The apple smoking pastilles from Best Charcoal are pressed blocks of apple wood that you place between or on top of your glowing charcoal. They give a mild, slightly sweet smoke that adds an extra layer of flavour to your dish without overpowering it. Because the wood is pressed, a pastille burns down more calmly than a loose chip and keeps the smoke going for longer. The 1 kilo bag lasts a long time: you only need a few per session.
Why choose apple smoking pastilles
Apple wood is one of the friendliest smoking flavours there is. It's forgiving, so even if you're still practising smoking on the kamado, you won't ruin much with it.
- Mild fruit smoke that pairs well with pork, chicken, fish and poultry
- Pressed wood that smoulders slowly instead of flaring up briefly
- Works on ceramic kamados, kettle barbecues and smokers
- Easy to dose: one or two pieces is usually enough
- 1 kilo bag, so stock for a whole season
How to use them
Light your charcoal and wait until the coals glow well and the smoke runs clear. Then place one or two pastilles straight on the coals and close the lid. For a long, low cook, you can add an extra pastille halfway through. No soaking needed: wet wood steams first and gives a dull, bitter aroma instead.
What this smoke pairs with
Think pulled pork, spare ribs, a whole chicken, smoked salmon or an apple pie on the kamado. Soft cheeses and vegetables also take well to the sweet smoke.
Want something more powerful or spicier, check the other smoking pastilles or browse the full range of smoking wood. For long sessions, smoking wood chunks are a logical addition, and for short grilling sessions, grab smoking wood chips instead.
