Cooks over Hickory
Which split does what, and every log cooked over it.
Hickory 4 entries
Bacon-like punch. Keep the split count low on pork.
DateCutWood
CookerWeightResult
29 Sep 2026
Smoked meatloaf in a bacon weave
Hickory
Insulated cabinet
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
Bacon lattice crisp on top, sides soft; sliced clean at 2 cm4.3/5
15 Sep 2026
Two spare racks, membrane on and off
Hickory
Insulated cabinet
9.3 lb / 4.2 kg (2 x 2.1 kg)
Identical texture; the membrane rack was 6% heavier and saltier outside4.4/5
6 Sep 2026
Skin-on pork picnic shoulder
Hickory
Ugly drum smoker
10.1 lb / 4.6 kg
Skin turned to leather; meat underneath was excellent4.2/5
21 Aug 2026
Brisket flat, separated
Hickory
Insulated cabinet
5.7 lb / 2.6 kg
Even slice, faint smoke ring, no bark crunch4/5
