{"product_id":"misty-gully-wood-chunks-2kg-apple","title":"Misty Gully Wood Chunks 2kg - Apple","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* ── Krank width fix: hide empty sidebar, expand description ── *\/\n.section__wrapper.product-description__wrapper .product-meta.sticky-to-header {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n.section__wrapper.product-description__wrapper .product-description.rte {\n  max-width: 100% !important;\n  width: 100% !important;\n  flex: 1 1 100% !important;\n}\n\n.pd-mgwk {\n  --pd-bg: #ffffff;\n  --pd-bg-soft: #f7f5f4;\n  --pd-bg-dark: #1a1a1a;\n  --pd-accent: #c8102e;\n  --pd-accent-deep: #a00d24;\n  --pd-text: #1a1a1a;\n  --pd-text-muted: #5a5550;\n  --pd-text-light: #9a9490;\n  --pd-text-on-dark: #f0ece4;\n  --pd-text-on-dark-muted: #b8b2ab;\n  --pd-border: #e6e3e0;\n  --pd-border-dark: #2e2e2e;\n  --pd-radius: 8px;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  color: var(--pd-text);\n  max-width: 100%;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n.pd-mgwk * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n.pd-mgwk p { margin: 0 0 14px; 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}\n  .pd-mgwk-stat:nth-child(1), .pd-mgwk-stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pd-border-dark); }\n  .pd-mgwk-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 20px; }\n  .pd-mgwk-specs-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }\n  .pd-mgwk-uses ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .pd-mgwk-story, .pd-mgwk-why { padding: 22px; }\n  .pd-mgwk .pd-mgwk-why-actions { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; }\n  .pd-mgwk a.pd-mgwk-why-btn { width: 100% !important; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STAT STRIP --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-value\"\u003e2kg Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-label\"\u003eFist-Sized Chunks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-value\"\u003e100% Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-label\"\u003eSweet Fruit Smoke\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-value\"\u003ePork · Ribs · Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-label\"\u003eCompetition Pork Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-value\"\u003eAll-Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-stat-label\"\u003eChemical-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-intro-lead\"\u003eThe chunk competition pitmasters reach for when pork is on the cooker. Misty Gully Apple wood chunks deliver hours of sweet, fruity smoke for competition-grade ribs, 12-hour pulled pork, home-cured bacon and the classic Apple-plus-Hickory rib blend that wins American BBQ comps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApple is the most-used pork wood in competition American BBQ for a reason: its sweet, fruity smoke profile complements pork's natural sweetness, builds a beautiful surface bark, and never overpowers delicate proteins. In chunk form, that apple character develops \u003cstrong\u003esustained across long cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-hour pulled pork in a kamado, 4-8 hour bacon cures, slow-cooked Christmas hams, and long competition rib smokes. Where apple chips are gone in 20 minutes, apple chunks anchor the full cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FORMAT ALTERNATIVE CALLOUT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-format-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-format-note-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-format-note-icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-format-note-title\"\u003eChunks are designed for charcoal cooking. Got a different cooker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"pd-mgwk-format-note-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGas grill with smoke box → Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/misty-gully-wood-chips-3l-apple\"\u003eMisty Gully Apple chips\u003c\/a\u003e instead (chunks won't fit in gas smoke boxes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePellet grill (Yoder, GMG) → Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lumber-jack-smoking-pellets-9kg-apple-blend\"\u003eLumber Jack Apple Blend pellets\u003c\/a\u003e (60% Oak, 40% Apple, designed for pellet hoppers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eElectric smoker (Masterbuilt) → Use Apple chips instead (Misty Gully confirm chunks are too large for Masterbuilt chip trays)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-features\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"14\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 8c0-2 1-4 3-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-title\"\u003e100% Pure Apple Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-text\"\u003ePure apple chunks, bark on, no blending, no filler woods, no chemical treatments. Sustainable wood from premium Australian and US providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19 14c1.49-1.46 3-3.21 3-5.5A5.5 5.5 0 0016.5 3c-1.76 0-3 .5-4.5 2-1.5-1.5-2.74-2-4.5-2A5.5 5.5 0 002 8.5c0 2.29 1.51 4.04 3 5.5l7 7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-title\"\u003eThe Competition Pork Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-text\"\u003eApple is the most-used wood in American competition BBQ for pork ribs and pulled pork. Sweet, fruity smoke that complements pork beautifully and never overpowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-title\"\u003eLong-Burn for 12-Hour Cooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-text\"\u003eA single fist-sized chunk delivers an hour or more of sustained sweet apple smoke. Two to three chunks see a 12-hour pulled pork or 8-hour bacon cure through start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 2v3M16 2v3M3 8h18M5 5h14a2 2 0 012 2v12a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2V7a2 2 0 012-2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-title\"\u003eBuilt for Charcoal \u0026amp; Kamado Cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-mgwk-feature-text\"\u003eDesigned to sit on top of lump charcoal in a Big Green Egg, Weber kettle, Hark or offset smoker. Not suitable for gas grill smoke boxes, pellet grills or electric smoker chip trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STORY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-story\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-story-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Apple + Hickory Competition Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe classic American BBQ blend, properly executed.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAcross the American BBQ competition circuit, there is one wood blend that dominates pork categories: \u003cstrong\u003eapple plus hickory\u003c\/strong\u003e. Apple brings sweet fruity smoke that builds beautiful bark and complements pork's natural sweetness. Hickory brings bacony backbone and the bold smoke depth that finishes the profile. Together, they win comps. Apart, neither is quite enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe chunk format is what makes this blend work. Across a 6-hour rib cook or 12-hour pork shoulder cook, you need both woods burning steadily through the entire smoke. Chips burn out in minutes; chunks burn for an hour each. Tuck \u003cstrong\u003etwo apple chunks and one hickory chunk\u003c\/strong\u003e into your lump charcoal at the start of the cook, and you have the foundation of competition-grade pork smoke without needing to refuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBeyond competition ribs, apple chunks are the wood for serious \u003cstrong\u003ehome charcuterie and bacon-making\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sweet apple character is the traditional flavour for cold-smoked bacon (4-8 hour cures) and slow-smoked ham. For kabana, mettwurst and other smallgoods that need long, gentle smoke, apple is the chunk that delivers without ever overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-header\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eWood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003e100% Apple (no blending, no filler)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003e2kg bag of approximately fist-sized chunks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003e32 x 9 x 41 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eBurn Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eApproximately 1+ hour per chunk in a kamado or grill. Multiple hours in a traditional offset smoker.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eSmoke Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eSweet, fruity, gentle. Complements pork's natural sweetness without overpowering. The signature competition pork smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eCompetition pork ribs, pulled pork shoulder, home-cured bacon, smoked ham, kabana, mettwurst, smallgoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eClassic Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eApple plus Hickory chunks: the competition rib and pulled pork standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eHickory chunks (competition pork blend), Cherry chunks (sweet ham blend), Pecan chunks (rounded pork blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eUse In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eBig Green Egg and other kamados, Weber and other charcoal kettles, Hark and other offset smokers, traditional BBQ pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eNot Suitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eGas grill smoke boxes (too large), pellet grill hoppers, Masterbuilt and other electric smoker chip trays (per Misty Gully).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eSoaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eRecommended before use to prolong burn. Water, cider or apple juice all suit apple's profile beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eAll-natural, chemical-free, no additives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-label\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-specs-value\"\u003eWC2KGAPP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- USE CASES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat to cook with Apple wood chunks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-uses\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCompetition-style pork ribs (with hickory chunks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePulled pork shoulder (12+ hour low and slow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHome-cured bacon (4-8 hour cold smoke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlazed Christmas ham and slow-roast ham\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKabana, mettwurst and traditional smallgoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePork loin and pork chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmoked chicken wings and whole chickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCold-smoked salt and finishing salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WORKS PERFECTLY WITH --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWorks perfectly with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-pairs\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/big-green-egg\" class=\"pd-mgwk-pair\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-eyebrow\"\u003eKamado Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-title\"\u003eBig Green Egg\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-text\"\u003eThe competition pork cooker. Tuck apple chunks (or apple plus hickory) into your lump charcoal for 12-hour pulled pork and competition-grade ribs. BBQ Republic is an Official Big Green Egg Platinum Dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-cta\"\u003e\n        Shop Big Green Egg\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hark\" class=\"pd-mgwk-pair\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-eyebrow\"\u003eOffset \u0026amp; Charcoal Smokers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-title\"\u003eHark Smokers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-text\"\u003eOffset smokers are perfect for long bacon cures, slow ham roasts and traditional ribs. Hark's range delivers proper low-and-slow heat where apple chunks deliver sustained sweet pork smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-cta\"\u003e\n        Shop Hark\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/charcoal-fuel\" class=\"pd-mgwk-pair\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Fuel Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-title\"\u003eLump Charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-text\"\u003eChunks sit on top of burning lump charcoal. Argie Grillz Argentine Lump is our best-selling charcoal. Hardwood lump for steady heat, apple chunks for sweet pork smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-pair-cta\"\u003e\n        Shop Charcoal\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RANGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-range\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExplore the full smoking wood chunk range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApple is the competition pork specialist. For the classic American BBQ partner, try Hickory chunks (Apple + Hickory = the rib blend). For Christmas ham specialist, Maple. For competition colour finish, Cherry. For Australian-sourced nutty smoke, Pecan. For maximum intensity, Mesquite. For neutral blend partner, Oak. Browse the full Misty Gully gourmet wood chunk range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wood-chunks\" class=\"pd-mgwk-range-cta\"\u003e\n      View All Wood Chunks\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY BBQ REPUBLIC --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-why\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pd-mgwk-why-eyebrow\"\u003eBuy from a BBQ Specialist\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Sydney BBQ specialist for smoke woods, kamados and grills.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBBQ Republic cooks on this gear every day. We know which smoke wood pairs with which protein, which format works in which cooker, and which combinations are worth your time. On display and in stock at our Wetherill Park showroom for immediate pickup or Sydney metro delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-why-actions\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"tel:0434010411\" class=\"pd-mgwk-why-btn\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:currentColor;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 014.69 13a19.79 19.79 0 01-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 013.62 2h3a2 2 0 012 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L7.91 9.91a16 16 0 006.18 6.18l.98-.98a2 2 0 012.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0122 16.92z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n        Call 0434 010 411\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"pd-mgwk-why-btn pd-mgwk-why-btn--ghost\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:currentColor;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n        Visit the Showroom\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat does Apple wood smoke taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eSweet, fruity, gentle. Apple smoke has a distinctive fruit-forward sweetness that complements pork's natural flavour beautifully without overpowering it. In chunk form, that sweetness develops sustained across long cooks, building bark colour and depth on ribs, pork shoulders and bacon. Apple is the most-used wood in American competition pork BBQ for exactly this reason.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy is Apple the best chunk for competition pork ribs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eThree reasons. First, apple's sweet fruit smoke complements pork's natural sweetness in a way no other wood quite matches. Second, the chunk format burns for an hour or more, delivering sustained sweet smoke across the full 4-6 hour rib cook. Third, apple is forgiving: even if you run heavy smoke, it won't bitter the meat. Competition pitmasters typically combine apple chunks with hickory chunks for the classic competition rib blend: apple for sweetness, hickory for backbone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eApple chunks vs Maple chunks: which should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eBoth are sweet pork specialists, but they differ. Apple is sweeter and more fruit-forward, with a more pronounced sweetness that builds bark colour beautifully. It is the classic competition wood for pork ribs and pulled pork. Maple is milder and more subtle, with a gentle traditional sweetness that suits delicate cured meats and Christmas hams. For competition pork ribs and pulled pork, choose apple. For traditional Vermont-style bacon and Christmas ham cooks, choose maple. Both work brilliantly on ham, just with different character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I use Apple chunks for home bacon-making?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eYes, apple chunks are one of the traditional choices for cold-smoked bacon. The chunk format is particularly suited to bacon cures because the typical 4-8 hour cold smoke needs sustained wood character across the entire cure cycle, not the burst-and-fade behaviour of chips. Cider-soaked apple chunks add an additional layer of apple character to the bacon that makes the result distinctly more flavourful than water-soaked alternatives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I use Apple chunks for the classic Apple + Hickory rib blend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eThe standard competition rib blend ratio is roughly 2 apple chunks to 1 hickory chunk for a typical 4-6 hour pork rib cook in a kamado. Tuck both into your lump charcoal at the start, then walk away. Apple delivers sweet bark colour and fruit smoke; hickory delivers savoury backbone and depth. For pulled pork (longer 12-hour cooks), use 3 apple chunks to 1 hickory chunk and add a second hickory chunk halfway through if needed. This blend is the foundation of American competition pork barbecue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShould I soak Apple chunks before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eMisty Gully recommend soaking chunks before use to prolong burn time. For apple specifically, soaking in apple cider or apple juice is the traditional approach: the soak liquid evaporates as the chunk burns, adding an extra layer of apple character to the smoke. Soak for at least 30 minutes before use; many pitmasters soak overnight in cider for bacon and ham cooks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I pick up from the showroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-mgwk-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. Misty Gully Apple wood chunks are on display and available for immediate pickup from our Wetherill Park showroom, Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. Sydney metro delivery is also available. Call 0434 010 411 to arrange.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Misty Gully","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325008236716,"sku":"WC2KGAPP","price":27.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4267\/4348\/files\/2kgAppleChunks.jpg?v=1780295223","url":"https:\/\/bbqrepublic.com.au\/products\/misty-gully-wood-chunks-2kg-apple","provider":"BBQ Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}