Just wondering if anyone had experimented with mixing different woods together?
aaron2121 Newbie Original poster Jan 29, 2015 6 10 Jan 30, 2015 #1 Just wondering if anyone had experimented with mixing different woods together?
timstalltaletav Smoking Fanatic Nov 8, 2012 826 243 Llewellyn PA aka God's Country Jan 30, 2015 #2 I do it often. Usually pecan mixed with something. Depending on the meat it might be apple or cherry. I usually let hickory run by itself.
I do it often. Usually pecan mixed with something. Depending on the meat it might be apple or cherry. I usually let hickory run by itself.
pc farmer Epic Pitmaster Staff member Administrator OTBS Member ★ Lifetime Premier ★ Feb 17, 2013 16,286 6,004 Central Pa Jan 30, 2015 #3 Yup, mixing a strong wood with a lighter wood works.
brican Meat Mopper Jul 13, 2011 155 17 West Coast Canada Jan 31, 2015 #4 I buy a 20lb bag hardwood blend ... maple, beach and birch .. I will also add some softwood dust to the mix as well
I buy a 20lb bag hardwood blend ... maple, beach and birch .. I will also add some softwood dust to the mix as well
aaron2121 Newbie Original poster Thread starter Jan 29, 2015 6 10 Jan 31, 2015 #5 Thanks for the helpful information,it's greatly appreciated.
daveomak SMF Hall of Fame Pitmaster OTBS Member ★ Lifetime Premier ★ Nov 12, 2010 27,123 4,978 Omak,Washington,U.S.A. Jan 31, 2015 #6 Brican said: I buy a 20lb bag hardwood blend ... maple, beach and birch .. I will also add some softwood dust to the mix as well Click to expand... Brican, morning.......... Out of curiosity, what softwoods do you add.... are they added to certain cuts of meat's smoke..... Dave
Brican said: I buy a 20lb bag hardwood blend ... maple, beach and birch .. I will also add some softwood dust to the mix as well Click to expand... Brican, morning.......... Out of curiosity, what softwoods do you add.... are they added to certain cuts of meat's smoke..... Dave
mjeffcoat Fire Starter Jul 27, 2014 67 15 Jan 31, 2015 #7 I usually mix fruit woods with hickory or mesquite I only use mesquite for brisket though.
bluewhisper Master of the Pit OTBS Member Apr 1, 2014 3,587 455 Columbus Ohio Jan 31, 2015 #8 Think of it as similar to whiskey - there are single-malts, and there are blends.