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I'm trying to get to the point that I feel ok about trying Brisket in a competition and I was wondering what wood you guys preferred using for it? I understand that beef can take a heavier amount of smoke and all I've been using is apple for my stuff which has proved to be pretty mild. What woods should I look at trying? which woods should I stay away from?
 
Brisket soaks up smoke like a sponge go easy on the wood. I use oak and very little of it.
 
I use Orange wood for mine, nice light smoke. Even though Mesquite is popular for brisket in Texas, I would stay away from it. You can ruin a good piece of meat if you don't know how to cook with it.
 
I like pecan or hickory, though I've been known to throw in a little maple or apple along with it.
 
Thanks guys. sounds like something along with Hickory mixed with my apple would work.
 
i'd leave out the apple.

i do the same as jorge, pecan(or some hickory)with cherry for color.
 
For me, Beef cries out for Mesquite.
Used in MODERATION, for sure.

TIM
 
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