Hello,
I just bought some Peach Wood Chunks from FRUITAWOODCHUNKS.COM due to many of the positive comments I've seen on this site and others.
A couple questions for people who have used these chunks before:
1) Some of the chunks had a black sticky substance on them. I initially thought maybe it was a bug but I tried to pull it off and it is stuck to the wood more or less. Is this normal? I'm guessing it is some type of sap.
2) I have heard some people say they use peach for pork. I also know that Myron Mixon uses it for everything. Is peach really strong enough on its own to use for a boston butt in your opinion? Am wanting to smoke a butt this weekend and am not sure whether to go with all peach or maybe mix it with hickory or pecan.
3) I assume the chunks are ready to use out of the box? I read in their instructions to let the chunks "breathe" 24 hours prior to storing and then to store refrigerated (which I have done). I am a little confused on the wood selection process as I have heard numerous people say that wood needs to be cut and dried out for 3 to 6 months prior to use. However, FRUITAWOODCHUNKS says they cut their wood chunks to order and that they need to be in the fridge to prevent them from drying out. Can anyone help me understand this?
Thanks in advance,
Bryan B
I just bought some Peach Wood Chunks from FRUITAWOODCHUNKS.COM due to many of the positive comments I've seen on this site and others.
A couple questions for people who have used these chunks before:
1) Some of the chunks had a black sticky substance on them. I initially thought maybe it was a bug but I tried to pull it off and it is stuck to the wood more or less. Is this normal? I'm guessing it is some type of sap.
2) I have heard some people say they use peach for pork. I also know that Myron Mixon uses it for everything. Is peach really strong enough on its own to use for a boston butt in your opinion? Am wanting to smoke a butt this weekend and am not sure whether to go with all peach or maybe mix it with hickory or pecan.
3) I assume the chunks are ready to use out of the box? I read in their instructions to let the chunks "breathe" 24 hours prior to storing and then to store refrigerated (which I have done). I am a little confused on the wood selection process as I have heard numerous people say that wood needs to be cut and dried out for 3 to 6 months prior to use. However, FRUITAWOODCHUNKS says they cut their wood chunks to order and that they need to be in the fridge to prevent them from drying out. Can anyone help me understand this?
Thanks in advance,
Bryan B