Smoking instructions for a rookie

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Feb 17, 2013
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Gilbert, Arizona
I've been using 100% royal oak lump charcoal in my previous smokes and I've been very satisfied with most of my results. I'm now interested in trying mesquite for a brisquet. If I throw some small bits of mesquite on top of the royal oak will I be in good shape?  Do I need to soak the mesquite wood chips before throwing them in?
 
That wood can be a bit harsh if you are not used to it...try a little and then use more on another smoke.  Doesn't hurt to experiment!

Kat
 
yeh i shoulda said that before, but kat gotcha...i like to use mesquite but i cut it with a fruit wood or something. i was raised on mesquite everything but my family tends to think it can be a bit overpowering.
 
Thanks for all the advice. I smoked my brisket for 7 hours with Royal Oak and threw on some hickory chunks for the remaining 4 hours. It was delicious!!! THe hickory flavor was perfect and is a new favorite going forward.
 
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