Guide to Smoking Times, Temperatures and Woods

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Well guy's in the past I have noticed that some of you have had different settings ( temp's  ) and or cook times when cooking ribs which will be my first cook this weekend ( 2 to 3 maybe 4  slaps ) most likely Baby back so my question is ..........................even though there is a chart to view ....could you please give me any suggestions or thoughts on cook time and temp ?

 

[jcboxlot]

235 deg, at least 5 hours.  Check at 5 hours and add wet sauce if you like. 

 

[1stlink]

Thank you for the very helpful guide. I have saved it and will be printing it out shortly.
I noticed that pecan wood is not mentioned for smoking pork and was wondering if Gregg or anyone else could comment on that.

Also no mention of peach. Is it safe to assume that it would be used just like apple or cherry?
Thanks again,
Ralph

 

[NDKoze]

I haven't used Peach before. But like apple, it is a mild smoking wood and can be used much like apple.

 

[DivotMaker]

Ralph, we just couldn't list all the woods that are good!  Peach is great on pork, especially combined with a mix of hickory.  Very mild and sweet - I like it better than apple.  Adds a little orange color to your bark, too!

 

[1stlink]

Man you guys are Johnny on the spot or should I say Gregg and Tony on the spot?
I noticed that Pecan is not mentioned in the pork section. I was planning on using some pecan 2 oz., mixed with Apple 3.5 oz, on my Boston butt tonight.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Cheers, Ralph

 

[SuperDave]

This isn't an absolute, but the majority of my smokes are 2 fruits and a nut.  Apple and cherry dominate the 2 fruits.  Pecan is the dominant nut. 

 

[tnlyne]

Ralph, I ordered 30 pounds of peach from fruitawood just before getting my #2. I guess I should have read more of the forums before ordering such a large amount.  :-[  Now I'm looking for any takers that want to buy/trade so I can get a bigger selection of woods. I've been using mostly peach and some hickory (from the #2 delivery) on my recent smokes. I also have some apple chips I've tried once.


Anyway, I really enjoyed the peach wood on the turkey I did. I'm doing some ribs tomorrow and will use peach with them.

 

[1stlink]

Hi Tony, I would be interested in getting some of your peach chunks if the shipping doesn't tear me up. Let me know what it would cost for 5 to 10 pounds of peach shipped. My ZIP Code is 34112

If you prefer you can PM me or send email direct.

 

[DivotMaker]

Tony - you might want to post your peach wood in "For Sale or Trade." 

 

[tnlyne]

Tony - you might want to post your peach wood in "For Sale or Trade." 

Had it posted there after xmas (http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=2573.msg17906#msg17906).

Ralph, I'll look at shipping costs and PM you.

 

[DivotMaker]

Oops...sorry, Tony - missed the For Sale post. :-[

 

[Gary J]

Tony, It appears there is a guide available to smoking times, temps & woods, but I can't find it.  How do I see it to download??  I'm a Newbie here, looking for help.  Thanks  Gary J

 

[1stlink]

Tony, It appears there is a guide available to smoking times, temps & woods, but I can't find it.  How do I see it to download??  I'm a Newbie here, looking for help.  Thanks  Gary J

Welcome aboard Gary J,
The first post in this thread includes a downloadable PDF
here it is.
http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2151.0;attach=3582

 

[Gary J]

Thank you much, I'll put it to good use as I start getting into this. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Welcome to the club, Gary!  When you have a minute or two, head over to the "Introductions" section and tell us a little about yourself.  We like to get to know our new "Club Lazy Q" members! 8)  Nice to see a town in your signature line, too.  You never know what SI owner might be your neighbor!

 

[jbauch357]

Alder would be a good (and I think traditional) additional wood type for Salmon, for the next time you're doing updates on the sheet.

 

[DivotMaker]

Thanks Josh.

 

[tnlyne]

I just ordered some Alder, Sweet Cherry, and Hickory. I plan to try some Alder mixed with a little something else for a near term Salmon smoke.

 

[1stlink]

I just got some Alder but didn't use yet. Supposed to be good for salmon and other fish as well as other meats. I need to do some reading on the fish section before I jump in..  ???