{"product_id":"b-b-charcoal-hickory-smoking-wood-chunks","title":"B\u0026B Charcoal Hickory Smoking Wood Chunks","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickory is the most versatile wood, often referred to as the King of cooking woods. Hickory smoking chunks offer a strong, savory smoke that is hearty with its rich flavor profile. Mix with a light fruit wood like cherry or peach wood chunks to add a slight sweetness to your cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal hickory wood chunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 549 cu. in. bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are wood chunks?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood chunks are pieces of wood that have been cut and kiln-dried to be used as a standalone fuel source or in combination with lump charcoal or briquets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do hickory wood chunks do?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory smoking chunks have a strong aroma that’s not too bold and slightly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are wood chunks used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use wood chunks with or instead of charcoal, with kettle grills, ceramic grills or smokers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE WOOD CHUNKS FOR SMOKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wet Chunk Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor that moist and flavorful smoke, soak wood chunks in water for at least 30 min. Drain chunks, and place 3 to 4 pieces directly over the hottest part of your cooker or directly onto hot coals. Move lit wood chunks to edges as needed to create smoldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dry Chunk Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a steady slow release smoke, try the dry chunk method of placing 3 to 4 pieces directly onto the fire or heat source. Allow the wood chunk to ignite, then using tongs move them to the edges as needed, allowing the wood chunks to smolder without flaming up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment Soaking your chunks \/ chips with a beer, wine, or fruit juice instead of water to give your flavors more complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t open your cooker! The flavor is in the smoke so you want to keep as much smoke as possible sealed in to help flavor your food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA water bottle on hand is a great way to control flare ups and to add moisture to your food while cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoking with wood chunks add great flavor to your foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duraflame","offers":[{"title":"549 cu. in.","offer_id":48546703933540,"sku":"360263","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2569\/8148\/files\/product-media-460217.png?v=1781223070","url":"https:\/\/morrishardwareoh.com\/products\/b-b-charcoal-hickory-smoking-wood-chunks","provider":"Morris Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}