More wood with more meat?

[mita5]

Hello,

I have what you'll all think is probably a stupid question, but I'm new! I bought a model 3DW and am wondering if I see a recipe for one piece of meat and I want to increase it to 2 pieces (or 4!), do I increase the amount of wood or is it the same amount of wood even with more meat? Like I see there is the pulled pork that shows 6 oz wood for a 9 Lb pork butt. If I were to put in 2 butts, or 4, do I still use that same 6 oz of wood or does it go to to 12+ oz? Thanks!

 

[Lonzinomaker]

I use the same amount of wood and haven't noticed any need to use more wood with more meat.

 

[old sarge]

First off, welcome to the forum.  I don't see a need to increase the amount of wood used. It is about how much smoke flavor you want as opposed to the amount of food being smoked.  6 ounces should be plenty; maybe too much if you want a nice, mild smokiness.  You will have to be the judge and adjust accordingly.

 

[OldeSmoker]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your new 3DW. I’m on the other side of the wood fence. Like David said you will have to experiment to see what you like best. I prefer a deeper smoke flavor, not bitter but deeper smoke into the large cuts of meat. I have experimented extensively and typically use about 30-50% more wood for my brisket and pork butts. I have found that placing the wood chunks at different places in the smoke box causes it to last longer and create smoke for a longer period of time. Good luck!

 

[mita5]

Thanks!