Does Pecan Smoke Complement Chicken?

[Plumbcrazyone]

Thanks all, I did not get a chance to fire up the smoker this weekend due to an allergic reaction to shell fish. Spent 5 hrs in the ER Saturday night. Man I don't wish that on anyone. Feelin a lot better today but not up to grilling. I will give the pecan chips a go next weekend.

 

[RolandJT]

Just happy you got through it, Plumb. Food allergies are no fun.

Let us know when you're healthy and back at it.

 

[Yendor]

I personally think that every family pack of chicken should come with a chunk of pecan wood.

Sorry about the shellfish, hope you are feeling well.

 

[BillN]

Happy to hear you are ok...

 

[Dr. Trout Bum]

I discovered pecan when smoking my first turkey....it's now my standard.

 

[revkab]

Pecan is good, a lot like hickory, but a bit milder. But the best ever is cherry. Gives a gorgeous color, and the TASTE!! Amazing!

Hello Brethern,

Looking for advise on using Peacan and what meats go well with it. I picked up a bag of chips at Cabelas and want to try it out this weekend (Western). I am thinking chicken would be a safe and cheap first time use experiment. Sad to say I have never used pecan before. I have read a lot of post here that many many folks swear by it so I am going to try it out. All tips and recommendation are appreciated.

 

[Haastyle]

It is my favorite wood to smoke with.

 

[fwdiii]

Oh yes...Pecan goes great with chicken. Nice mild flavor.

 

[bam]

Pecan works with everything add a little cherry here a there.

 

[txsmkmstr]

Will be curious what the O/P thinks of pecan... Personally, I can't stand pecan - same way some don't care for mesquite (which I really like). All subjective I suppose.

Carry on - nothing to see here. :wink:

 

[cricky101]

I just cooked a turkey on a Weber kettle with a mix of cherry and pecan. It came out really well.

 

[txsmkmstr]

Oh yeah... .forgot to add. Every stick of pecan I've stacked in the woodpile was a haven for wood boring ants - piles of sawdust everywhere.

Again, just my personal experience and taste.

 

[revkab]

Just adds to the taste...

Oh yeah... .forgot to add. Every stick of pecan I've stacked in the woodpile was a haven for wood boring ants - piles of sawdust everywhere.

Again, just my personal experience and taste.

 

[RolandJT]

Every old school BBQ place you've ever hear of has bugs in the wood. Adds to the authenticity.

....mmmm...bug smoke