There are several methods of smoking ribs, but almost all of them have a couple of things in common. Home Learn About Contact. Published By Shawn Hill. Last Updated: Nov 4, Are you planning on smoking ribs and want to find the right wood for them?
Best wood for smoking ribs? Time and temp for smoking ribs? And much more! Image Product Our Top Pick. Our Top Pick. Table of Contents. Our Top 3 Woods for Smoking Ribs? Hickory Pecan Cherry. Pellets Wood pellets are the heat and smoke source for pellet grills — think Traeger or PitBoss.
The only caveat is you have to already have a pellet grill. Chips Wood chips are usually small, thin strips of wood. They come in a variety of flavors. Because of their small size, they can be used in just about any type of grill or smoker to add that burst of flavor you want with your ribs.
I do know that I LOVE well cooked beef ribs but the price is just so outrageous I haven't fulled with them personally. A rack of dinosaur looking beef ribs are on the list of things to smoke though :. Thank you all for your input. Giving it my first go on Saturday. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Wish me luck!!! PG77 said:. I'm gonna use the St. Louis spare ribs. The Costco by me has a pretty good deal on them. Thoughts on type of wood chips for ribs? Personally I like a mix of Hickory and Cherry.
What about the liquid for water pan? Do you guys prefer straight water? Or a juice, beer, etc?? PG77, it is all opinion. Not sure I would pick a favorite rib but I guess if I had to I would go with baby back pork ribs. I like to use hickory to smoke em and for a liquid I like apple juice. Louis style. Water pan? SmokeyMose said:.
Last edited: Mar 9, OTBS Member. Mesquite is the strongest type of wood for smoking and gives off an earthy flavor that just feels right for BBQ and ribs. But if used properly, you can achieve perfection with the smoky flavor of your ribs. The thing to keep in mind with mesquite is that a little bit goes a long way. If you are just getting started out, err on the side of caution on your first try and slowly add more wood until you find the perfect balance.
Mesquite is an oily wood that burns extremely hot — both of which contribute to the strong smoky flavor that it will lead to. So as it turns out, pecan is part of the hickory family — so it shares a lot of qualities with Hickory.
With that being said, too much pecan will definitely lead you to bitter results. Apple is a fruitwood and on the milder side, with a subtly sweet flavor that actually works quite well with ribs. One thing to note about apple is that it is a slow burner so it takes a while for the smoke to absorb into your ribs. Plan on smoking for at least a couple of hours to properly incorporate apple into your rib dinner!
Truly an all-purpose wood that is also a great choice to blend with hickory. Cherry is another one of the best fruitwoods for smoking ribs and is similar to apple in that its flavor is sweet and mild. One very cool thing about cherry is that it will give your ribs a restaurant like, rich mahogany color on the finish.
Oak is a stronger wood than cherry or apple, but on the lighter end of the spectrum when compared to hickory or mesquite. Peach is a fruitwood that has a very light, sweet flavor and works very well with pork. Pear is very similar to peach in a lot of ways. The good news about that is that maple smoke flavor is not overpowering at all, and it actually pairs fantastically with a sweet BBQ sauce.
Chips and chunks can also be used in tandem with charcoal if you have a kamado grill or a charcoal smoker! Both are great choices for ribs. Hickory imparts a stronger and more prominent hearty flavor and is popularly used in Southern barbeques. Mesquite, on the other hand, imparts a bold, earthy flavor that is perfect for ribs due to the smokey flavor that it creates.
It is worth noting that mesquite can be quite intense and because of this, some may find that it overpowers the flavors of the ribs.
Should you decide to opt for mesquite, remember to be cautious with the amount that you use.
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