Well, I have read a lot of good things about the A-MAZE-N box and the MES and plan to pull the trigger and order one. I also want to order some dust at the same time. I see on the website that the 5lb size is a much better deal (cost per pound) than the 1 lb size for the standard woods and so feel compelled to order a 5lb bag size instead of 1 lb bags from the git go. The question is which wood dust to choose. The 5lb size comes in Cherry, Hickory, Maple, or Mesquite.
Any opinions on which wood dust is a good all around choice for doing hot smokes (particularly for ribs, pork butts, turky legs, and brisket) in my MES 40? I have found myself that Mesquite can be a bit strong when using chips and chunks, but I don't know if this might be the same with the guaranteed very nice thin blue smoke you get with the A-MAZE-N box.
I realize everyone has their own tastes, but I thought I would ask anyway.
Any opinions on which wood dust is a good all around choice for doing hot smokes (particularly for ribs, pork butts, turky legs, and brisket) in my MES 40? I have found myself that Mesquite can be a bit strong when using chips and chunks, but I don't know if this might be the same with the guaranteed very nice thin blue smoke you get with the A-MAZE-N box.
I realize everyone has their own tastes, but I thought I would ask anyway.
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