You’ve seen them on the shelves, now it's time to grab a bag and add them to your grilling style. Watch as Ace’s Grilling Expert, gives you the tips and advice to create an amazing meal.
Adding wood fired flavor to your Big Green Egg creates a delicious and unique cooking experience many people are unaware of due to the confusion between wood chunks vs. chips. Here we talk about when to use each and how to use them to add even more flavor to your BBQ adventures.
Wood Chips:
- Wood chips are smaller pieces of wood, adding a burst of smoke and catching on fire before they’re finished.
- This burst of smoke is great for adding a finishing touch to the end of your cook.
- Measure the amount of chips by the handful. This keeps the smoke even for an overall smooth smoke flavor.
- Can be placed on the charcoal or in a smoker box.
Wood Chunks:
- Wood chunks are larger, allowing for a longer sustained smoke while grilling.
- Chunks tend to smolder, making chunks a low and slow roasting method
- Measure the amount of wood chunks based on desired flavor. The smoker the meat, the more chunks added to the grill.
- Chunks can be removed if needed to stop adding smoke
Choosing Between the Two:
Ask yourself a few questions that can help you decide whether chips or chunks are best for your occasion.
- What are you cooking? Does it cook fast or slow?
- What wood flavors pair with the meal?
- Who are you cooking for? What flavors do they like?
Once you've though about that, consider these smoke flavor profiles.
- Strong smoke: mesquite and hickory
- Medium smoke: Oak, almond, and peach
- Mild smoke: Apple, cherry, and maple
For more helpful tips, visit Ace Hardware's Tips & Advice or a Neighborhood Ace Published on 7/12/2024. Always follow manufacturer's instructions before using any product.
