Pairing wood chips with a specific type of food will depend on the preferences of the user. This page can
be used as a general guideline for acquiring the ideal flavor.
• Hardwoods such has hickory, pecan, apple, cherry or mesquite typically burn slower and produce
more smoke over longer periods of time.
• To prolong the burn cycle for wood chips, pre-soak them in a separate bowl
of water for at least 30 minutes, and/or wrap the chips in perforated aluminum foil.
• Most smoke flavoring occurs within the first hour of cooking. Adding wood chips after the first
hour is typically not necessary unless extra smoke flavoring is desired.
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