smoke/time ?

[dalhorn1]

I have a WSM (Bullet), and want to smoke both a 12 lb. brisket and a 7 lb. boston butt. I don't have a yard, just a balcony, hence the WSM option.

Anyhow, is there a wood that I could use to smoke both of these meats at the same time? Hickory is better on pork, but not so much to my liking on brisket, etc...If there isn't a universal wook type for both of them, could I start smoking the brisket with type A, then, after a few hours, put the pork cut on and add type B wood? I want to knock both of these out at the same time if possible, so I can do other things this holiday weekend....

 

[alden]

Oak is pretty popular in Texas. Pecan can be good too if you want a little more flavor. Or do a mix of wood types. You might taste the difference between wood types, but I bet nobody else at your bbq will be able to.

 

[LITNIN HORN]

I like to use post oak with a bit of mesquite.

 

[dalhorn1]

So, where do I go to find oak, post or other? I can find hickory, pecan and mesquite anywhere in those big net bags, but never see oak

 

[tallgrant]

I've had good results doing both brisket and pork ribs with pecan. I've not tried other parts of the pig, but I think it'd be a similar flavor (and probably still good).

 

[LITNIN HORN]

If you are in the Austin area try these:

Gut Buster Ranch
Jeff or Tim
512-446-7323

Harley's Firewood
512-335-3326


Wherever you are located, you could probably post on Craig's List and find some.

 

[TheFied]

You can also go to Home Depot and buy bags of hickory or mesquite wood there. Not chunks but split logs. I have done that before b/c I usually get my wood in Oak Hill but the last few times I have gone, they closed early or I missed them b/c they close so early....