TIPS ON SMOKING
Pairing wood pellets 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.
• Wood pellets made from hickory, pecan, apple, cherry or mesquite typically burn slower and
produce more smoke over longer periods of time.
• Do not pre-soak the pellets before use.
Here's a list of the most popular smoking woods and a little information about each.
Type of Wood Pellet
Apple
Cherry
Hickory
Maple
Mesquite
Competition Blend
Pecan
Suggested Food
All meats
Pork and Beef
Pork and Beef
Pork and Poulrty
Beef, Chicken, and Fish
Red Meats, Game. Ribs and
Fish
Ribs and Red Meat
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Comments
Mild and sweet flavor with a
slight hint of fruity flavor. Each
species of apple wood should
offer a slightly different flavor.
Apple smoke produces an
attractive browning effect
Light and fruity flavor.
Hickory is aruably the favorite
wood for smoking. Hickory
produces a very strong flavor
so we reccomend starting slow
with this wood.
Light and sweet.
This wood burns very hot so
be aware. Much like hickory,
mesquite produces a strong
flavor.
Blend of fruitwoods &
hardwoods for sweet, spicy &
savory flavor. Use these pre-
mixed pellets when in doubt.
Produces a light smoke that
offers a sweet and nutty flavor.