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    Wood chunks as main fuel source?

    I do have a Lowes in town, a HD only 30 minutes away and I've seen them offer the splits, but was hoping I could stick primarily to Apple and Pecan, which they don't seem to offer. I may just have to give Hickory a try, but my only concern is I've heard it can be pretty powerful, though I just...
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    Wood chunks as main fuel source?

    Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately my variance is seems much more than that and never really stays steady throughout the cook, for very long anyway. I will check out Craigslist though, maybe I'll get lucky there! Thanks again!!
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    Wood chunks as main fuel source?

    Thanks Mike, I'm in central KY and hickory is probably the most popular or at least most readily available in my area, but I have concerns using that in a long smoke, like brisket or pork butts as I've read it can be fairly strong. Though I suppose it certainly wouldn't hurt to try it and see...
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    Wood chunks as main fuel source?

    Thanks for the reply!
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    Wood chunks as main fuel source?

    Hello, I'm fairly new to smoking and one my biggest challenges is maintaining temperature. I've been using an Oklahoma Joe's Highland smoker since last year and primarily using a variety of charcoals as my main heat source, different lump charcoal brands and regular briquettes . I would...
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