BBQ Tip of the Day: Matching Smoking Wood Flavors & Meats

APPLE WOOD – a mild, slightly sweet and light fruity flavor that goes well with poultry, fish and ham.

CHERRY WOOD – a mild and fruity flavor that enhances pork, beef and ribs.

HICKORY – the most common wood used for smoking. It has a strong, heavy bacon flavor and is good for pork, hams & beef.

MESQUITE – a honey, earthy flavor with a slightly bitter aftertaste for use on beef, fish, poultry or game.

MAPLE WOOD – a smoky, mellow, mild and sweet flavor that matches nicely with poultry and small game. It can also be mixed with apple wood or hickory for a truly unique taste.

PECAN WOOD – a nutty, mild & sweet with a flavor similar to hickory. Pecan wood matches well with steaks & ribs.