Cherry
Intensity
Smoke Profile
Sweet, fruity, and known for adding a deep red mahogany color.
Best For
Pork Poultry Beef (for color)
Cherry is highly versatile and prized for the beautiful dark red color it imparts to the bark of the meat. Its flavor is sweet and mild, similar to apple, but with a slightly more complex character. Many pitmasters mix cherry with hickory or oak for a balanced flavor and great aesthetics.