What are wood chip blends?
Wood chip blends are mixtures of several types of wood, with each wood type contributing its own aroma, intensity, and flavor.
A fruity wood type like apple or cherry provides a soft, sweet base, while heavier wood types add more depth and character. This combination creates a smoke profile that is often richer and better balanced than when using a single wood type.
This makes blends popular for barbecue dishes where multiple flavors come together, such as chicken, spare ribs, pulled pork, or mixed grill.
Want to learn more about different types of wood? Then also check out our smoking wood collection.
Why choose a blend instead of a single type of wood?
With a blend, you don't have to experiment with ratios yourself. You choose a smoke profile that has already been balanced.
Advantages of blends:
- an instantly balanced smoke flavor
- suitable for multiple types of meat and fish
- easier for beginners
- more consistent results with every preparation
For those who don't yet know exactly which type of wood is best, blends are often the most accessible choice.
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 smoke chunks
Smoke 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 smoke 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 you not to place chips directly in the heat, but always to use them in a smoking accessory.
Use wood chips as follows:
- Fill a smoker box or smoke tube with wood chips.
- Briefly light the chips so that they begin to smolder.
- Place the smoker box or smoke tube in the BBQ and close the lid.
This way, controlled smoke development occurs, and you prevent the chips from burning immediately.
Tip for the best smoke development
Always use a small amount of smoking wood and add extra later if necessary. This way you prevent the smoke from becoming too intense and you maintain a nice, balanced smoky flavor.
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 will 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 powerful BBQ profile, with the right wood chips you can give any dish more character.
Also check out our:
Wood chip collection
Smoking wood trial packs
Smoking accessories such as smoker boxes and smoke tubes
