Perchoutofwater Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I'm always looking for wood. I can typically get all the mesquite I want just taking the chainsaw to the deer lease, but have a hard time finding hickory and pecan, so I've been buying that at the grocery store, and have considered buying some on-line. Either way it is relatively expensive. Well we were in Academy Sports + Outdoors getting my daughter some athletic shoes. As mentioned in the tail-gate I've been looking for a grill so I decided to check out what they had. All their grills were cheap crap, but I came across some large bags of mesquite, hickory and pecan for less than 1/2 of what I was paying at the grocery store, and it was all in small 10-12" logs about 4-5" in diameter. P.S. for Valentines Day my wife bought me a Weber S-670. We bought it from a local dealer. They didn't have an LP one in stock, so they had to order it, but i should have it in a week or two, delivered already completely assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I'm always looking for wood. I can typically get all the mesquite I want just taking the chainsaw to the deer lease, but have a hard time finding hickory and pecan, so I've been buying that at the grocery store, and have considered buying some on-line. Either way it is relatively expensive. Well we were in Academy Sports + Outdoors getting my daughter some athletic shoes. As mentioned in the tail-gate I've been looking for a grill so I decided to check out what they had. All their grills were cheap crap, but I came across some large bags of mesquite, hickory and pecan for less than 1/2 of what I was paying at the grocery store, and it was all in small 10-12" logs about 4-5" in diameter. P.S. for Valentines Day my wife bought me a Weber S-670. We bought it from a local dealer. They didn't have an LP one in stock, so they had to order it, but i should have it in a week or two, delivered already completely assembled. www.bbqwoods.com Edited February 14, 2010 by Seattle LawDawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 www.bbqwoods.com Academy is significantly cheaper, but doesn't have the variety as it only carries hickory, mesquite, and pecan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Not sure if you have ever tried apple and cherry, but well worth the effort to find some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 i don't seem ta notice a flavor difference but i'm strugglin gettin thru the process and maybe when i nail it wood types will mean somethun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 www.bbqwoods.com I've found that these guys are significantly cheaper, especially since I have to get it shipped to the East Coast. http://www.charcoalstore.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 i don't seem ta notice a flavor difference but i'm strugglin gettin thru the process and maybe when i nail it wood types will mean somethun So, you saw my primer on smoking pork butt (Pulled Pork Sandwich), it should cover most of the basic questions that you may have. What specifically are you having trouble with? There's no reason that we can't turn you into the guy that people ask to make BBQ for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I've found that these guys are significantly cheaper, especially since I have to get it shipped to the East Coast. http://www.charcoalstore.com/ Academy is still about 1/2 of that website. You can get 1.5 cubic feet of hickory, mesquite,or pecan for $11. You can also get 20 lbs. of lump charcoal for $8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Not sure if you have ever tried apple and cherry, but well worth the effort to find some. +1 the only two I use (usually cherry) unless all I can find is hickory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Not sure if you have ever tried apple and cherry, but well worth the effort to find some. Wurd. Apricot, peach and plum are good too - love me some sweet wood smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 +1 the only two I use (usually cherry) unless all I can find is hickory. I've done a half and half for ribs. Half hickory and half cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 cherry is a must for me now. Luckily i have a lot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Academy is still about 1/2 of that website. You can get 1.5 cubic feet of hickory, mesquite,or pecan for $11. You can also get 20 lbs. of lump charcoal for $8. You usually get what you pay for with wood. Cheaper woods tend to have more bark and sap in them or are sprayed with chemicals... all of which tend to ruin a good smoke. I don't mind spending more on the wood when I am usually spending a big chunk on the meat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've done a half and half for ribs. Half hickory and half cherry. I'll give it a try. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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