Wood smoke flavor: Can you tell the difference?

RolfTaylor

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Joined: May 2021

Posts: 305

Location: Springfield Virginia (DC area)

Favorites: Pastrami; Pork Ribs

Cookers: Medium Big Green Egg; Older Weber Genesis 3

Current Favorite Lump Charcoal: Rockwood

Favorite Commercial Rub: Dizzy Pig IPA hops infused (Dizzy Pig Raging River a close second)

Most requested side dish: Stir fried green beans with soy sauce and garlic

Favorite non-cooking activity - listening to music

Region: Currently Norther Virginia/DC area. I grew up in Southern NY and have spent a lot of Time in Northeast Ohio
#46

September 19, 2026, 06:49 PM

Maple leaves a different (sort of light brown orange color and I like the flavor for ribs, especially if using more subtle rubs. I have not been able to find more of it. Bought a box of Plum and it is extremely mild.
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