Wood Suggestions for smoking a pork shoulder.

smokintim · Jan 20, 2012

I'll be smoking my first pork shoulder next week and wondered if anyone had any suggestions regarding mixing different types of wood or just sticking with one type. I'm considering going with hickory or apple. Does mixing the two work?

diesel · Jan 20, 2012

mixing is fine in my book. but if I have plenty of apple I would just use that.

alelover · Jan 20, 2012

Hickory and apple is a great combo for pork.

smokinhusker · Jan 20, 2012

I've used apple alone or apple and mesquite

smokininidaho · Jan 20, 2012

I've used apple, cherry and maple with great results. I'm not a big fan of hickory as I think it overpowers the taste of the meat and too strong of a smoke flavor, that's just me though many love hickory for smoking. Mix and match is fine too, I do it all the time.

frosty · Jan 20, 2012

I've had good luck with Pecan. It is more subdued, but still adds a nice flavor. Mixing woods makes sense too.

fire in the hole · Jan 20, 2012

I read somewhere a few years back that fruit woods go real good with pork. Maple, not being a fruit wood, also goes good with pork. I have been very satisfied with the smoke flavors with these woods.

chef jimmyj · Jan 20, 2012

I mix Hickory and Apple frequently...Nice mellow flavor...JJ

oldschoolbbq · Jan 20, 2012

Smokintim , Butt is very forgiving and Smokes well with most ant wood. I suggest getting what is local and using that, the regional taste will most likely be welcome ... just MHO.

big andy a · Jan 20, 2012

Chef JimmyJ said:
I mix Hickory and Apple frequently...Nice mellow flavor...JJ

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hickorychip · Feb 1, 2012

I used beech and cherry. It was excellent.

hickorychip · Feb 1, 2012

I used beech and cherry. It was excellent.

big dee · Feb 1, 2012

Big Andy A said:
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SmokinAl · Feb 2, 2012

I use a combo of hickory, oak, & pecan.

hdsmoke · Feb 2, 2012

I normally use a combo cherry and hickory. I normally always have cherry in my firewood pile, which is good cause its my favorite, and i get hickory end cuts from a local wood shop. Sometimes i use cherry alone. Im sure you would be fine with apple alone or mixing. Have fun.

patriots · Feb 2, 2012

apple is great. hard to get in the north east

sprky · Feb 2, 2012

I mix hickory and apple all the time with great results

smokintim · Feb 3, 2012

I ended up mixing hickory and cherry. Turned out well. Everyone enjoyed it. Can't wait until next time!

coacher72 · Feb 3, 2012

I'm a Hickory and Apple guy also

smokinhusker · Feb 3, 2012

Any Q-view? I've got an 8 pounder getting ready to smoke tomorrow, unfortunately in 14 inches of SNOW! I'm torn between mesquite and apple or alder.

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