Description
Sweet, Mild Apple Wood Smoke for Pork, Beef & Vegetables
Add natural wood-fired flavour to almost any barbecue with Western Premium BBQ Apple Wood Chips. Made from 100% natural apple wood, these premium smoking chips produce a mild, delicate smoke with a hint of sweetness, making them an excellent all-round choice for pork, beef and vegetables.
Apple wood is particularly well suited to pork ribs, pork shoulder and pork chops, where its gentle sweetness complements the meat without overpowering it. For beef, try combining Apple with Mesquite or Pecan wood chips to create a richer, more complex smoke profile.
Unlike larger wood chunks, wood chips begin smoking relatively quickly, making them particularly useful for gas BBQs, electric smokers, kettle BBQs, ceramic grills and smoker boxes.
Why Smoke with Apple Wood Chips?
Apple is one of the most versatile smoking woods available. Its mild character makes it suitable for everything from a quick barbecue to longer smoking sessions.
Key Features
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100% natural apple wood chips
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Mild, delicate smoke flavour
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Subtle natural sweetness
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Excellent with pork, beef and vegetables
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Particularly good with ribs, pork shoulder and pork chops
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Blend with Mesquite or Pecan for beef
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Suitable for gas BBQs and grills
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Suitable for electric smokers
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Great for kettle BBQs and ceramic grills
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Ideal for smoker boxes
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Western Premium BBQ SKU 38065
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Approximately 180 cubic inches per bag
What Does Apple Wood Smoke Taste Like?
Apple produces a mild, sweet and delicate smoke that complements food rather than dominating it.
Its gentle flavour makes it a great choice for people who want genuine wood smoke without the intensity of stronger smoking woods.
Compared with other popular woods:
Apple – Mild, delicate and sweet
Cherry – Mild, fruity and slightly richer
Pecan – Medium, rich, nutty and sweet
Hickory – Strong, rich and traditionally smoky
Mesquite – Bold, intense and distinctive
Apple is particularly useful when cooking more delicate foods or when you're new to experimenting with smoking woods.
Perfect for Pork
Apple and pork are a classic combination.
The mild sweetness of Apple smoke works particularly well with:
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Pork ribs
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Pulled pork
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Pork shoulder
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Pork chops
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Pork belly
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Sausages
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Ham
Western Premium BBQ specifically recommends Apple Wood Chips with ribs, pork shoulder and pork chops.
Great with Beef
Apple smoke can also add excellent flavour to beef, particularly if you prefer a lighter smoke profile.
For something richer, combine Apple with a stronger smoking wood.
Apple + Mesquite
Mesquite provides bold smoke intensity while Apple adds a softer, sweeter character.
Excellent for:
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Steaks
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Beef ribs
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Burgers
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Brisket
Apple + Pecan
Pecan adds a richer, slightly nutty character while Apple keeps the overall smoke profile smooth and balanced.
Excellent for:
Experimenting with different ratios allows you to create your own signature smoke flavour.
Excellent for Vegetables
Apple's mild smoke makes it a great option for vegetables because it adds wood-fired character without overwhelming their natural flavours.
Try Apple Wood Chips with:
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Corn
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Capsicum
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Mushrooms
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Potatoes
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Sweet potato
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Pumpkin
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Onion
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Tomatoes
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Cauliflower
Even a short exposure to Apple smoke can add another dimension to grilled vegetables.
Ideal Smoking Chips for Gas BBQs
You don't need a dedicated charcoal smoker to enjoy real wood smoke.
Western Apple Wood Chips can be used with gas grills, making them an easy way to introduce authentic smoke flavour to your regular gas BBQ.
The easiest method is to use a smoker box.
Place the wood chips inside the smoker box and position it over or close to the active burner. As the box heats, the chips begin producing smoke inside the BBQ.
Keep the hood closed as much as possible to retain the smoke around your food.
Great for Electric Smokers
Apple Wood Chips are also suitable for electric smokers designed to use loose smoking wood.
Their smaller size allows them to begin producing smoke relatively quickly, making them ideal for smoker trays and wood chip compartments.
Always follow your smoker manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount and placement of smoking wood.
Perfect for Kettle BBQs
Apple Wood Chips are an easy way to add smoke flavour when cooking over charcoal in a kettle BBQ.
Suitable for:
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Weber® kettles
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Charcoal grills
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Portable charcoal BBQs
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Hooded charcoal BBQs
Add a small amount of Apple Wood Chips to your hot charcoal and close the lid to circulate the smoke around your food.
Suitable for Kamado & Ceramic BBQs
Apple Wood Chips can also be used with ceramic BBQs such as:
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Kamado Joe®
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Big Green Egg®
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Other ceramic kamados
For longer low-and-slow kamado cooks, larger Apple Wood Chunks will generally provide smoke for longer.
For shorter cooks or when you want smoke to develop quickly, Apple Wood Chips are an excellent option.
Wood Chips vs Wood Chunks – Which Should I Use?
Both provide genuine wood smoke, but they're best suited to slightly different styles of cooking.
Apple Wood Chips
Best for:
Apple Wood Chunks
Best for:
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Long low-and-slow cooks
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Kamado BBQs
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Charcoal smokers
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Long kettle cooks
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Brisket
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Pork shoulder
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Extended smoking
If you're using a gas BBQ or electric smoker, chips are usually the more practical choice.
If you're running a long charcoal or kamado cook, chunks will generally last longer.
How to Use Apple Wood Chips
Gas BBQ
Place a handful of Apple Wood Chips into a smoker box and position it over an active burner. Once the chips begin smoking, add your food and close the hood.
Charcoal BBQ
Add a small handful directly onto hot charcoal shortly before cooking.
Electric Smoker
Place the chips into your smoker's designated wood chip tray or compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Kamado
Scatter a small amount amongst or over the charcoal when you want smoke to develop relatively quickly.
Start with a modest quantity. You can always increase the amount of smoke on your next cook.
Do You Need to Soak Apple Wood Chips?
In most modern BBQ applications, soaking isn't necessary. Dry chips begin producing useful smoke more quickly because the heat doesn't first have to evaporate absorbed water.
If the manufacturer of your particular smoker specifically recommends soaking wood chips, follow its instructions.
100% Natural Apple Wood
Western Premium BBQ Apple Wood Chips are made from 100% natural apple wood, giving your food authentic wood-fired flavour.
There are no artificial smoke flavours required—just real smoking wood and your choice of BBQ.
Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Product |
Western Premium BBQ Apple Wood Chips |
| SKU |
38065 |
| Wood |
100% Natural Apple Wood |
| Smoke Profile |
Mild, Delicate & Sweet |
| Best With |
Pork, Beef & Vegetables |
| Particularly Good For |
Ribs, Pork Shoulder & Pork Chops |
| Pack Volume |
Approx. 180 cu in |
| Approx. Weight |
Approx. 600g* |
| Suitable For |
Gas, Electric, Kettle & Ceramic Grills |
*Pack weight can vary naturally due to moisture levels in the wood.
Perfect For
Why Buy Your Smoking Wood From Hot Things?
Hot Things stocks a wide range of premium BBQ smoking fuels, including Western Premium BBQ wood chips and chunks, hardwood pellets and charcoal.
Whether you're adding Apple smoke to a gas BBQ, smoking pork ribs in a kettle or experimenting with Apple, Mesquite and Pecan blends, our experienced team can help you choose the right smoking wood for your barbecue and the food you're cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What flavour do Apple Wood Chips give food?
Apple wood produces a mild, delicate smoke with a hint of sweetness. It's much gentler than Hickory or Mesquite and works particularly well when you want smoke flavour without overpowering the food.
What meat is Apple wood best for?
Apple is particularly good with pork, including ribs, shoulder and chops. It also works well with beef and vegetables.
Are Apple Wood Chips good for pork ribs?
Yes. Apple is an excellent smoking wood for pork ribs because its mild sweetness complements pork exceptionally well without dominating the flavour.
Can I use Apple Wood Chips on a gas BBQ?
Yes. Western Apple Wood Chips are specifically suitable for gas grills. A smoker box is one of the easiest ways to use them on a gas BBQ.
Can I use these chips in an electric smoker?
Yes. Western lists Apple Wood Chips as suitable for electric smokers. Use them in your smoker's wood chip tray or compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Can I use Apple Wood Chips in a Weber kettle?
Yes. Add a small amount of Apple Wood Chips to your charcoal to introduce mild, sweet wood smoke during cooking.
Can I use Apple Wood Chips in a Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg?
Yes. They're suitable for ceramic grills. For very long low-and-slow cooks, larger Apple Wood Chunks may be preferable because they provide smoke for longer.
What's the difference between Apple Wood Chips and Apple Wood Chunks?
Wood chips are smaller and begin smoking more quickly, making them particularly useful for gas BBQs, smoker boxes, electric smokers and shorter cooks. Wood chunks are larger and burn for longer, making them better suited to extended charcoal and kamado cooks.
Can I mix Apple with other smoking woods?
Yes. Western specifically recommends combining Apple Wood Chips with Mesquite or Pecan when smoking beef. Mesquite adds intensity, while Pecan creates a richer and slightly nutty smoke profile.
Are these real Apple Wood Chips?
Yes. Western Premium BBQ Apple Wood Chips are made from 100% natural apple wood.
