Wood Chips Review

Cherry wood is an American wood that is classified as a hardwood. Hardwoods are dense and dry when compared to softwoods like fir. As a dry wood, cherry wood lacks the resin that can be a problem when softwoods are used to smoke foods. Resin can cause creosote to build up and can release carcinogens when burned. Creosote gives food an unpleasant taste. Cherry wood is dense and … [Read more...] about Cherry Wood Chips Guide: Fruity And Mild

Oak wood is a hardwood and as such, it offers a density and lack of moisture not found in softwoods. That density and dryness are what makes it sought after for construction. Because it is so dense and dry, it is also perfect for smoking meats. The fact that it has less resin allows it to produce a cleaner, dryer smoke when compared to softwoods like pine wood. Pine and other … [Read more...] about Oak Wood Chips Guide: Full Smoky Flavor

Pecan wood is classified as a hardwood, which means that it is denser than softwoods. That density allows it to last for longer when it is being used to smoke meats. Because hardwoods like pecan are not as resinous as softwoods like pine and fir, they burn much cleaner. The cleaner burning refers to the fact that the smoke does not leave a thick, sooty film on foods. That film … [Read more...] about Pecan Wood Chips Guide: Mildly Sweet And Nutty

Alder wood is not one of the woods you typically hear mentioned in arguments about smoking woods. Usually, the debate is reserved for hickory, mesquite, and sometimes apple wood. Best known for its use as a furniture wood, alder wood is classified as a hardwood. As a hardwood, it has the ideal characteristics for smoking foods. Like all hardwoods, it provides long lasting smoke … [Read more...] about Alder Wood Chips Guide: Mild And Sweet

Smoke is the main element of barbecue; it is what separates it from all the other methods of cooking. Apple wood is arguably the most popular fruit wood used for smoking meat. Let's take a closer look to understand what makes this popular smoking wood chip so special. … [Read more...] about Apple Wood Chips Guide: Sweet And Fruity