WESTERN 28065 Apple Flavored Smoking Chips, 180 cu in (Pack of 1)

Once upon a smoky afternoon, in the heart of my backyard, I embarked on a culinary escapade with my trusty sidekick—the Western Premium BBQ Smoking Chips, Mesquite flavor. Buckle up, fellow grill enthusiasts, because this review is about to get sizzlin’!Chapter 1: The Mesquite AwakeningPicture this: the sun casting warm hues, birds serenading, and me standing there, grinning like a pitmaster with a secret recipe. The Western Mesquite chips beckon, their aroma promising flavor fireworks. Brisket? Check. Steak? Double check. Even veggies? Oh, you bet. It’s like having a flavor genie in a bag.Chapter 2: The Sizzle SymphonyI sprinkle the Mesquite chips onto the grill, and they respond with a fragrant dance. The smoke curls around my ribs like a sultry tango. The flavor? Bold, like a cowboy’s ballad. These chips know their role: infusing meats with that unmistakable Mesquite magic. I flip burgers with the swagger of a Texan troubadour, and the chips nod in approval.Chapter 3: The Secret Sauce (Not Really)Here’s the twist: I won’t directly recommend these chips to you. Nope. Instead, I’ll say this: if you’re ready for a flavor adventure, if you want to elevate your grilling game without me explicitly saying so, then consider the Western Mesquite BBQ Smoking Chips. They’re like whispers of campfire tales, adding depth to your barbecue saga.Chapter 4: The Backyard ChroniclesAs the sun dips below the horizon, I sit by the grill, a contented grin on my face. The Western Mesquite chips have become my flavor confidantes. We’ve smoked up storms, charmed ribs, and turned chicken into poetry. But hey, don’t take my word for it—let your taste buds be the judge. Grill, experiment, and let the Mesquite muse guide you.Epilogue: The Flavor LegacyAnd so, dear reader, my review concludes. The Western Premium BBQ Smoking Chips, Mesquite flavor, aren’t just wood chips; they’re flavor alchemists. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a backyard novice, these chips will add a touch of Mesquite mystique to your grilling tales. But shh, it’s our little secret.Disclaimer: No wood chips were harmed during this review. But a few burgers sacrificed themselves for the cause.

Excellent flavor, burns evenly, long-lasting, easy to use and store. We use this product often. It’s our favorite variety

Though I prefer my Weber Smokey Mountain when it's hot out I use my gas grill. After trying several companies this is the brand I'm switching to for smoking on a 3-burner gas grill. Instructions state not to soak so today I didn't. Have tossed all my smoker boxes and now buy those 3/.99 loaf pans from the grocery store, cut a few holes in the bottom with the tip of my scissors, fill it with chips and place it uncovered in the back right on top of the flavor bars. Put that section on high and within five minutes or so the smoke starts. Leave it on high till the chips flare (which they probably will) and use a spray bottle to put the flare out. Put the butt on the either non-heated or very low heat sections and turn down the back burner. I take another small tray with chips and place it on the back section, right on top of the grate. This won't smoke by itself since you've turned the heat in the back down to control the overall temp. However, after ten minutes or so these chips are so dry that if you toss one or two kitchen matches on top they'll immediately ignite. As advertised, chips are easy to start (they're already kiln dried) and will smoke for 20-30 minutes. When you add in the second tray you get 45 minutes or so which experts say when done at the beginning of the smoke is more than enough. The trays are reusable so the cost is very low and for me they work much better that my smoker boxes. Hope this helps anyone trying to smoke on a gas grill.

Grilling with wood chips adds a new flavor dimension to the gas grill experience. To be clear, you're not turning your grill into a full-fledged smoker but with an inexpensive smoke box, full of the chips of your choice, you can add a pleasant, smoky flavor to your grilled meats and vegetables. While I primarily use mesquite and hickory, I find fruit woods like cherry or apple are a nice change of pace as they provide a more delicate, slightly sweet smoke flavor, which is especially good for chicken or pork. You can even blend different types of wood for your own signature smoke flavor but be advised that some combinations work better than others. My smoke box, filled with dry chips, provides 20-30 minutes of good smoke which is plenty for something like a pork tenderloin, thick chops or pieces of chicken. It is not as satisfactory for larger cuts of meat like a beef brisket or Boston butt. A whole chicken will do quite nicely if you quarter it first. The trick is to preheat the grill on high to ignite the chips and start them smoking, then turn the heat down low when you put the meat on. It'll take longer to cook but it is so worth the wait! Also, avoid barbecue sauces as they will mask the smoke flavor. Marinades or dry rubs work much better.

Fair price on this brand. Just used in an electric smoker for a turkey Nice.

It used to be that outdoor grillers used mostly hickory. Then we started trying various woods for different flavors. Today we have a variety of smoke woods available, either from local stores, online or from your own tree trimmings. Today, in addition to traditional hickory, I use red oak, pecan, cherry and apple mostly--sometimes a mix of several woods. I've begun to use apple wood more and more for almost everything I grill and smoke. It adds a light smoke flavor that doesn't overpower the food and it goes well with everything I've tried. I like chunks with charcoal and chips in a smoker box with gas. But I'm fine with chips tossed on the charcoal as well. I no longer soak smoke wood since it doesn't seem to make much difference.The Western brand of smoke woods is a reliable brand. I find it available locally almost all the time in small bags like these on Amazon as well as large sacks in specialty stores or outdoor cooking sections of variety stores. It's good stuff. Buy it where you get it the cheapest.

I perform meat smoking nearly every weekend in our home and use a variety of wood chips, depending on the type of meat being smoked. My personal preference has always been Mesquite and I found these chips perform well.The size of the bag is comparable to that which you would find in a local box store, but there are two important difference in this particular brand.1. The ratio of heart wood to bark is approximately 80/20 which is very important to red meat smoking.2. The physical size of the chip is smaller than box store brands allowing it to be feed into the Masterbuilt Electric Smokers without difficulty.There is one thing I would change about this product, and that would be to put a ziplock top on the bag as a typical 4-5 hour smoke would use less than half the bag. The ziplock is rarely found on any brand so it doesn't force me to take away a star. I have solved this problem by purchasing a couple small pet food bins and put the wood types in those.

I really like the Western brand of BBQ wood chips.They offer a wide variety of wood/flavors and they're priced pretty well.My local big box stores have a hard time keeping them in stock, so when I run low, I buy them through Amazon.About the chips, they're greatConsistent quality between bagsNice thin chips and they burn very well.Pricing - A bit more expensive than my big box store. I try to buy them locally since they're cheaper but when they're out of stock, I'm forced to buy from Amazon. Keep your eye on the prices here as they fluctuate a LOT

Nice chips that smoke very well

Me decepcionoeste artículo ya que no es lo que dice ser ni mezquite ni encino ni nogal quien sabe de qué árbol hayan sacado estos trozos nooo lo recomiendo ya que no le agrega nada a la carne asada.

Das Smokerhighlight... Die Wood Smoking Chips sind leicht zu verwenden und habenein angenehmes Mesquite-Aroma. Sie verleihen dem Grill- bzw. Smokergut einen unvergleichlichenGeschmack.