Best Woods For Smoking Foods

BEST WOODS FOR SMOKING Below is a list of the most popular woods used for smoking . Try them all , mix them , and decide which you like best . HARD WOODS HICKORY Versatile with a bold , smoky flavor that pairs well with almost any kind of meat , poultry , seafood , or vegetables MESQUITE Intense earthy flavors that are often used with brisket , ribs , or pork . Don't use too much or it will overpower the natural meat flavor MAPLE Provides a subtle and sweet smokiness to chicken , turkey , pork , and salmon OAK Traditional wood used in Texas BBQ . Strong flavor goes well with beef , brisket , sausage , and lamb PECAN Sweet and nutty flavor that goes perfectly with chicken or turkey , but compliments other meats as well FRUIT WOODS APPLE Mild , sweet , and fruity . Goes well with any meat ( especially bacon ) , poultry , seafood , and vegetables CHERRY Sweet and fruity , mixes well with other woods like hickory and oak . Excellent for smoking pork butt , poultry , and ham ORANGE Very subtle and mild . Gives a pleasant citrus flavor to poultry and seafood PEACH Provides a mild and fruity smoke that goes particularly well with pork and poultry PEAR Similar to peach . Infuses a sweet and fruity flavor and pairs well with pork and poultry ThrillingGrilling.com