{"id":729,"date":"2017-04-07T09:57:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T13:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=729"},"modified":"2021-08-30T12:33:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T16:33:03","slug":"the-safe-bet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/the-safe-bet\/","title":{"rendered":"ALDER WOOD THE SAFE BET!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_913\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-913\" class=\"wp-image-913 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alder-clip-art-for-blog-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Forest scene of alder wood the perfect wood for a very slight touch of smoke\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alder-clip-art-for-blog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alder-clip-art-for-blog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alder-clip-art-for-blog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alder-clip-art-for-blog.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alder wood the safe bet for cooking wood- little in flavor!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ALDER WOOD THE SAFE BET!<\/h2>\n<h2>Alder<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wpsdc-drop-cap\">I<\/span>\u2019m often asked if there is any hardwood that is a safe bet to use with any food item and equipment.\u00a0 One that won\u2019t be too strong if over applied or hurt the equipment if too much wood is used.\u00a0 Well, as you\u2019ve heard me mentioned before, we don\u2019t provide descriptors of the woods we manufacture as we believe there are too many variables that affect the overall flavor of the hardwood.\u00a0 Instead, we offer a rating of our woods based on how bold they are.\u00a0 On the low end of that rating scale?\u00a0 Alder wood the safe bet.<\/p>\n<h3>Family of Trees- Alder Wood the Safe Bet<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wpsdc-drop-cap\">F<\/span>irst, let me state that Alder is part of the Birch family of hardwood.\u00a0 It is a genus that is a flowering plant.\u00a0 Around the world, there are 35 species of both the tree and shrub form.\u00a0 Yes, that is correct.\u00a0\u00a0 Alder is not always a tree but can be a tall growing shrub.\u00a0 In New York State, we have roughly 13 varieties with our Alder referred to as Eastern Alder.\u00a0 On the density side, this is a lighter hardwood and thus, it does not hold moisture long.\u00a0 This makes this hardwood ideal for very <a href=\"https:\/\/chefsteps.com\/activities\/wood-selection-guide ;\">specific cooking applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alder is very light in its stimulating flavor compounds.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve read that Alder is ideal for fish but there are missed opportunities if you don\u2019t go beyond the fish category.\u00a0 Given there are so many options<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/smoking-(cooking)\"> to infuse smoke vapor<\/a>, this can be a great wood choice when using a handheld food smoker or even a stove stop smoker or cold smoke generator.\u00a0 Contemplating chocolate, cheese, or fruits?\u00a0 Alder can be a perfect match.<\/p>\n<h3>Caution- Alder Wood the Safe Bet<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wpsdc-drop-cap\">H<\/span>ere\u2019s my one caution.\u00a0 If you are planning to incorporate bolder ingredients with your food item, then alder may not be the first choice. \u00a0Lots of bacon, chili or cayenne pepper \u2013 these will mask the flavor of the Alder wood. Instead opt for foods that have lighter ingredients like herbs, citrus, dairy components.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, Alder or Birch will start with a moisture level that is higher but due to the composition of its cell structures, the water will evaporate faster in the hardwood.\u00a0 Using it on an LP grill or in a charcoal unit may require quicker replenishment than another denser hardwood so extra supply is always recommended.<\/p>\n<h3>Blending- Alder Wood the Safe Bet<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wpsdc-drop-cap\">D<\/span>on\u2019t forget, blending Alder with another hardwood works well too so if you do want a spicier kick to your ingredients, feel free to add Alder with a bolder wood like hickory, beech or oak.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is always in the experimentation so have fun working with this hardwood that I call the safety net \u2013 it won\u2019t let you fall flat if you select it for your smoke infusion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5024\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-Smoke-for-Blog-Web-page-.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Smoke Alder wood the safe bet when it comes to wood smoking with a lite taste\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Smoke Alder wood the safe bet when it comes to wood smoking with a lite taste<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>See our other wood species blogs:<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_266\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=265\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"wp-image-266 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MAPLE-SPRING-SUMMER-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"MAPLE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=265\">MAPLE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_253\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=252\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-253\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HICKORY-TREE-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WHAT A NUTTY CHOICE!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=252\">WHAT A NUTTY CHOICE!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_324\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=381\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-324\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-324\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OAK-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AS HARD AS OAK!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=381\">AS HARD AS OAK!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_382\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=381\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-382\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-382\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BEECH-TREE-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=381\">TO THE BEECH WE GO!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_270\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=269&amp;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-270\" class=\"wp-image-270 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASH-TREE-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"I'LL TAKE MINE WITH AN OLIVE!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=269&amp;\">I&#8217;LL TAKE MINE WITH AN OLIVE!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_218\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=217&amp;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\"wp-image-218 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MAPLE-TREE-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"OH, THE MIGHTY MAPLE!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=217&amp;\">OH, THE MIGHTY MAPLE!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_225\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=224\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-225\" class=\"wp-image-225 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WILD-CHERRY-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=224\">PUT A CHERRY ON IT!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=224\">PUT A CHERRY ON IT!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve read that Alder is ideal for fish but there are missed opportunities if you don\u2019t go beyond the fish category.  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