Picking up my OBS tomorrow!

[ajholt7]

I am picking up my first smoker tomorrow!  I am pretty excited.  Any suggestions as to a first smoke flavor?

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum ajholt7!

It really depends on taste.

I would suggest Apple, it is a nice mild wood.

If you like it stonger, try Hickory.

[MPTubbs]

Welcome ajholt7.

You can't go wrong with hickory.

[Quarlow]

Welcome to the forum ajholt7. You are going to love this place. Don't be afraid to ask any questions at all. We live for this. Just keep that vent open(1/4 to 1/2 most of the time and wide open for all poultry. Here is a quick wood flavour chart to get you started and there is a more indepth wood guide on the recipe site. www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php


Mesquite-Very strong
Hickory-strong
Oak-strong but not overpowering
Pecan-mild version of Oak
Maple-Mild
Cherry-Mild & fruity
Apple-Mild, fruity with a slight sweetness
Alder-Light with a hint of sweetness

[Habanero Smoker]

Hi ajholt7;

Welcome to the forum.

As far as wood flavor, it is also a good idea to consider what you will be smoking when you select a wood.

Here is a direct link to the guide Quarlow is referring to:
Bisquettes

[ArnieM]

Hi aj and welcome to the forum.

I'm sure we all have our favorites.  I tend to go with hickory for pork, apple for chicken, maple for bacon (hickory coming soon), mesquite for brisket and oak for roast beef.  I haven't done any salmon yet but understand that alder is kind of traditional.

Keep some notes of what you smoke.  They can come in handy many months down the road.