The Classic American Smoke Wood.
Best all-natural wood pellets for brisket, tri tip, chicken, turkey, pork, and vegetables. These epic Hickory pellets are the perfect BBQ fuel for providing wood-fired flavour to smoked meats. Hickory is the smoke wood you grew up on whether you knew it or not — bacon, classic Southern BBQ, that smoky aroma that says "the grill is on" — that's hickory talking.
Key features:
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Bold, classic hickory smoke: The signature American BBQ flavour
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20 lb bag: Long-lasting fuel for serious cooks
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Made in USA: American hickory hardwood
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All-natural, no binders: Premium quality pellets
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Clean burn, low ash: Built for long, low-and-slow cooks
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Versatile: Works on every protein and most vegetables
Great for:
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Brisket: The traditional Texas-style smoke wood pairing
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Pork shoulder and ribs: Classic American BBQ flavour
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Chicken and turkey: Robust smoke that holds up to the bird
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Bacon and homemade ham: Hickory IS bacon flavour
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Tri tip and beef ribs: Lets the beef stand front and center
Pro tips:
- If you only own one type of pellet, hickory is the safest bet
- Hickory can lean bitter on long cooks — blend with cherry or apple to balance
- Pair with Traeger Beef Rub for a steakhouse-quality cook
- Store in a dry, sealed bin — moisture is the enemy of good pellets
