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Wood for pork butt is typically used for smoking the meat. This type of wood imparts a flavor to the pork that is different from other meats. The most common types of wood used for smoking pork butt are hickory, maple, and oak.
Each type of wood will give the pork a different flavor. Hickory is the most common type of wood used for smoking pork butt. It imparts a strong flavor to the meat. Maple is a sweeter wood and imparts a sweeter flavor to the pork.
Oak is a more mild wood and imparts a more subtle flavor to the pork.
B&B Smoking Wood Chunks are excellent for creating additional smoke flavor for your foods, whether you’re using a charcoal, gas, electric or pellet grill. Pecan wood offers a mild flavor and often burns cooler than other cooking woods.
A superior cooking wood with a fantastic aroma, pecan is an all around favorite.
For use in all gas, charcoal & electric grills & smokers. The Wet Chunk Approach: For that moist and flavorful smoke, soak wood chunks in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain chunks, and place 3 to 4 pieces directly over the hottest area of your cooker or directly onto hot coals. Move lit wood chunks to edges as needed to create smoldering. The Dry Chunk Approach: For a steady slow release smoke, try the dry chunk method of placing 3 to 4 pieces directly onto the fire or heat source. Allow the wood chunks to ignite, then using tongs move them to the edges as needed, allowing the wood chunks to smolder without flaming up. You can use wood chunks in place of charcoal when grilling or smoking for that real wood cooking experience. Simply stack, burn and spread hot coals. When chunks as a primary heat source, always plan to have extra on hand for longer cook times. Cooking Tips: Experiment soaking your chunks with a beer, wine or fruit juice instead of water to give our flavors more complexity. Don’t open your cooker! The flavor is in the smoke so you want to keep as much smoke as possible sealed in to help flavor your food. A water bottle on hand is a great way to control flareups and add moisture to your food while cooking.
Warnings
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and wood dust, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. Caution-Flammable: Be very careful when starting any fire. Keep hot grills and cookers out of reach from children and pets. Never leave any fire unattended. When storing cooking woods, keep them in a dry area away from fire and open flame. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Warning: Use of this and other solid fuels may be restricted at times by law. Please check 1-877-4No-Burn or http://www.8774noburn.org before burning.
Wood chunks are great for adding wood smoke flavor to foods, or they can be the perfect alternative to charcoal briquets as a heat source for grilling. To add flavor while cooking with charcoal briquets, place one or two dampened wood chunks on top of the hot charcoal before placing food on the cooking grate.
Soaking wood chunks for two hours before you are ready to cook will produce more smoke and more flavor. The more wood chunks you use, the stronger the smoky flavor will be. To use as a heat source, build a pyramid of dry wood chunks and ignite 30 minutes before grilling.
After the wood chunks have started to burn, add enough additional chunks to make a strong heat source. When the chunks are red-hot and streaked with white ash, spread them into a single layer and start grilling.
Add one or two dampened wood chunks for added smoke flavor.
Camerons Products, is your best smoking products resource. Place these fists sized wood chunks on hot coals to get maximum wood flavor infused into your BBQ foods. These wood chunks need to be soaked for about 20 minutes before placing on the charcoal in your BBQ.
This package includes a 10-Pound bag of pecan wood chunks. Pecan is a distinctive flavor that adds a touch of magic to game birds and chicken. A little stronger flavor than most smoking woods.
Camerons Products is the leader in Smoke Cooking Technology and the creator of great innovative grilling products to show both the home and professional chef the easiest way to infuse a smoked or grilled flavor into all foods.
Clean Burning 100% Compressed Wood Camerons smoking wood chunks have been trusted in fine restaurants and homes for over 25 years. Don’t be fooled by competitors which have harmful preservatives or unnatural fillers.
If it doesn’t say Camerons – it isn’t. Works with gas grills, charcoal grills, and smoker boxes Ignited quickly and combusts completely to create a delicate smoky flavor.
Make deliciously tasting grilled meat with these chunks. These chunks add a natural flavor to the meat which can’t be achieved in kitchen cooked meat. Great with pork, lamb and beef, take your grilling technique to the next level with these Weber Smoking Chunks.
Smoking Wood Chips Works with gas grills, charcoal grills, and smoker boxes. Barbecue Smoking Chunks – Made of 100% natural raw timber that is precision cut and kiln dried. Smoker Wood – Ignited quickly and com-busts completely to create a delicate smoky flavor.
Coarse Cut Wood Chunks pairs well with poultry, beef, pork, lamb and cheeses.
Cowboy Apple Wood Chunks Grilling over an open fie is the oldest method of cooking known to man. On the western frontier – it was the only way to feed hungry cowhands. Frontier food was prepared over glowing wood embers and was characterized by its hearty flavours and inviting aroma.
It was over those traditional fies that ‘Cowboy Cuisine’ was born. Smoke is essential to achieve an authentic – wood-grilled flavour and smoking woods are a great way to add flavour to your backyard BBQ.
Use instead of charcoal: Build a barbeque fire with wood chunks the same way you would using charcoal. Do not water soak wood. 1) As you would with charcoal, pyramid wood chunks in a grill. 2) Light the pile of chunks using newspaper or solid starter. 3) Allow wood chunks to flame and burn for 15 to 20 minutes before spreading out coals. Cooking over wood chunks will provide a strong, smoky flavor. Use with charcoal: Place dry wood chunks directly on ready charcoal or for slower smoking, put chunks along the edge of the fire and allow to smolder. Keep water bottle handy to control flare ups. Safety First: Remember to always grill and smoke foods in an outdoor area.
Warnings
California Proposition 65: This product can expose you to wood dust, the inhalation of which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Burning wood results in emissions that can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, smoke and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Western Hickory Smoking Wood Chunks – Made in the USA – 78055 Grilling over an open fie is the oldest method of cooking known to man. On the western frontier, it was the only way to feed hungry cowhands.
Frontier food was prepared over glowing wood embers and was characterized by its hearty flavours and inviting aroma. It was over those traditional fires that “Cowboy Cuisine” was born. Smoke is essential to achieve an authentic, wood-grilled flavour and smoking woods are a great way to add flavour to your backyard BBQ.
How to Cook With Just Chunks: To retain the natural flavor, we recommend building your fire without lighter fluid. Instead, use a Western solid fire starter. Stack dry cooking chunks in a pyramid on top of a solid fire starter leaving the rough edge exposed. Then light the fire starter. Let the chunks burn for approximately 15 to 20 minutes with the lid and all vents open. For a milder flavor, allow additional time for the wood to cook down. Close the vents and lid. Wait about one minute for flames to subside, then open lid and spread chunks evenly. Place food on the grill and close the lid. Cooking with the lid closed prevents flare-ups and allows the wood to give better smoke flavor to the foods cooked. How to use with Charcoal: At Western, we recommend cooking the natural way by using lump charcoal instead of briquettes and using a solid fire starter instead of fluid to avoid having any chemicals influence your food. Light charcoal using your preferred method. Several minutes prior to cooking, add 3-5 dry chunks on a standard grill. Add more for large smokers. Continue to add chunks every 20-30 minutes during the cooking process to infuse that great smoke flavor. Tips and Techniques: Watch for flare-ups. Control by closing air vents until flames go out, then adjust to desired heat level. Vents open, more heat. Vents closed, less heat. Natural wood burns hotter than charcoal briquettes, so be careful not to overcook.
Warnings
California Residents: Burning this product may result in the emission of combustion by-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. The product contains wood dust, known by the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, contact us at info(at)woodinc.com.
Western Cherry Smoking Wood Chunks – Made in the USA – 28081 Grilling over an open fie is the oldest method of cooking known to man. On the western frontier, it was the only way to feed hungry cowhands.
Frontier food was prepared over glowing wood embers and was characterized by its hearty flavours and inviting aroma. It was over those traditional fires that “Cowboy Cuisine” was born. Smoke is essential to achieve an authentic, wood-grilled flavour and smoking woods are a great way to add flavour to your backyard BBQ.
Lighting: To retain the natural flavor we suggest building your fire without starter fluid. Stack Cooking Chunks in a pyramid and light using preferred method. Stack chunks around two crumpled sheets of newspaper, then light the paper. Let burn for 18-20 minutes with lid and all vents open. For milder flavor allow additional time for wood to cook down. Close vents and lid. Wait one minute for flames to subside. Spread Cooking Chunks evenly. Cook with lid closed. Cooking with lid closed prevents flaming and gives more real wood smoke flavor. Remember, the flavor is in the smoke. Tips and Techniques: Watch for flare-ups. Control by closing air vents until flames go out, then adjust to desired heat level. Vents open, more heat. Vents closed, less heat. Cooking Chunks burn hotter than charcoal, so be careful not to overcook.
Warnings
California Proposition 65 Warning: Burning this product may result in the emission of combustion by-products which are known by the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm.
Cherry wood like apple is fantastic with nearly any cut of meat and provides a nice sweet smoke flavor. Many competition BBQ chefs use cherry to achieve a dense smoke ring. So why wait? Fire up your smoker with your favorite cut of meat and your Cherry Wood Chips.
The distinctive and delicious cherry wood smoke flavor has been perfected especially with dark meats so if your planning on smoking a roast ribs or brisket look no further. Cherry can also add delicious flavor to smoked beans nuts cheeses and more.
Similar to apple if you want to control the extent of your flavor from the Cherry Wood Chips try mixing it with our Alder Wood Chips which adds a neutral balanced smoke without interfering with the distinct flavor of the cherry wood.
WESTERN Cooking Wood Chunks can be used in dozens of different types of grills to add that wonderful wood smoke flavor to your barbeque dishes. Chunks are great to use with charcoal for added flavor, but for best results and completely natural cooking, use only 100% wood chunks.
Apple is quickly becoming one of the most popular flavors of wood for grilling or smoking in the United States. Apple wood produces a mild yet delicate smoke with a hint of sweetness to add a very distinctive flavor to meats grilled or smoked with it.
Apple is great for pork, fish, poultry and light meat game birds.
Lighting: To retain natural flavor, we suggest building your fire without starter fluid. Stack cooking chunks in a pyramid and light using preferred method. Stack chunks around two crumpled sheets of newspaper, then light the paper. -or- Use Western Red Hot Fire Starters for a fast, safe, and non-toxic start. Let burn for 18-20 minutes with lid and all vents open. For milder flavor allow additional time for wood to cook down. Close vents and lid. Wait one minute for flames to subside. Spread cooking chunks evenly. Cook with lid closed. Cooking with lid closed prevents flaming and gives more real wood smoke flavor. Remember, the flavor is in the smoke. Tips and Techniques: Watch for flare-ups. Control by closing air vents until flames go out, then adjust to desired heat level. Vents open, more heat. Vents closed, less heat. Cooking chunks burn hotter than charcoal, so be careful not to overcook.
Warnings
California Proposition 65: Burning this product may result in the emission of combustion by-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. Use of this product and other solid fuels may be monitored at times by law. Please check 1-877-4NO-BURN or www.8774NOBURN.ORG before burning.
Extensively tested by Big Green Egg chefs. This premium range of 100% natural Wood Chunks is perfect for smoking and will continue to add a delightful aroma and rich flavour for quite some time. Soak the Wood Chunks for 30 minutes for the ultimate taste experience.
Hickory will give ribs and poultry a robust, spicy, smoky flavour. The mild aroma of apple will provide poultry with a slightly sweet, fruity flavour and a beautiful dark brown skin.
It is suggested to add chips before lighting charcoal to avoid stirring up ash. Cooking Instructions: For a lightly smoked flavor – mix a few chunks into the charcoal before lighting; for more smoked wood flavor – soak chunks in water for 30 minutes before adding to the charcoal; chunks or chips? For a less intense smoke flavor, the smaller sized chips will perform best. Chunks are larger pieces of hardwood and are ideal for creating more intense smoke over a longer period of time. Adding moisture to either will intensify the smoke and flavor.
Warnings
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including soot which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product. Certain Air Quality districts may restrict the use of this product and other solid fuels at times by law. Check 1-877-4No-Burn or www.8774Noburn.org for more information.
Western Mesquite Smoking Wood Chunks – Made in the USA – 78054 Grilling over an open fie is the oldest method of cooking known to man. On the western frontier, it was the only way to feed hungry cowhands.
Frontier food was prepared over glowing wood embers and was characterized by its hearty flavours and inviting aroma. It was over those traditional fires that “Cowboy Cuisine” was born. Smoke is essential to achieve an authentic, wood-grilled flavour and smoking woods are a great way to add flavour to your backyard BBQ.
How to Cook With Just Chunks: To retain the natural flavor, we recommend building your fire without lighter fluid. Instead, use a Western solid fire starter. Stack dry cooking chunks in a pyramid on top of a solid fire starter leaving the rough edge exposed. Then light the fire starter. Let the chunks burn for approximately 15 to 20 minutes with the lid and all vents open. For a milder flavor, allow additional time for the wood to cook down. Close the vents and lid. Wait about one minute for flames to subside, then open lid and spread chunks evenly. Place food on the grill and close the lid. Cooking with the lid closed prevents flare-ups and allows the wood to give better smoke flavor to the foods cooked. How to use with Charcoal: At Western, we recommend cooking the natural way by using lump charcoal instead of briquettes and using a solid fire starter instead of fluid to avoid having any chemicals influence your food. Light charcoal using your preferred method. Several minutes prior to cooking, add 3-5 dry chunks on a standard grill. Add more for large smokers. Continue to add chunks every 20-30 minutes during the cooking process to infuse that great smoke flavor. Tips and Techniques: Watch for flare-ups. Control by closing air vents until flames go out, then adjust to desired heat level. Vents open, more heat. Vents closed, less heat. Natural wood burns hotter than charcoal briquettes, so be careful not to overcook.
Warnings
California Residents: Burning this product may result in the emission of combustion by-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. The product contains wood dust, known by the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, contact us at info(at)woodinc.com.
15. B & B Wood Chips, Smoking, Hickory, Texas Style – 2.94 l
B&B wood smoking chips help backyard grilling enthusiasts add that delicious aromatic wood smoked flavored to anything they want to put on top of their grill. An easy and convenient way to change the flavor of your favorite BBQ dishes 7 varieties of B&B smoking chips are available so you can try a different type of wood smoke flavor every night.
The best choice for smoking with gas grills B&B smoking chips can be used in either a metal smoker box/tray or in an aluminum foil pouch. The chips can also add a smoked flavor to foods cooked on a charcoal grill when chips are placed in an aluminum foil pouch next to the coals of your fire.
For use in all gas; charcoal & electric grills & smokers. The Wet Chip Approach: For the moist flavor, soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Drains chips, and using a foil pouch with holes or smoker tray, place directly over the hottest area of your cooker. Have extras on hand for longer cook times. The Dry Chip Approach: For a steady slow release smoke, try the dry chip method of placing chips loosely around the edge of your fire or near your heat source. The heat will allow the chips to slowly smolder. For a more intense smoke, place chips directly onto heat source and add chips as needed. Cooking Tips: Experiment soaking your chips with a beer, wine or fruit juice instead of water to give your flavors more complexity. Don’t open your cooker! The flavor is in the smoke so you want to keep as much smoke as possible sealed into help flavor your food. A water bottle on hand is a great way to control flareups and add moisture to your food while cooking.
Warnings
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and wood dust, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protections. Caution-Flammable: Be very careful when starting any fire. Keep hot grills and cookers out of reach from children and pets. Never leave any fire unattended. When storing cooking woods, keep them in a dry area away from fire and open flame. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Warning: Use of this and other solid fuels may be restricted at times by law. Please check 1-877-4No-Burn or www.8774noburn.org before burning.
16. Western Premium BBQ Products Post Oak BBQ Cooking Chunks, 570 Cu in
WESTERN Cooking Wood Chunks can be used in dozens of different types of grills to add that wonderful wood smoke flavor to your barbeque dishes. Chunks are great to use with charcoal for added flavor, but for best results and completely natural cooking, use only 100% wood chunks.
Hickory is the most commonly used wood for smoking. Hickory has a sweet to strong, heavy bacon flavor that works great for poultry, pork, ham, beef and sausage.
Western BBQ cooking chunks help backyard grillers add a delicious aromatic wood smoked flavor to anything they put on top of their grill. An excellent alternative to charcoal, WW Wood cooking chunks are all natural aromatic hardwoods that provide an authentic western flavor from natural wood smoke.
Used with charcoal, the cooking chunks add real wood smoke flavor to your dishes. Used alone, the chunks provide you with a fire ready to cook over in 18-20 minutes and burns cleaner than charcoal with much less ash left when you are finished.
Western cooking chunks are 100 percent natural, fist-sized hardwood chunks kiln dried for consistent performance. Offered in a variety of wood choices so you can try a new flavor every night or mix woods for a unique blend of flavors.
Cowboy 100% all natural mesquite wood chips add a smoky flavor to your grilled foods. The hearty aroma and full flavor of mesquite wood gives meat an unmistakable woodsy taste. This flavor goes well with any meat, but pairs particularly well with beef, pork and chicken.
Like all Cowboy wood chips, these mesquite wood chips burn more quickly than chunks, making them perfect for shorter cook times.
Use with Gas Grills: On a gas grill, fill a reusable smoker tray or a foil pouch with two to three handfuls of wood chips. Place the tray or pouch directly over the hottest burner until it begins to smoke. Using tongs, move it to one side to make room for the food. The chips will smoke for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to have a second pouch or smoker tray ready when cooking for longer periods of time. Use with Charcoal: For a fast burst of smoke, throw dry chips directly onto your already prepared coals. The chips will flare-up and smoke quickly. This is perfect for steaks, chicken cuts, and other quick grilling items. When smoking for longer periods, fill a smoker tray or foil pouch with wood chips and place it on the cooking grid above the coals or beside the coals in the fire area. The chips will begin to smoke within 10 to 15 minutes so adjust your timing based on the charcoal you are using.
Warnings
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains wood dust, the Inhalation of which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Burning wood results in emissions that can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, smoke and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All of our wood is heat treated to a minimum interior temperature of 71 degrees C for at least 75 minutes. Heat treatment eliminates pests and prevents mold. For more information, visit: www.cowboycharcoal.com/heat-treatment/. Safety First: Remember to always grill and smoke foods in an outdoor area.
19. Jack Daniel’s 180 Cu. in. Whiskey Barrel Smoking Oak Wood Chips (4-Pack)
This bag has 180 cubic inches of oak wood chips that are made from real Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Brand whiskey barrels. Those chips will make grilling and smoking your favorite foods that much better.
These chunks of wood can be used for charcoal, gas, or electric grills, as well as personal and large-scale smokers. These wood chips are an excellent way to add texture and layers of flavor to the food you cook.
These wood chunks will pair perfectly with a wide-range of foods, including things like ribs, wings, whole chicken, beef sirloin, fish, brisket, pork loin, and more. Show your grill who’s boss by changing the way you grill with the help of the Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Barrel Wood Chips.
In1in x 1in size chipsmade in the usa jack daniel’s bbq smoking chips – jack daniel’s tennessee whiskey is aged in charred white oak barrels. During the aging process, the whiskey is drawn in and out of the wood giving it its distinctive color and flavor.
A portion of whiskey remains in the wood after the barrels are emptied. Some of these barrels are made into jack daniel’s wood smoking chips. These smoking chips will add the distinctive flavor of jack daniel’s tennessee whiskey to food cooked on gas and charcoal grills or electric smokers.
Every drop of jack daniel’s tennessee whiskey is made in lynchburg, tennessee at america’s oldest registered distillery. The folks there still use the same care and methods that jack daniel established back in 1866.
This commitment to quality, along with unique charcoal-mellowed flavor, has led to jack daniel’s fame around the world, a simple reminder that quality never goes out of style. Your friends at jack daniel’s remind you to drink responsibly.
Instructions: when using a gas or charcoal grill, add two to three handfuls of Wood chips in a reusable smoker tray or a heavy-duty foil pouch place the tray or pouch on the grill directly over the hottest burner or coals until it begins to smoke. Once the chips are smoking. Move them to the side to make room for the food. Watch for flare-ups. Electric smokers come with a smoker tray built right in. See the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular model.
Warnings
California Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains wood dust inhalation of woods dust known to the state of California to cause cancer. Burning wood results in emissions that can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide smoke and other combustion by-products, which are known the State of California to cause cancer. Birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Use of this product and other solid fuels may be restricted at times by law. Please check 1-877-4NO-BURN or www.8774NOBURN.ORG before burning.
Conclusion
Wood for pork butt can come from many different types of trees, but the most common woods used are hickory, mesquite, and apple. Each type of wood imparts a different flavor to the meat, so it is important to choose the right wood for the desired flavor.
Hickory is the strongest of the three woods and imparts a strong, smoky flavor to the pork. Mesquite is a bit milder, with a sweet, smoky flavor. Apple is the mildest of the three and imparts a sweet, fruity flavor.