Hi everyone. Newbie here from the Philippines who needs your expert advice.

[softflowerboy]

I started fabricating my own smoker in our yard a week ago but my problem is to where to source out my firewood and where to buy a reliable thermometer/ temp gauge? Since oak/ hickory supply is inconsistently available and a lot more expensive than the locally available wood here, it would be more sustainable to discover some firewood alternative here. Hope someone could help me.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Below is a list of common Smoking Wood. Is anything you have locally listed?...JJ

Guide For Woods Used To Smoke Food

Here is a list that is not complete, but informative none the less. Courtesy of Dionysus.... Reference guide for Woods used to Smoke Food ACACIA - these trees are in the same family as mesquite. When burned in a smoker, acacia has a flavor...

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