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For centuries cooks of the western frontier have prepared the finest in beef, fowl and fish over the glowing embers of Mesquite wood. Its unique sweet aroma makes it a prefect choice of grilling wood. Cowboy Mesquite wood chips are a healthy zero calorie, no-sodium and nonfat way to flavor foods.

Ingredients

Mesquite Wood Chips.

Directions

In charcoal grills and smokers:

Method 1: Wet chips.

1) Soak several handfuls of chips in water for 30 minutes.

2) Spread drained chips either directly on ready charcoal or, for slower smoking, put chips along the edge of the fire.

3) Add chips every 15 minutes for a heavier or a continuous smoke flavor.

Method 2: Dry Chips:

Place dry chips close to the fire, allowing the wood to smolder. This method produces a sweeter smoke; however, keep a water bottle available to control flare ups.

In gas grills and smokers:

1) Soak several handfuls of chips in water for 30 minutes.

2) Spread drained chips in foil pan or in a foil wrap, leaving air holes for smoke to escape.

3) Place filled container of chips directly on lava rocks or grill heating radiances.

4) Chips will begin to smoke within 10 minutes. For best results, keep lip of grill closed to concentrate the heat and the smoke flavor.

Experiment to find your desired level of smoke flavor.

Also try mesquite smoke flavor on your favorite vegetables and cheeses.

Safety first: Remember to always grill and smoke foods in an outdoor area.

Warnings

California proposition 65:

This product contains wood dust. Inhalation of wood dust is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Burning wood results in emissions that can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, smoke and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.