Cherry wood for Baby Back ribs?
I'm going to fire up the Weber Smokey Mountain this morning to smoke some Costco baby backs. I generally prefer Oak for ribs but opened up my wood box and don't have any. I have a bunch of Cherry woo...
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Y-Guy wrote:
I keep a copy of the Traeger Pellet Guide on my phone and on the fridge.
Cherry is ok, but I prefer to mix it with Hickory. I would not recommend mixing with Mesquite, just a bit to strong.
I've got St. Louis Ribs ready for the smoker in an hour, blend of Apple & Alder pellets.
Everyone's palate is different. Try the cherry and taste... you will then know if you never want to do it again or if it's so good you want to use cherry more often. No way for a group or a chart to make that decision for your taste buds. For example, I really like hickory for my fish, but the chart (and probably most people) say not to use hickory with fish.
