Apricot BBQ & Smoking Chunks

California produces over 95% of the apricots grown in the United States, thanks to its ideal Mediterranean climate. Apricot trees require cold winters for dormancy and warm, dry summers to produce sweet fruit free from pests and disease.

The apricot's journey to California spans millennia. First discovered on Chinese mountain slopes 4,000 years ago, it traveled through the Persian Empire and into the Mediterranean. Spanish explorers brought the fruit to California in the 18th century, with the first major crop recorded in 1792. By 1920, apricot farming thrived in the Santa Clara Valley. After World War II, as the computer industry grew in Santa Clara, apricot farms relocated to other areas in California.

Moorpark, a city in Southern California, carries the name of the heirloom Moorpark apricot variety. Pioneers planted these trees throughout the area in the 1800s. Moorpark is home to Rancho La Casa Firewood.

Convenient local pickup from a growing number of retail partners in Southern California. Buy online and pick-up in store.

We also offer free shipping in Los Angeles, and many other places in the Western USA. We ship to anywhere in the continental US and Canada at very low flat rates.

Apricot wood delivers a mild, sweet, and fruity smoke flavor—similar to plum or peach wood, but with subtle floral and nutty notes. It's gentle enough never to overpower your food.

Apricot wood shines with light-flavored meats that benefit from delicate smoke. Think poultry, fish, and pork. Its golden color and soft smoke profile won't mask the natural taste of your protein.

Want a heavier smoke ring? Mix apricot with stronger woods like oak or hickory. This lets you layer flavors without losing apricot's signature sweetness.

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Apricot BBQ Wood

Apricot BBQ Wood

$30.00 USD
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About Apricot BBQ & Smoking Chunks

Above average heat generation for a hardwood with a balanced smoke and a sweet, somewhat floral aroma with a nutty finish.

Our BBQ chunks are properly California sun-seasoned and contain optimal water content for best smoke generation.

Specifications

A 10 lbs box contains 1/2 cubic foot of chunks. A 20 lbs box contains 1/1 cubic foot.

Locally sourced and seasoned BBQ & smoking wood. Length of each chunk varies for different needs (3-4" for the most part).

Some firewood pieces will have some bark (which is fairly thin).

Best in Class Customer Service

Text/call us: (818) 208 6366 (live person). 8am - 10pm.

Local pick-up in a number of locations in Greater LA or mail order are available. You can pre-order any BBQ & smoking wood at a location near you.

Moisture Level Below 20% (EPA)

All our BBQ and smoking woods are naturally dried/seasoned in Southern California and therefore have the optimal local moisture level.

Many BBQ and smoking experts do not recommend kiln-dried BBQ and smoking wood that tends to be unnaturally dry.

Carbon-neutral & Fully Sustainable!

We are the only firewood supplier in the US to be triple carbon-neutral:

We fully compensate for all CO2 associated with the production and use of our firewood, BBQ & smoking woods.

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