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Grill Talk => WSM: Weber Smokey Mountain => Topic started by: Sparky2020 on October 13, 2020, 11:37:38 AM
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I was given a 20 lb bag of mesquite charcoal. I never smoked with mesquite charcoal. Any issues using it as the main fuel source for smoking or should I use it just for grilling?
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Mesquite is too strong for me for most meats. I only use it for brisket........and even then VERY sparingly, with more hickory (75/25)
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I agree with that.
I was wondering if charcoal specifically had the same effect? It likely does I would think but I am unsure if charcoal gives off the same strong smoke flavor as regular wood chunks for smoking.
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mesquite charcoal is not as strong as wood chunks, I would not hesitate to use as a high heat direct fuel source or a low and slow on brisket
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I really like the convenience of the flavored charcoal. I find that it maintains temperature more evenly than chips. I don’t have experience with mesquite but with other varieties, the flavor is super subtle at high temp direct burns. Indirect, low and slow, it can become overpowering. For low and slow I mix 5 or 6 to one flavored charcoal and that is the right balance for me.
Long way of saying, play around with it!
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Thanks for the replies. Will use some in the WSM with caution.
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