Different Types of Wood for Smoking

Choosing the type of wood you want to cook with can be a puzzle if you do not know what wood is available, and how each type of wood will effect the meat you are cooking in terms of flavor. My favorite type of wood to use is mesquite, and basically I use it for everything I smoke. Sometimes I add other woods such as apple, cherry, or pecan to give different tastes to the meat, but most of the time I use pure mesquite.