it seems to be the best I can get where I live,it says it contains hickory,pecan and oak wood.i also just bought a bag of hickory and apple chunks.this will be my first time using chunks of any kind as I usually use a handful of hickory chips only.my question is are any types of wood smoke not good to use on some meats?is mixing different kinds good? I'm cooking beef back ribs tomorrow low and slow ,so is it apple or hickory ? Thanks for the help.
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In practice i dont really know. But if you search around somethung like hickory is good on most red meats. Apple an other fruit woods aren't as strong and work better on chicken and seafood.Edmonton, Alberta - XL & Minimax
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The lump and what smoke wood you augment the cook with makes a big difference. I could give you my preferences, but you'd be best off searching The Naked Whiz and BBQ smoke wood. The look up Joe's BBQ smoke wood.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I like to use oak with beef."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
I think it is personal preference, but I almost always use cherry for pork and poultry and oak for beef.
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White oak, red oak or post oak John?JohnInCarolina said:I like to use oak with beef.
Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
TEXAS POST OAK JERKFACEbgebrent said:
White oak, red oak or post oak John?JohnInCarolina said:I like to use oak with beef."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
If your choices are apple and hickory I'd use mostly apple and a little bit of hickory. Just my preference but a little hickory goes a long way for me. The beef should handle as much apple as you can throw at it though.
Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
By the way, @bgebrent - YOUR TEAM SUCKS!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Some of us are fortunate/unfortunate (?) in that we can only taste smoke...but not tell the difference between oak or cherry....
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Just to be sure, my team that sucks embarrasses any team you pussies will ever put forth. The dregs rejected by UK are looking to Puke.JohnInCarolina said:By the way, @bgebrent - YOUR TEAM SUCKS!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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Christian Laettner laughs in your general direction.bgebrent said:
Just to be sure, my team that sucks embarrasses any team you pussies will ever put forth. The dregs rejected by UK are looking to Puke.JohnInCarolina said:By the way, @bgebrent - YOUR TEAM SUCKS!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Thank you. When was your last National Championship? Ours was 2012, number 8...JohnInCarolina said:
Christian Laettner laughs in your general direction.bgebrent said:
Just to be sure, my team that sucks embarrasses any team you pussies will ever put forth. The dregs rejected by UK are looking to Puke.JohnInCarolina said:By the way, @bgebrent - YOUR TEAM SUCKS!
Not our last final 4. Y'all just try and catch up.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
Try this link for pairings on smoking woods:
https://grillinfools.com/blog/2009/04/01/smoke-wood-what-kind-is-best-well-it-depends/ -
@Carolina Q. Awesome thread and huge helpCarolina Q said:
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