{"product_id":"western-cherry-bbq-cooking-chunks","title":"Western Cherry BBQ Cooking Chunks","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry BBQ cooking chunks produce a mild smoke with a tangy, fruity flavor. They complement lighter meats like chicken and fish, and add a beautiful reddish tone to sausages, poultry and salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-16 m-font-size-16\" m-font-size-set=\"true\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); --pr-translate-x: 0; --pr-translate-y: 0; --pr-rotate: 0; --pr-skew-x: 0; --pr-skew-y: 0; --pr-scale-x: 1; --pr-scale-y: 1; --pr-pan-x: ; --pr-pan-y: ; --pr-pinch-zoom: ; --pr-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --pr-ordinal: ; --pr-slashed-zero: ; --pr-numeric-figure: ; --pr-numeric-spacing: ; --pr-numeric-fraction: ; --pr-ring-inset: ; --pr-ring-offset-width: 0px; --pr-ring-offset-color: #fff; --pr-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --pr-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --pr-blur: ; --pr-brightness: ; --pr-contrast: ; --pr-grayscale: ; --pr-hue-rotate: ; --pr-invert: ; --pr-saturate: ; --pr-sepia: ; --pr-drop-shadow: ; --pr-backdrop-blur: ; --pr-backdrop-brightness: ; --pr-backdrop-contrast: ; --pr-backdrop-grayscale: ; --pr-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --pr-backdrop-invert: ; --pr-backdrop-opacity: ; --pr-backdrop-saturate: ; --pr-backdrop-sepia: ; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; display: initial; width: auto !important; height: auto !important; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eUse with or instead of charcoal, with kettle grills, ceramic grills or smokers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-16\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); --pr-translate-x: 0; --pr-translate-y: 0; --pr-rotate: 0; --pr-skew-x: 0; --pr-skew-y: 0; --pr-scale-x: 1; --pr-scale-y: 1; --pr-pan-x: ; --pr-pan-y: ; --pr-pinch-zoom: ; --pr-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --pr-ordinal: ; --pr-slashed-zero: ; --pr-numeric-figure: ; --pr-numeric-spacing: ; --pr-numeric-fraction: ; --pr-ring-inset: ; --pr-ring-offset-width: 0px; --pr-ring-offset-color: #fff; --pr-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --pr-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --pr-blur: ; --pr-brightness: ; --pr-contrast: ; --pr-grayscale: ; --pr-hue-rotate: ; --pr-invert: ; --pr-saturate: ; --pr-sepia: ; --pr-drop-shadow: ; --pr-backdrop-blur: ; --pr-backdrop-brightness: ; --pr-backdrop-contrast: ; --pr-backdrop-grayscale: ; --pr-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --pr-backdrop-invert: ; --pr-backdrop-opacity: ; --pr-backdrop-saturate: ; --pr-backdrop-sepia: ; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; display: initial; width: auto !important; height: auto !important; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e100% real mesquite wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-16\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); --pr-translate-x: 0; --pr-translate-y: 0; --pr-rotate: 0; --pr-skew-x: 0; --pr-skew-y: 0; --pr-scale-x: 1; --pr-scale-y: 1; --pr-pan-x: ; --pr-pan-y: ; --pr-pinch-zoom: ; --pr-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --pr-ordinal: ; --pr-slashed-zero: ; --pr-numeric-figure: ; --pr-numeric-spacing: ; --pr-numeric-fraction: ; --pr-ring-inset: ; --pr-ring-offset-width: 0px; --pr-ring-offset-color: #fff; --pr-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --pr-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --pr-blur: ; --pr-brightness: ; --pr-contrast: ; --pr-grayscale: ; --pr-hue-rotate: ; --pr-invert: ; --pr-saturate: ; --pr-sepia: ; --pr-drop-shadow: ; --pr-backdrop-blur: ; --pr-backdrop-brightness: ; --pr-backdrop-contrast: ; --pr-backdrop-grayscale: ; --pr-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --pr-backdrop-invert: ; --pr-backdrop-opacity: ; --pr-backdrop-saturate: ; --pr-backdrop-sepia: ; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; display: initial; width: auto !important; height: auto !important; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTangy \u0026amp; bold flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-size-16\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); --pr-translate-x: 0; --pr-translate-y: 0; --pr-rotate: 0; --pr-skew-x: 0; --pr-skew-y: 0; --pr-scale-x: 1; --pr-scale-y: 1; --pr-pan-x: ; --pr-pan-y: ; --pr-pinch-zoom: ; --pr-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --pr-ordinal: ; --pr-slashed-zero: ; --pr-numeric-figure: ; --pr-numeric-spacing: ; --pr-numeric-fraction: ; --pr-ring-inset: ; --pr-ring-offset-width: 0px; --pr-ring-offset-color: #fff; --pr-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --pr-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --pr-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --pr-blur: ; --pr-brightness: ; --pr-contrast: ; --pr-grayscale: ; --pr-hue-rotate: ; --pr-invert: ; --pr-saturate: ; --pr-sepia: ; --pr-drop-shadow: ; --pr-backdrop-blur: ; --pr-backdrop-brightness: ; --pr-backdrop-contrast: ; --pr-backdrop-grayscale: ; --pr-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --pr-backdrop-invert: ; --pr-backdrop-opacity: ; --pr-backdrop-saturate: ; --pr-backdrop-sepia: ; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; display: initial; width: auto !important; height: auto !important; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e500 cu in bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are wood chunks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood chunks are pieces of wood that have been cut and kiln-dried to be used as a standalone fuel source or in combination with lump charcoal or briquets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do cherry wood chunks do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherry wood chunks produce a mild smoke with a tangy, fruity flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are wood chunks used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can use wood chunks with or instead of charcoal, with kettle grills, ceramic grills or smokers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO COOK WITH JUST CHUNKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo retain great flavor, we recommend building your fire without lighter fluid. Instead, use a solid fire starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStack dry cooking chunks in a pyramid on top of a solid fire starter leaving an edge exposed. Then light the fire starter. Let the chunks burn for approximately 15 to 20 minutes with the lid and all vents open. For a milder flavor, allow additional time for the wood to cook down. Close the vents and lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait about one minute for flame to subside, then open lid and spread chunks evenly. Place food on the grill and close the lid. Cooking with the lid closed prevents flare-ups and allows the wood to give better smoke flavor to the foods cooked. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE WITH CHARCOAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using lump charcoal and a solid fire starter instead of fluid to avoid having any chemicals influence your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight the charcoal using your preferred method. Several minutes prior to cooking, add 3-5 dry chunks on a standard grill. Add more for large smokers. Continue to add chunks every 20-30 minutes during the cooking process to infuse that great smoke flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western","offers":[{"title":"500 cu in bag","offer_id":45146299662518,"sku":"233985","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/0658\/4502\/files\/product-media-462678.png?v=1780536679","url":"https:\/\/shop.spencehardware.com\/products\/western-cherry-bbq-cooking-chunks","provider":"Spence Hardware \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}