{"product_id":"premium-woodchunks-big-green-egg","title":"Premium Woodchunks - Big Green Egg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-burning smoking woodchunks designed to add rich, aromatic woodsmoke flavour to longer cooks and larger cuts of meat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Green Egg Premium Woodchunks are a simple way to add deep smoky flavour to your outdoor cooking. Larger than woodchips, these chunks burn more slowly, making them ideal for longer cooks, low-and-slow recipes, and larger cuts of meat that benefit from a steady smoke over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add a few soaked woodchunks to your charcoal, close the lid, and let the smoke work its magic. The longer your food is exposed to the smoke, the richer and deeper the flavour will become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bag contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3kg\u003c\/strong\u003e of woodchunks, and as you only need a few pieces per cook, one bag should last for plenty of smoky sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Green Egg Premium Woodchunks are sold separately and available in a choice of classic smoking woods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMesquite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wood gives a different flavour profile, allowing you to match the smoke to your food and cooking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Longer Cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodchunks are perfect when you want a slower, steadier release of smoke. While woodchips create a quick burst of flavour, woodchunks smoulder for longer, making them better suited to low-and-slow cooking and larger ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are especially useful for brisket, pork shoulder, pork belly, ribs, whole chickens, larger joints, and other cooks where you want smoke to build gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore cooking, soak your chosen woodchunks in water for around \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This reduces the intensity of the heat and allows for a longer, slower cook at a lower temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer cooks, wrapping meat in \u003cstrong\u003eBig Green Egg Butcher Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e for part of the cook can help retain moisture. 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