Originally Posted by
HuskyInAuz
We would smoke white meat differently than red whilst growing up on the farm and we still do. With that said, don't know if you can get the Alder chips here but Apple/Cherry would be my next choice for white meat. Salmon, Alder or Doug Fir (Oregon) is also an option. Hickory/Mesquite first choice for red, then a fruit wood, Apple/Cherry.
Just like wine, everyone has a different preference or taste, the only chips I personally wouldn't use is fragrant Gum (Eucalyptus).
I'm an advocate of cold smoking, meaning not whilst on the hot barbie btw..