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Hickory firewood

Hickory is the classic pitmaster wood — bold smoke, long burn, and high heat. 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

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 typeHickory
OriginUnited States
Split length25–35 cm
Wood diameter6–16 cm
Moisture content< 18%
Ash content (db)< 0.5%
Calorific value> 4500 kcal/kg
Burn profileLong-lasting, hot burn
Flavour profileStrong, bold smoke

The 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 replenishment. Need pricing or a spec sheet? Contact us.

Hickory firewood FAQs

Quick answers for pitmasters, hospitality, and retail 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 fire up the smoker?

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