Best Wood for BBQ

Small piles of oak, hickory, apple, cherry, pecan, and mesquite wood chunks beside chicken, ribs, fish, and vegetables.

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Wood for Smoke: Hickory, Oak, Apple, Cherry, Mesquite, and More

How common smoking woods differ, how much to use, and how to avoid overpowering food.

May 17, 2026 Beginner 5 min read