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Woods => What type of tree do you use? => Topic started by: wehill on April 10, 2017, 08:23:53 AM
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I have never used apricot wood for smoking. A neighbor cut down an apricot tree that had been severely damaged by wind. I picked up a couple hundred pounds of the wood. In my research I have discovered that many compare apricot to hickory, but not quite as strong. Some say they use it on poultry and pork which is usually what I do with hickory. Anyone have any experience with apricot? I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions or experiences with Apricot wood.
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I used to have an apricot tree and would use the limbs that I pruned in the smoker. Since I typically use wood blends, my use was with other wood to make a more complete flavor profile like apricot, hickory and pecan. I don't think you will be disappointed using it in a blended way. It is milder so if you used it straight you might think that the smoke flavor wasn't strong enough.
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I used to have an apricot tree and would use the limbs that I pruned in the smoker. Since I typically use wood blends, my use was with other wood to make a more complete flavor profile like apricot, hickory and pecan. I don't think you will be disappointed using it in a blended way. It is milder so if you used it straight you might think that the smoke flavor wasn't strong enough.
Think I will try half apricot and half hickory with my next rib smoke.