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Weber Apple Wood Chips
17138
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 3L bag
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Weber
- Model Number:
- 17138
- Type:
- Smoker Accessories
General Information
- Additional Features:
- 3L capacity, Ideal for shorter cooks
General Information
- Additional Features:
- 3L capacity, Ideal for shorter cooks
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 130
- Box Width (mm):
- 490
- Box Depth (mm):
- 610
- Box Weight (kg):
- 8
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At a glance
Weber Apple Wood Chips are a simple way to add a light, sweet smoky flavour to barbecue food, especially during shorter cooks. They suit home grillers who want to experiment with smoking without committing to large fuel quantities. The 3 L bag is convenient for multiple sessions and easy flavour mixing. The main limitation is that apple wood delivers a gentler smoke profile than stronger specialty woods.
What it’s great for
- Adding mild smoky flavour
- Short barbecue cooks
- Experimenting with wood flavours
- Smoking fish
- Poultry and pork cooks
Where it works best
- Backyard barbecues
- Home outdoor kitchens
- Weekend grilling sessions
- Compact smoking setups
Who it’s for
- Home grillers
- Beginner smokers
- Flavour-focused barbecue enthusiasts
- Weber barbecue owners
Things to consider
Apple wood gives a lighter, sweeter smoke than stronger woods like hickory or mesquite, so it may be less suited to cooks wanting a bold, heavy smoke profile.
Grilling versatility
8/10 - Great for adding mild smoke across a range of foods and for blending with other woods.
Durability rating
7/10 - Consumable wood chips in a practical bag format designed for repeated use across multiple cooks.
Outdoor use suitability
Excellent for outdoor barbecue and smoking use
Ease of cleaning
8/10 - Simple to use, with cleanup mainly limited to disposing of ash residue after cooking.
Key benefits
- Apple Wood Flavour: Adds a mild, sweet smoke that complements delicate foods without overpowering them.
- Short-Cook Suitability: Well suited to quicker barbecue sessions where you want flavour added fast.
- 3 L Bag Capacity: Provides enough wood chips for multiple cooks before needing replacement.
- Flavour Mixing Potential: Can be blended with other smoking woods to create a customised smoke profile.
- Beginner-Friendly Use: An easy entry point for grillers starting to explore smoking flavours.
- Versatile Food Pairing: Works especially well with fish, poultry and pork where a lighter smoke is preferred.
Q: Do these apple wood chips work in gas and charcoal barbecues?
A: Yes. Weber Apple Wood Chips can be used in both, but the setup differs. On a gas barbecue they are typically used in a smoker box or foil pouch, while on charcoal they can be scattered over hot coals. They add smoke flavour, not cooking heat.
Q: What is the difference between wood chips and wood chunks?
A: Wood chips smoke faster and suit shorter cooks, which is the main use for this Weber bag. Wood chunks burn for longer and are the better fit for extended low-and-slow sessions, so chips are the better choice when you want a quicker smoke hit.
Q: Should Weber apple wood chips be soaked before cooking?
A: Usually no. Weber Apple Wood Chips are commonly used dry when the goal is a quicker smoke hit during shorter cooks. Soaking can slow how quickly they start smoking, which may be less useful when the cook time is already brief.
Q: Are apple wood chips suitable for beef, or mainly lighter meats?
A: They are suitable for beef, but the smoke profile is milder and sweeter than many buyers want for heavy barbecue flavour. Weber Apple Wood Chips make more sense for pork, poultry or fish, or for blending with another wood to build a stronger result.