Many people do not like mesquite because they believe the smoke adds too much flavor to the meet. If it is not used correctly, this can possibly happen.

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Anyway, enough about mesquite. There are many different types of wood available for you to smoke with. Just remember one thing. If you are using a type of fruit tree, then you will be okay. Here are a few examples of fruit trees and the flavors their smoke produces.

Alder- This type of wood is found mostly in northern states. It is a very delicate wood that gives a hint of sweetness to the meat. Alder is commonly used to smoke fish, pork, poultry, and game birds.

Apple- The bark on a piece of apple wood is very thin so it gives off less smoke that other types of wood. The smoke is fruity in flavor, and can be a great wood to use for smoking poultry and pork. I use apple in addition to mesquite when I smoke ribs.

Cherry- This is a good wood to use for smoking beef, pork, and poultry. The smoke is mild with a fruity flavor.

Hickory- Hickory is good for smoking pork, ham, and beef. It is probably the most commonly used wood for smoking.

Mesquite- Mesquite is my favorite type of wood because it gives meat a good smoke flavor, and a person can find it just about anywhere in Texas. It is important to use only dried mesquite wood, because if the wood is too green, it can make the meat taste bitter.

Oak- This type of wood can be used on just about anything if a heavy smoke flavor is desired. Two types of oak are commonly used: red oak, and white oak. White oak burns longer, and red oak is sweeter.

Pecan- Pecan is good to use in addition to mesquite when smoking ribs. I smoked a brisket-using pecan only, and the end result was a 10-pound chunk of meat that was too sweet to eat. I recommend using pecan moderately, mixed with another wood such as mesquite or hickory.

These are just a few of the basic types of wood used for smoking. The types I have described above are the kinds that I most commonly use, and the ones that I have had the best luck with.

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