New to forum. Turkey breast and Sprial Ham question

[FishersDave]

Hello all!

Was I this forum many many years ago and kinda lost track so back will a new question. Decided to smoke both a sprial ham and a turkey breast. Gonna do both at the same time, using recipes from on here. My question is what wood should I use? And good combos since I am smoking two different meats?

Dave

 

[smokerjim]

I personally prefer hickory, sometimes I mix hickory and apple

 

[jcam222]

Really depends on taste. My crew prefers milder woods like apple or cherry for the bird.

 

[FishersDave]

I have smoked a lot with both apple and cherry and love it! Just looking for something new I guess. How about Maple or Pecan?

 

[gmc2003]

I like apple with poultry, but have used hickory. Be careful using hickory with the turkey, because birds take on smoke really quick IMHO(you don't want to overpower the turkey). So go lite. Ham is good with either.

Chris

 

[smokerjim]

I've used maple, I like it I would say on the mild side, never used pecan so I can't give you my opinion on that.

 

[oldsmokerdude]

As others have mentioned, it really depends on your taste. The smoke is just one of the elements of the final flavor profile and may not even be the dominant one, depending on wood, smoke time and temp, etc.

That said, Oak (Pin Oak if you can get it)is a mild flavor that complements most meat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for either turkey or ham.

 

[FishersDave]

What would be a good mix for Maple and or Pecan? I did a bird last year with Apple and it was great. Did the ham with cherry last Easter and it was delish. Just trying to test some stuff I guess