Smokey Woods All Natural Hickory Wood Smoking 8″ Sticks 1 cu ft

This chunk wood is precision-cut and kiln-dried to ensure even and prolonged smoking, giving your smoker or grill optimal heat, and providing an even distribution of flavor.

If you’re looking for bold, unmistakable smoke flavor, hickory wood is a top choice among pitmasters—and for good reason. Known for its strong, hearty profile, hickory adds that rich, bacon-like flavor that defines traditional American barbecue.

Whether you’re burning logs, chunks, chips, or pellets, hickory delivers big flavor that can stand up to heavy rubs, long cooks, and bold meats.

What Hickory Pairs Well With:

Hickory is a hardwood with medium to strong smoke intensity, making it ideal for heartier meats and longer smoking sessions.

• Pork: Hickory + pork = BBQ royalty. Ribs, pork shoulders, and butts soak up the flavor beautifully, creating deep, savory bark and juicy, smoky bites.
• Beef: Brisket, short ribs, and chuck roast all benefit from hickory’s boldness. It complements the natural richness of beef without getting lost in the mix.
• Poultry: Used in moderation, hickory adds great depth to chicken or turkey. Too much, though, and it can overwhelm, so it’s often blended with fruitwoods like apple or cherry.
• Bacon & Sausages: Hickory is the wood for smoking bacon and sausages—bringing out that deep, smoky, campfire flavor that people crave.

Flavor Profile:

• Smoke Strength: Medium to strong
• Flavor Notes: Savory, smoky, slightly sweet with a nutty undertone
• Burn: Long-lasting, clean, and steady

Pitmaster Tips:

• Go low and slow: Hickory is great for long smokes. Let the wood work its magic over time.
• Balance it out: Blend with lighter woods like apple or pecan for more delicate proteins.
• Use with caution: Too much hickory can result in a bitter taste, especially on poultry or fish—don’t go overboard.

Whether you’re firing up your pellet grill or feeding a stick burner, hickory wood is a staple for authentic, Southern-style barbecue. It’s bold, reliable, and packs the kind of flavor that keeps people coming back for seconds.

Need the right rub or sauce to go with that bold smoke? We’ve got you covered with award-winning blends that play perfectly with hickory.