What are the best types of wood for grilling?

Hardwood is the best choice when grilling with a wood-burning fire. These types of wood provide the most refined taste experience.

🌳 Best woods to use

• Applewood
  Fruity and slightly sweet. Suitable for almost any meat (steak, pork chops, chicken, lamb). Good to mix with other types of wood.
• Cherrywood
  Fruity, similar to apple wood. Ideal for steak and often gives a nice dark bronze color to the meat.
• Hickory
  Strong smoky flavour, perfect for beef, pork and poultry. Produces a lot of smoke, so use in moderation.
• Oakwood
  Firm flavour, less intense than hickory. Goes with almost any dish. Good to combine with other woods for a touch of sweetness.
• Maple wood
  Mild, sweet taste. Delicious with pork, poultry and vegetables. Combine with a more powerful wood if you want more intensity.

🚫 Types of wood that are better to avoid

Do not use soft or resinous woods such as:

• Pines
• Cedar
• Cypress

These contain a lot of turpentine and juice, which can cause dishes to taste bitter and get a soot layer.

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