sugar maple smoke wood

[BenjaminW]

I got some sugar maple smoke wood and I was wondering what to expect from it. Has anyone ever used it before?

 

[K Kruger]

It is sweet. Good with game hens, chicken and some bacon, though I add a little hickory when using it for bacon.

 

[Bruce Bissonnette]

Using some tonight with some apple and hickory on a pork butt overnighter.

 

[Mike Batsarisakis]

Bruce,

How was that maple wood on your cook? Were there any discernable flavors or aromas imparted by the maple?

 

[Doug D]

Maple is quite discernable-- you will guess it in a blind taste test every time because it tastes like, well, maple. Used it on turkey once; won't again.

 

[Mike Batsarisakis]

Yes, indeed...like maple syrup without the overwhelming sweetness.

 

[BenjaminW]

Thanks for the help guys. I have apple, oak and the sugar maple at home. I think I might try a little maple next time I cook a ham or something like that. It sounds like the kind of wood that you dont wanna over do.