Discover Smoking Woods and Chunks from BBQ Flavour
At BBQ Flavour, we understand that choosing the right smoking wood chunks can make the difference between a standard grilling experience and a culinary masterpiece. Smokes and chunks are essential for adding extra flavour to dishes. Our high-quality smoking woods and chunks will take your barbecue skills to the next level and enable you to create unforgettable dishes.
The importance of quality smoking wood
Why smoke wood? Smoked wood is not just an add-on; it is an essential element that provides a distinctive smoke flavour that opens the door to a world of flavour variations. Each type of wood has the power to give off unique aromas, which you can experiment with to find the perfect flavour balance for any type of food.
Our carefully selected smoking woods
Our range includes various types of smoking chunks, each carefully selected to meet the requirements of different grilling styles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smoking Woods and Chunks
Is it similar to smoke dust?
No, smoke dust is finer and burns faster than our chunks and smoking wood, making it suitable for very short smoking sessions or specific smoking applications such as in smoke boxes or smokers' ovens.
What is wood dust?
Smoke dust consists of very finely chopped wood and is used for quick release of smoke, ideal for subtle smoking of food in closed smoking systems.
How do you use smoke wood chunks?
Smoke wood chunks are placed directly on the coals of your barbecue or in a smoke box if you use a gas barbecue. They are ideal for long smoking sessions because they smoke more slowly and evenly than smaller wood chips.
How many chunks of smoking wood?
The number of smoking chunks to use depends on the duration of your smoking session and the size of your grill or smoker. For a standard barbecue, 3 to 5 chunks are usually enough to give a rich smoke flavour to your dishes.
Why wet smoke chunks?
Soaking smoking wood in water can help to slow down the burning process, making the wood give off smoke for longer. This is especially useful for shorter grilling sessions to prevent the wood from burning too quickly.
Are there also apple chunks?
Yes, check out the full range here, with top quality charcoal, binchotan, smoking wood, chunks and accessories.
Which smoking chunks for which meat?
- Beef: Hickory, Oak, Mesquite
- Pork: Apple, Cherry, Hickory
- Poultry: Apple, Cherry, Maple
- Fish: Alder, Maple, Apple
What is the quality of the smoking wood like?
At BBQ Flavour, we strive for top quality by using only naturally dried and untreated wood, so it contains no chemicals and gives a pure smoke flavour.
How quickly will I receive the smoke wood?
In the Netherlands and Belgium, the smoke wood is usually delivered within 2 days, so you can start barbecuing quickly.
How do you use chunks?
You can soak the chunks in water, beer or wine for extra flavour before use. Place the chunks directly on the hot coals or in a smoker box over the fire to generate a consistent smoke.
