Strong earthy flavor. One of the most popular woods in the country, mesquite is a scrubby tree that grows wild in the Southwest. Sweeter and more delicate than hickory, it’s a perfect complement to richly flavored meats such as steak, duck or lamb. Burns hot and fast and it probably the strongest flavored wood. Good… Read more »
Mildly smoky, somewhat sweet flavor. Maple adds a sweet, subtle flavor that enhances the flavor of poultry and game birds, and outstanding for planking for those that don’t like cedar plank salmon. Mates well with poultry, ham, cheese, small game birds, and vegetables. Wonderful for smoked turkey!
The most common hardwood used, even more so than apple and cherry. Sweet to strong, heavy bacon flavor. Good for all smoking, particularly pork and ribs.
Tart, aromatic, but can be a heavy flavor so don’t overdo it. Use sparingly on poultry or lamb but otherwise if used in moderation is good with red meats, pork and game.
The second most used fruit wood. Slightly sweet fruity smoke that’s great with just about everything. It can blacken the skin of poultry making it look unappetizing, but will still taste great. It’s an excellent candidate to mix with a lighter wood like apple or apricot to reduce the blackening. What blackens the skin of… Read more »
Great substitute for apple as it is also milder and sweeter than hickory. Good with all meats.
Probably the most used fruit smoke wood. The flavor is milder and sweeter than hickory. Ornamental apple trees like crab apple can be used as well. Good with all meats.
Adam’s Apple barbeque sauce has a crushed apple spice flavor that is not found in any other sauce on the market. The sauce can be basted on any food and it is also great for dipping too.
Sweet Beaver sauce is infused with flavorful blends of peppers and spices to create both the “sweet” and the “spicy” that you’re whole family will enjoy.
Medium Hot. This is slightly sweet & a little savory. Take a tropical trip to a warm and sunny place and experience the perfect marriage of pineapples and scotch bonnet peppers.
