Weber Hickory Wood Chips
17143
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Hickory wood chips for outdoor cooking and smoking
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Weber
- Model Number:
- 17143
- Type:
- Smoker Accessories
- Colour:
- Black
General Information
- Materials:
- Wood
- Additional Features:
- 3L capacity, Ideal for shorter cooks
General Information
- Materials:
- Wood
- Additional Features:
- 3L capacity, Ideal for shorter cooks
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 95
- Box Width (mm):
- 185
- Box Depth (mm):
- 285
- Box Weight (kg):
- 1
Product Reviews of Weber Hickory Wood Chips
Overall Rating Snapshot
5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
100% of users recommend this product
Wood Chips
Great variety of wood chips to use
Kim Green
Confirmed purchase 18 November 2025
Published on 10 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Wood Chips
Great variety of wood chips to use
Kim Green
Confirmed purchase 18 November 2025
Published on 10 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
Weber Hickory Wood Chips are a straightforward smoking accessory for barbecue cooks who want a stronger, savoury smoke flavour with red meats. They suit beginners and regular backyard grillers thanks to their easy use in a smoker box or foil pouch and flexible 3 L pack size. Their main strength is flavour impact and simplicity, but they are less versatile than milder wood options if you want a lighter smoke profile.
What it’s great for
- Smoking Beef
- Smoking Pork
- Smoking Lamb
- Backyard Barbecuing
- Low and Slow Cooking
- Experimenting With Smoke Flavours
Where it works best
- Backyard Patios
- Home Barbecue Setups
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Charcoal Grills
- Gas Barbecues With Smoker Box
- Low and Slow Cooking Stations
Who it’s for
- Backyard Cooks
- Weekend Grillers
- Barbecue Beginners
- Low and Slow Enthusiasts
- Meat Lovers
Things to consider
Hickory delivers a noticeably stronger smoke flavour than milder fruit woods, so it may be less suitable if you prefer a lighter or more delicate smoking profile.
Grilling versatility
7/10 - excellent for red meats and stronger smoke flavours, but less adaptable than milder woods for delicate foods.
Durability rating
8/10 - wood chips store well when kept dry and are a dependable consumable barbecue accessory.
Outdoor use suitability
10/10 - purpose-built for outdoor barbecue smoking with charcoal or gas barbecues using a smoker box or foil pouch.
Ease of cleaning
8/10 - the chips themselves are easy to use, with cleanup mainly limited to removing ash or disposing of used foil.
Key benefits
- Hickory Smoke Profile: Adds a bold, savoury smoke flavour that pairs especially well with beef, pork and lamb.
- Easy Smoking Setup: Works in a smoker box or foil pouch, making it simple to add smoke flavour without specialised equipment.
- 3 L Capacity: Provides enough wood chips for multiple shorter barbecue sessions or flavour testing across different cooks.
- Fast Smoke Start When Dry: Dry chips begin smoking quickly, helping you introduce smoke flavour earlier in the cook.
- Flexible Smoke Control: Chips can be used dry for quicker smoke or soaked to delay smoke and add steam.
- Blending Friendly: Can be mixed with other wood types so you can create a custom smoke flavour profile.
- Red Meat Pairing: Particularly well suited to richer cuts, helping complement hearty barbecue dishes.
Q: Are these hickory chips suitable for long low-and-slow barbecue cooks
A: They can be used for low-and-slow cooking, but wood chips burn through faster than larger smoking pieces. For longer sessions, expect to top them up during the cook rather than relying on one load to keep smoking the whole time.
Q: Can I use these chips as the main barbecue fuel
A: No. Weber Hickory Wood Chips are a smoking accessory for adding flavour, not a standalone fuel for cooking. They work best alongside your normal barbecue heat source in a smoker box or foil pouch, where they smoulder and produce smoke.
Q: Can these wood chips be used in a gas barbecue
A: Yes. These chips are designed to be used in a smoker box or a foil pouch, which makes them suitable for many gas barbecues as well as other outdoor barbecue setups. They are for smoke flavour, not as the main cooking fuel.
Q: Should Weber Hickory Wood Chips be used dry or soaked
A: Either works, depending on how quickly you want smoke to start. Dry chips begin smoking sooner, while soaked chips slow that down and add more steam, so the choice affects timing and smoke intensity rather than overall suitability.
Q: Is hickory smoke too strong for chicken, fish or vegetables
A: Hickory has a bold, savoury smoke profile, so it generally suits richer foods better than delicate ingredients. It can still be used with chicken or vegetables, but a lighter hand is usually better to avoid overpowering the food.
Q: Will one box last for more than one barbecue session
A: Yes. The 3L pack is sized for multiple shorter cooks rather than a single use, especially if you only add a small amount at a time. It will be used faster on stronger smoke setups or any cook where chips need replenishing.
