Get the southwest flavor from these Mesquite Wood Chips.Native to the lower United States and Mexico, Mesquite is a leafy, hardwood tree that produces a sweet and strong flavored smoke that is perfect for red meats like beef, pork and it's also great with poultry.
Mesquite delivers bold, assertive smoke with a distinctive southwestern character that's instantly recognizable. The strong flavor profile pairs beautifully with beef and pork, standing up to rich, fatty cuts without being overpowered. When you want that authentic Texas or Southwestern BBQ flavor, Mesquite is your answer. The wood's natural sweetness balances the intensity, creating complex smoke that adds depth without bitterness.
These wood chips are ideal for shorter smoking sessions, lasting about 30 minutes and adding a substantial smoke flavor to your food. The smaller chip size means they ignite quickly and burn faster than chunks or logs, making them perfect for foods that don't require hours of smoking. Use Mesquite chips for steaks, burgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, and other proteins that cook in under an hour. The quick, intense smoke complements faster cooking methods beautifully.
Soak the wood chips for at least 30 minutes before beginning. This soaking process slows down combustion, creating more smoke and less flame. Remove the chips from the water and place them in the Napoleon Smoker Tube, then position directly onto the sear plates of your gas grill. For charcoal grilling, place soaked chips directly on your burning charcoal in the Apollo® 3 in 1 Charcoal Grill and Water Smoker. If you have a Napoleon Prestige PRO™ Series PRO665 Gas Grill, use the integrated Smoker Tray for convenient chip placement.
Place your selected food onto the grill when your chips start to smoke—you'll see thin, bluish smoke which indicates ideal smoking conditions. Avoid opening the lid of the grill while smoking to ensure the smoke stays concentrated around your food, maximizing flavor absorption. The more you open the lid, the more smoke escapes and the less flavor your food absorbs.
You can also flavor your Mesquite Wood Chips with different liquids during the soaking process. Best pairings include cider for pork, pineapple juice for chicken or ham, lemonade for fish or poultry, beer for beef or brisket, and ginger ale for pork or poultry. These flavored soaks add an extra layer of complexity to your smoke, though plain water works perfectly fine if you prefer pure Mesquite flavor.
Key Features:
- Mesquite Wood Chips for use in charcoal BBQ grills and smokers
- Can be used on Gas BBQ Grills with Napoleon Charcoal Tray and Smoker Box accessories
- Ideal for adding a strong, smoky, southwest flavor to foods
- Smaller chips ideal for shorter smoking times, lasting about 30 minutes
- Mesquite smoke is perfect for red meats like beef, pork and also great with poultry
- Soak wood chips for at least 30 minutes before beginning
- Flavor Mesquite Wood Chips with different liquids during soaking: cider, pineapple juice, lemonade, beer, ginger ale
- To use, place wood chips directly into Napoleon Smoker Tube or Box
- For charcoal or smokers, place directly onto hot coals
- Compatible with Napoleon Prestige PRO™ Series PRO665 and 825 integrated Smoker Trays
