would you use Alder wood for grilling meats?

[Regina S]

What types of meat can you use Alder wood chunks and chips for? I have a bunch of western red alder wood. I know it is good with salmon. Can I use this for grilling a steak or what other meats?
Thank you.

 

[Bill W. Michigan]

You can use it with chicken, fish veggies as Alder has a lighter smoke flavor. I think if you use it with beef or pork the flavor of the meat would overpower the smokiness. Anyway that's what I use it for.

 

[Regina S]

Thanks Bill. I was not sure what the taste/smell is like. But I can sure tell you this box sitting in my office is making me hungry for grillin' something!!!

 

[timothy]

I use Eastern Alder which is similar to Birch.I don't know if there is much of a difference between western or eastern, but I do like it for chicken on the WSM.

It has a mild semi sweet flavor which will prolly work on pork also.

Tim

 

[Regina S]

Oh thanks Timothy! That sounds delcious, so yes I will use it on chicken and pork.
You guys are the BEST!!