Wood Selection for First Brisket | Cookshack

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Hey...I am cooking my first Brisket tonight and I just got done reading the 101 for the 100th time. I have Hickory, Cherry, and Apple wood on hand. I was thinking about using 3oz, but what wood, or combo of woods should I use for the first smoke?

PS...I am cooking a 11.2lb Packer in my 008.

7/26/086:33 PM

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trucky1008Member

I've had good results using a combo of Hickory and Cherry. I usually use about 2.5 Oz of each when smoking in my CS55. Good luck!

Former Member

Since this is your first brisket, you should use one wood type only and keep good notes regarding taste so you will know the difference when you use something else. To me, hickory and cherry are very similar and apple is alot milder than either of those. Hickory might be some stronger than cherry also. Between apple and cherry, apple is the one that actually smells and tastes fruity. I like white oak with brisket.

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Thanks...I went with all Hickory for this smoke. I always like Hickory in BBQ, so I figure I shouldn't try anything crazy on this first brisket.

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Kevin, how did you like the results?

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