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Meat

Beef: Roast, Brisket

Beef: Ribs

Beef: Meatloaf

Pork Roast
Pork Roast

Pork Ribs

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Chops

Fresh Whole Ham

Whole Ham Cooked

Whole Chicken 

Turkey

Fish: Small Whole

Fish: Fillets

Fish: Large Whole

Lobster
Weight

3-4lbs

Full

2-3lbs

3-4lbs
4-8lbs

Rack

1lb

1 inch thick

10-18lbs

10-14lbs

5 lbs

8-12 lbs

1-2lbs

1lb

3-6 lbs

2lb and up
Cook Time

4-5 hours

3-4 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours
6-8 hours

4-6 hours

2-3 hours

2-3 hours

6-12 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

1-2 hours

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

1 hour
Internal Temp.

145*F (rare)

160*F (well)

165*F

160*F (med)
170*F (well)

160*F (med)/ 170*F (well)

160*F (med)/ 170*F (well)

160*F (med)/ 170*F (well)

160*F (med)/ 170*F (well)

140*F

170*F

170*F

Flakes with a fork

Flakes with a fork

Flakes with a fork

Firm and pink
Wood

Hickory

Pecan 


Mesquite

Alder 



Oak


Maple 

Cherry 

Apple 


Peach or Pear
 
Grape vines 

Wine barrel chips
Characteristics

Pungent, smoky, bacon-like flavor 

Rich and more subtle than hickory, but similar in taste 

More delicate flavour than hickory

Delicate flavor that enhances lighter meats. 

Pleasant flavor. Blends well with a variety of textures and flavors. 

Mildly smoky, somewhat sweet flavor 

Slightly sweet, fruity smoke flavor. 

Slightly sweet but denser than cherry, fruity smoke flavor. 

Slightly sweet, woodsy flavor. 

Aromatic, similar to fruit woods. 

Wine and oak flavors. A flavorful novelty that smells wonderful, too. 
Uses

Pork, chicken, beef, wild game, cheeses. 
Pork, chicken, lamb, fish, cheeses. 


Most meats, especially beef. Most vegetables. 
Salmon, swordfish, sturgeon, other fish. 

Beef (particularly brisket), poultry, pork. 

Poultry, vegetables, ham. 


Poultry, game birds, pork. 

Beef, poultry, game birds, pork (particularly ham). 

Poultry, game birds, pork. 

Turkey, chicken, beef. 

Beef, turkey, chicken, cheeses.