What do you find gives the strongest....

[mikecorn.1]

I'm still experimenting with different woods and the amount of smoke flavor the will add to meats or other things when smoked in the Bradley. I've only used apple, mesquite and pecan due to the limited selection where I live. I would like to see what some of you think so that I can order some online and try them out. Thanks. Saw this polling option on the forum and seeing if it will work. Funny I dont even know how it works but I will give it a try. Just filled in the blanks.  ;D  :D  :)

[OU812]

To me it has to do with the kind of meat you are using

Pecan would be a little strong on a chicken just right on a butt and all most perfect on a brisket, but everyones tastes are different and this is just an example

Just my 2 cents

[mikecorn.1]

I'll take 2 cents any day, thats what i am looking for, members opinions with any level of experience. thanks. Hopefully more members and folks lurking around the forum (yes you  ;D  8) reading this now, can put some input.  ;)

[Tenpoint5]

Mike simple put it is going to depend on what region you live in and what your Tastes are. I myself am a Hickory guy from the Midwest. WTS is one of them Texas guys he prefers Messy Wood. Nepas uses a lot of Oak if I remember right. The main thing is finding what YOU like and running with it.

[Caneyscud]

Mike

I have found Mesquite being the strongest flavor because of it resinous or oily composition, followed by Hickory and Pecan (similar) then oak.  Mesquite is not necessarily the strongest wood you can smoke with - try walnut some time.  Of course can't get walnut in pucks, but if you could, might also try persimmon, and pinion pine, and grapevine - all strong flavors and smokiness in my smokers.  I love mesquite and smoke on it frequently - just not in the Bradley.  For whatever reason, I don't prefer the taste of mesquite in the Bradley as I do in other smokers!  It may be that the bark is not present, or maybe the insects - the mesquite wood I get quite often harbors a lot of insect life (including some BIG grubs) - more so than the other woods.  yummy!  In the pucks I've tried the mesquite, hickory, pecan, apple, alder, and oak.  Prefer hickory, pecan, and oak.  Use them on everything but sometimes on fish or chicken applele or alder.  Have the maple and cherry, just haven't used them yet. 

[pensrock]

I prefer hickory therefore do not use a lot of mesquite but I think these two are the strongest, I use a lot of oak also but think the other two are stronger tasting. IMHO
I use apple more than any other wood.