Weight or size of wood chunks?

rick201mMember

HI. I've heard and seen both in here and in the recipe books the amounts of wood as being in "# of ounces" and "# of chunks".

Do we want to use wood based on it's weight? I think this is the correct way but I used mesquite today (had previously been using hickory) and used the same weight as normal - 2oz. But, the mesquite was lighter so it took two "chunks" instead of the usual one.

I smoked 5 racks of baby backs and they seemed a slight bit on the bitter side and it seemed to come from the wood flavor. So, did I use too much with that extra "chunk", even though it weighed 2 ozs? Cooked as per the recipe book 3-1/2 to 4hrs at 225.

Thanks very much, Rick in CO

3/7/0410:16 PM

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Mesquite is a strong smoke and better for beef or wild game. I like it on butts and shoulders also. Try an ounce or 2 with a large brisket or deer roast. I think you will like it better if you let it smoke for a few minutes before you put the meat in. Also, try to use heartwood without rotten or bark pieces. Good mesquite is hard to find and is best used over a big campfire with a spit.

3/7/0411:02 PM

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Mesquite is stronger in smoke flavor. If you are used to Hickory it will taste a bit different as well. You can try cutting back on the wood. It may be that you just prefer Hickory over the taste of Mesquite. If you want a different taste for your Baby Backs, try some Apple or Cherry. Can mix the Apple or Cherry with Hickory. 2oz. total for the mix.

3/8/048:51 AM

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