Which Woods for Smoking?

What is the Best Wood for Smoking Meat?
  • Oak. Oak is the quintessential go-to for smoking meat. ...
  • Hickory. The most versatile choice as it can be used to smoke wood in many ways. ...
  • Maple. One of the most subtle smoking wood, it will impart a more subtle smoke flavor. ...
  • Mesquite. ...
  • Pecan. ...
  • Apple. ...
  • Alder. ...
  • Cherry.

What woods to mix for smoking?

Mixing Smoke Woods
  • Apple + Cherry.
  • Apple + Hickory.
  • Apple + Oak.
  • Cherry + Maple.
  • Cherry + Oak.
  • Oak + Hickory.
  • Oak + Hickory + Apple.
  • Oak + Pecan.

What wood should you not smoke with?

Avoid wood from conifers such as pine, redwood, fir, spruce, cypress, or cedar. These trees contain high levels of sap and turpenes, which results in a funny taste and can make people sick. Cedar planks are popular for cooking salmon, but don't burn the wood for smoke.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.