Alder
which grows by rivers has delicate characteristics and a hint of sweetness.
Good with fish , pork , poultry and light meat game birds.
Beech
another plentiful Hampshire medium hardwood is good with pork, ham and
german style sausages.
Oak
is the most popular hardwood used for smoking in the Uk. Very popular
with Bodeans BBQ restaurants in London who use it for their ribs though
it’s heavy flavour is equally good for fish and heavy game.
Cherry
is another sweet fruity smoke flavour. This wood is good with all meats.
Ash
is good with Fish and red meats. It is a fast burner with a light but
distinctive flavour.
