Wood mixes

[russell swift]

Anybody ever try a mix of apple and pecan for a pork butt? I'm cooking a pork butt and some chickens, and looking to find a combination for both meats. Always enjoyed the sweet taste that pecan brings, thought apple would balance out its sweetness and give it a smokey taste.

 

[Susan Z]

Sounds like a winner to me! Give it a go.

 

[Bryan S]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by russell swift:
Anybody ever try a mix of apple and pecan for a pork butt? I'm cooking a pork butt and some chickens, and looking to find a combination for both meats. Always enjoyed the sweet taste that pecan brings, thought apple would balance out its sweetness and give it a smokey taste. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
When i do pork or beef i always mix smoke woods. I always use pecan and use apple or cherry with a 50/50 ratio. When i do poultry i just use a single smoke wood usually apple.

 

[SteveM.]

What does that Apple taste like on chicken? I bought a bag last year from BBQ Galore and have yet to use it? Might be what I smoke with today.

 

[Greg Rempe]

I agree with Bryan S...nice to see you again!

Pecan and applewood will be good together!

 

[Bryan S]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Morgan:
What does that Apple taste like on chicken? I bought a bag last year from BBQ Galore and have yet to use it? Might be what I smoke with today. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Apple goes good with anything. Nice sweet mild smoke.

 

[Ray Crick]

I have mixed apple and pecan to smoke turkey. Great flavor!

Ray

 

[Guest]

Ya know what's good on pork..
Hickory and Peach...
WOW

 

[Matt Faery]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Morgan:
What does that Apple taste like on chicken? I bought a bag last year from BBQ Galore and have yet to use it? Might be what I smoke with today. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I use apple wood and hickory with chicken, 3:1 ratio. I then inject with apple juice. Along with the rub I put on, it tastes fantastic.

 

[michael mc]

Yes, I've done pecan and apple on a butt, it's a good combination. The milder apple dilutes the sharpness of the pecan and adds a sweet undertone to balance the strength of the pecan.
Pecan makes such a great base for any meat. Add in oak, cherry, or hickory for beef and lamb For the lighter meats soften its richness with fruitwood or maple.

 

[Steve Petrone]

Just finished a peach and hickory cook. Mmmmmm good. If you are near the SC peach orchards you are in luck for wood.