What are premium smoking chips?
Smoking chips are small pieces of hardwood used to add extra flavour during barbecuing. Once the chips start to smoulder, aromatic smoke is created. This smoke slowly penetrates meat, fish, or vegetables, providing the characteristic barbecue smoke flavour.
The principle is simple: heat causes the wood to smoulder, releasing aromas. These aromas cling to the surface of your dish, building flavour layer by layer during cooking.
Therefore, the quality of the wood plays a major role. Poor or damp smoking wood can produce a sharp, bitter smoke that spoils the taste of your dish. Good wood chips are always clean, untreated, and well-dried.
Want to learn more about different types of wood? Check out our smoking wood collection.
How to use smoking wood on your BBQ?
Using smoking wood is simple, but the way you apply it differs per type of smoking wood.
Using smoking chunks
Smoking chunks are larger pieces of wood that smolder slowly and release smoke for a long time. They are therefore ideal for kamados and charcoal barbecues.
Use smoking chunks as follows:
- Place 1 to 2 chunks between or on top of the glowing coals.
- Close the BBQ so that the smoke can spread well.
- Let the chunks smolder slowly while your dish cooks.
Due to their size, chunks release smoke for a long time, making them perfect for low & slow preparations such as ribs, brisket, or pulled pork.
Using wood chips
Wood chips are smaller and produce smoke faster. Therefore, we advise against placing chips directly in the heat, but always to use them in a smoking accessory.
Use wood chips as follows:
- Fill a smoker box or smoker tube with wood chips.
- Briefly light the chips so they start to smolder.
- Place the smoker box or smoker tube in the BBQ and close the lid.
This way, a controlled smoke development is created, and you prevent the chips from burning immediately.
Tip for the best smoke development
Always use a small amount of smoking wood and add more later if necessary. This way, you prevent the smoke from becoming too intense and maintain a nice, balanced smoky flavor.
Which wood chips suit your BBQ?
Not every type of wood produces the same smoke. Some types of wood give a soft, fruity flavor, while others add more power and depth.
Fruit trees such as apple wood chips and cherry wood chips are known for their mild, slightly sweet smoke. These types of wood pair perfectly with chicken, fish, and pork because they support the natural flavor of the dish without overpowering it.
Beech wood is a commonly used all-round wood type. The smoke is mild and neutral, making it suitable for almost any dish. Check out our beech wood chips for this.
Do you want a bit more character? Then oak wood chips are a good choice. Oak produces a more robust smoke that goes well with beef or larger cuts of meat where a more pronounced smoke flavor is desired.
By trying different types of wood, you will discover which flavor best suits your way of barbecuing.
Our blends - the perfect balance every time
In addition to individual wood types, we also offer blends. These are carefully composed mixes of different wood types that together provide a balanced smoke profile.
The Sweet Fruity Blend combines fruity wood types and gives a soft, slightly sweet smoke that is perfect for chicken, fish, and pork.
The Classic Smoke Blend is a balanced mix suitable for almost any dish. This is a good choice when you want an all-round smoke profile without having to combine wood types yourself.
For those looking for a more powerful smoke flavor, there is the Deep Smoke Blend. This blend adds more depth and character and pairs well with beef, ribs, and other hearty barbecue dishes.
Want to try different flavors? Then also check out our wood chip sample pack.
Using wood chips on a Kamado, gas or charcoal BBQ
Wood chips release smoke quickly, making them ideal for:
- Shorter grilling sessions
- Extra flavour during direct grilling
- Use in a smoke box with a gas BBQ
- Directly on the coals in a Kamado or charcoal grill
Use a small amount for subtle smoke.
Want more intensity? Add more chips or choose a stronger wood type.
What is the difference between wood chips and chunks?
While both wood chips and smoke chunks are used to create smoke, they work slightly differently.
Wood chips are small and produce smoke quickly. This makes them ideal when you want to quickly add extra flavor during grilling.
Smoke chunks are larger pieces of wood. Due to their size, they burn slower and release smoke for a longer period. This makes chunks perfect for longer barbecue sessions such as brisket, pulled pork, or spare ribs.
Also check out our smoke chunks collection if you're doing longer BBQ sessions.
Buy premium wood chips at Rookhoutdeals.nl
At Rookhoutdeals, you'll find premium wood chips made from carefully selected hardwood. Our smoking wood is all-natural, well-dried, and suitable for food preparation.
Whether you want a subtle fruity smoke flavor or a more robust BBQ profile, with the right wood chips, you can add more character to any dish.
Also check out our:
Smoking Chunks Collection
Smoking Wood Sample Packs
Smoking Accessories such as smoker boxes and smoke tubes
Also view our flavor guide
