Hickory Firewood

Hickory is the classic pitmaster wood — bold smoke, long burn, and high heat. It’s built for BBQ smokers, low & slow cooks, live-fire kitchens and serious grilling.

Best for
brisket • ribs • beef • game • lamb
Performance
long hot burn • strong smoke • low ash
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BBQ smoker and live-fire cooking
BBQ smoke and grilling
Hickory firewood

Why choose Hickory?

Bold BBQ flavour
Strong smoke profile that delivers classic barbecue taste.
Long, hot burn
Dense hardwood designed for extended cooks and consistent heat.
Low ash, cleaner operation
Kiln-dried wood helps reduce moisture and improves efficiency.
Ideal for smokers & live-fire kitchens
A favourite for steakhouses, smokehouses and serious BBQ setups.

Product specifications

Wood type: Hickory
Origin: United States
Split length: 25–35 cm
Wood diameter: 6–16 cm
Moisture content: < 18%
Ash content (db): < 0.5%
Calorific value: > 4500 kcal/kg
Burn profile: long-lasting, hot burn
Flavour profile: strong, bold smoke — perfect for BBQ & slow cooking

Elite Horizon advantage

We supply Hickory across the UAE to hospitality groups, specialist retailers and home users who want reliable, repeatable cooking results.

For trade customers, we support spec sheets, order planning, and consistent availability for high-usage kitchens and retail distribution.

Recommended pairings
  • Brisket & ribs: hickory on its own for classic punch
  • Chicken: hickory + cherry to soften and sweeten the smoke
  • Seafood: use sparingly or blend with fruitwoods
  • Long cooks: hickory + oak for burn stability

Hickory Firewood FAQs

Quick answers for BBQ users, smokers and trade buyers.

Hickory is excellent with brisket, ribs, beef, pork and game. It’s a bold smoke, so it’s best with richer cuts.

It can be. For lighter proteins, use smaller amounts or blend with cherry/fruitwoods to keep the smoke cleaner and sweeter.

Yes. Blend with oak to stabilise long cooks, or add cherry to soften the smoke for poultry and lamb.

Yes — we supply hospitality groups, retailers and bulk customers. Contact us for trade pricing, supply programs and spec sheets.

Ready to cook with Hickory?

Shop online or contact us for trade pricing, bulk supply and spec sheets.