Confusing Wood Question

DanBono said:

 
Hi All I started smoking with EBC/charcoal, added wood chunks, they just smoldered, food was good.

I then moved on to COS Smoke N Pit.Found out now I need a "clean" fire/flaming wood, for a good smoke/taste.

So I'm kind of confused now. All these smokers that just use charcoal and wood chunks buried in the charcoal, won't flame.

So isn't that considered a dirty smoke/creosote.

Thanks Dan

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• Jun 12, 2015

jcollins said:

 
I buy my woods form wally world (wish i didnt have to but i dont know the difference in looks of a tree to find my own) 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Western-Apple-Smoking-Wood-Chips/16213431

Western is the brand they come in a few of the most popular woods like: Apple, Hickory, Cherry, Pecan, ect

so far i have just used apple and hickory and would love to try all that i can 

and the smoke/creosote is what puts season on your smoker - and adds taste color and bark(crust) to the meat 

Its all about that TBS(thin blue smoke) to get a good look and taste on your food when your taking about the wood 

also you dont want your wood to flame alot because it will cause temp spikes i would think you would want it to smolder.

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jcollins said:

 
Well, that defnately is not on my food if it tastes bad...again my apologies not the first time i was wrong and will not be the last.

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