Pecan Wood

[David Vitale]

I Q'd two 8lb Mr. Browns this weekend on the WSM and used pecan wood for the first time. I am hooked. This is absolutely the best smoke that I have tasted.

I cut it with two small hickory chunks, but the majority was pecan.

Has anyone else used pecan and what were your experiences?

 

[Paul G.]

imo, its the best all around wood you can use for smoking. That said, I really can't taste a discernable difference in most smokewoods unless too much is used. Some exceptions such as mesquite which I find very strong. - however, it is a tradtional smokewood for Texas brisket. Cherry also seems to impart a beautiful mahogonay color to chicken.

Paul

 

[Craig Castille]

Every year I buy a load of pecan from a wood guy that supplies restaurants locally.

To me, it is my favorite wood as it is so versatile. I like peach ,apple, and citrus too, but use pecan most of the time.

 

[Darin Hearn]

I love pecan wood. It adds great flavor without overpowering the meat. I use it everytime I smoke.

 

[David Vitale]

Thanks for the feedback.

I q'd a brisket a couple of weeks ago using oak. I thought it tasted great. The family thought it was way too strong.

I have been mixing woods lately. I've mixed apple and cheery with a little hickory. This gave me pretty good results, but nothing lke the pecan. I think I'm hooked.

 

[Mike B.]

I've used pecan, but I personally wasn't too crazy about the smell. It seemed a little too perfumy to me.