apple/cherry ratio

Pinkelephant · Posted: May 20 2011 Post subject: apple/cherry ratio

I use apple for ribs and I ate at a place that had apple/cherry smoked ribs and I'm looking into the world of apple/cherry smoking.

I just scored the apple (pic below) but the best deal I can find on cherry chunks is $11.50/5lb at walmart online. everyone else kills you on shipping. if I cook pork with apple/cherry, what ratio do I use of each?
I know apple goes a looong way and it's easy to over-do it

My apple supply

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day_trippr · Posted: May 20 2011 Post subject: Re: apple/cherry ratio

SoEzzy · Posted: May 20 2011 Post subject:

http://www.pickyourown.org/ILchicago.htm check for cherry orchards, then phone them and find out when they trim and if they keep a supply of older wood.
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Pinkelephant · Posted: May 20 2011 Post subject:

thx.
I can get 50lb from marks tree farm for about $2/lb.

http://www.bestbarbecuewood.com/BBQ_Smoker_Wood_Chunks_s/44.htm

I will buy a bag from wal mart and if I'm hooked, I'll get 50lbs.

that should get me thru this year. I looked at that farm list. nobody close by has cherry trees. maybe I should plant some Smile

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necron 99 · Posted: May 21 2011 Post subject:

You can get a 10 lb. bag of cherry chunks for $8.99 through DoItBest. you can order on line or by phone with free ship-to-store.

http://www.doitbest.com/Grill+Flavoring_+Spices_+and+Sauces-Barbeque+Wood+Flavor-model-60027-doitbest-sku-804918.dib

http://www.doitbest.com/Main.aspx?PageId=51&template=map&transaction=locMap&memberId=0192&associate=false
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Pinkelephant · Posted: May 21 2011 Post subject:

stinkpickle · BBQ Fan Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 303

I don't think I've ever overdone it with apple wood. In fact, apple is one of my safest woods. As far as mixing with cherry goes, I've only tried it half-and-half. I like all cherry, and I like all apple, so any combination probably works just fine for me. What are gonna be cookin' for me? Smile

Pinkelephant · Posted: May 23 2011 Post subject: