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Wood Type Characteristics and Use Alder A medium, tart smoke taste. Superb on salmon and other fish, chicken or game. Maple Sweet, hearty smoke flavor. Best with fish, jerky or bacon. Apple A light, sweet flavor. Superb with poultry, ham or sausages. Hickory Heavy smoke flavor. Best with beef, pork or game. Mesquite A light smoke flavor. Best with fish, poultry or beefs. Oak Heavy smoke flavor. Best with beef, lamb or pork. Pecan A rich, sweet, versatile flavor. Can be used with anything. Grapev