Camerons All Natural Extra Fine BBQ Wood Chips, 4 Pack - Apple, Oak, Hickory, Mesquite (4 Pints) - Kiln Dried Sawdust Shavings for Smoking Guns, Smokers, Smoke Boxes - Barbecue Grilling Gift for Dad

First, please note that these are small wood chips/sawdust that is intended for use with an indoor cold smoker, not a backyard BBQ smoker. I see a bunch of 1-star reviews by people who apparently expected large wood chips for a backyard BBQ smoker, but they clearly didn't read the description where it's stated multiple times what it is. Having said that, this is great value for the money. I looked hard and couldn't find better cold smoke fuel for a comparable price. The flavor isn't quite as intense as some of the much more expensive suppliers, but it's still good and I'll be buying from them again. Though not for a while, because this package came with enough wood chips to last me for over a year (I only use a few pinches per week to smoke steak). I'm glad I got the mix pack to try out different flavors, but in the end my favorite is hickory. Hickory has the most intense smoke flavor of the various types, which I guess is why it's so popular. Cherry is the sweetest, while Oak and Alder are like milder forms of hickory.

I've been looking for wood chips to smoke my meats and cocktails and this is just what I needed. Four different flavors to enhance my food and cocktail profiles. Great price and great product. They burn quickly and efficiently while producing maximum flavor and smell. A little goes a long way with product.

These chips are designed ONLY for use in stovetop smokers such as these:Camerons Products Stainless Steel Stovetop SmokerNordic Ware Oven Essentials Indoor and Outdoor SmokerThey work wonderfully for that purpose, and a little goes a long way. We get at least a year's worth of frequent smoking out of one set of chips. Each variety has its own unique flavor and aroma.In our most recent order, three of the containers were the maroon and white label shown in the photo, while the fourth was a mismatched, full-color label. Since this was a gift for a friend, I really wish that all four containers had matched.Also, the packaging is sorely lacking. I typically do NOT talk about packing problems in a product review, but in this case it is the design of the pint containers that makes the packing problematic. The lids snap on like margarine tub lids, but fit quite loosely. As a result, each time we order, at least one lid has jostled off, with chips spilled all over the inside the box. Its wasteful, and seems like it could really compromise the freshness of the chips. A tighter fitting lid and/or disposable seal would really be an improvement.Other than those two, minor gripes, this is a great set, offering variety and quality at a reasonable price.

This is a good selection of wood chips. We are new to smoking meats or fish, and our DeMeyere stove smoker has not even arrived just yet. On YouTube I saw that people prefer different kinds of wood chips for different kinds of meat or fish. I guess we will have to see for ourselves what we like best. This set is a great selection. The containers were full (all 8, I checked), and we are ready when the DeMeyere smoker gets here.

They smoke so well !! The house smells lovely like a wood stove!! Thanks

The variety pack offers a good choice to sample woods among the most popular for grilling. The chips were not what I was expecting as they are fine, similar to coarse sawdust. I have tried to use these several times in a vented stainless steel box in a propane grill. So far no smoke and no discernible difference in the taste in beef, fish, or chicken. Maybe they will work more effectively with a charcoal or pellet grill. As for propane grills, I don’t recommend them.

These are really good smoking chips.So far I have cooked withCherry, Hickory and Alder.I mixed 50/50 cherry and Hickory togetherfor Chicken and Ribs.Next time, I think I will mix 2 tablespoons ofHickory together with one tablespoon of Cherry to get more flavor.I used Alder for some Talipia Fish.I wasn't use to the smell ofAlder and thought something was burning.The fish came out verytasty.I coated the fillets in lemon juice and seasoned them.Theworst mistake I made was to soak the wood chips in Lemon juice.I havent tried the Oak chips yet.I can't wait to try Apple andPecan.Note:Do not use any Acidic Liquids to soak wood chips inthe Smoker!I have a Max Burton brand Stovetop Smoker.The Lemon juice stuck, so badly to the bottom of thesmoker,that I thought I was going to have to purchaseanother one.I cleaned the bottom of the Smoker withoven cleaner.

I smoked a sablefish fillet on the stovetop with a home made smoker. Wow! The chips started smoking almost instantly and the fish was done and served in less than 25 minutes, start to finish.