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Sparky2020

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Mesquite Charcoal
« on: October 13, 2020, 11:37:38 AM »
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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magic mike

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Re: Mesquite Charcoal
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2020, 07:21:22 PM »
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)

Sparky2020

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Re: Mesquite Charcoal
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2020, 11:38:50 AM »
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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JEBIV

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Re: Mesquite Charcoal
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2020, 12:12:03 PM »
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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P0234

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Re: Mesquite Charcoal
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2020, 05:10:20 PM »
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!

Sparky2020

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Re: Mesquite Charcoal
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2020, 06:07:22 PM »
Thanks for the replies. Will use some in the WSM with caution.

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