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Mkopald May 6, 2009 03:18 PM

Where to buy Apple Wood Chips!?

Hey All,

Planning on smoking a pork butt, but I cant find applewood chips anywhere.

Any suggestions!?!

  1. leek May 7, 2009 07:26 AM

    As mentioned, Chicago Firewood is a great bet for chunks, which are often better than chips. I have seen Apple chips, though, at Menard's, who also have had Cherry and Maple chips, and often have hickory and mesquite chunks.

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    Menards
    2601 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

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      jbontario May 7, 2009 08:13 AM

      They often have this type of thing at Cost Plus Worldmarket, but cannot confirm.

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      BRB May 6, 2009 07:35 PM

      I purchase apple wood (chunks, not chips) at Chicago Firewood. The address is 1300 N. Halsted, but they're actually in the back of that address. They also sell oak, hickory, cherry, etc. That's where I always go to get wood for my smoker. Here's a link to their website: http://www.chicago-firewood.com/index...

      If you absolutely need chips, you'll have to phone them to see if they can help.

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        ferret May 6, 2009 04:58 PM

        Bass Pro shops, Cabela's, I recall picking some up at Wal-Mart a few years back.

        1. weinstein5 May 6, 2009 04:46 PM

          The Backyard Barbecue Store in Wilmette -- http://www.backyardbbqstore.com/ - has all kinds of wood including apple, cherry, maple just to name a few - both chips and chunk

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          Backyard Barbecue Store
          1147 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL

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