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sandblast
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May 10, 2013

Hardwood cooking chunks

Went to buy Oak cooking chunks for the smoker and none found
Plenty of other flavors.
Wally World, Home depot and Lowe`s.
None had an answer why they are not available this year. Anybody know?
Thanks E.P.

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  • Thanks for the replies
    I like to mix Oak w/ Hickory (as per an ole Alabama pro)

    Dave I`m finding lots of pecan @Home Depot And Lowe`s
    p.s. Dave thanks for your recipes

    E.P.
  • I second the ACE hardware recommendation. It is also the only place I'm finding pecan.
  • I used to have oak by the cord and grilled with it quite a bit. Now days I use hickory or mesquite for flavor in my gas BBQ and they add great taste. Its all good :C
  • Ace Hardware in my area used to sell oak chunks....haven't shopped for chunks since I switched to a gas smoker.
  • sandblast wrote:
    Went to buy Oak cooking chunks for the smoker and none found
    Plenty of other flavors.
    Wally World, Home depot and Lowe`s.
    None had an answer why they are not available this year. Anybody know?
    Thanks E.P.


    Probably the normal disconnect between customers and suppliers. I would imagine much of it comes from waste in barrel stave manufacturing and it's still going strong. I'm sure someone will disagree, but I have a hard time telling the difference between oak and hickory.
  • I don't think I have ever seen Oak chunks for sale (other than firewood).
    We get Hickory, mesquite or Applewood in FL. I have used oak from my wood pile before. Apple is my favorite.