Smoking Pellets (43 items found)

Add tasty flavor to your favorite barbecue dishes with wood pellets from Ace Hardware. Our BBQ selection can help you get ready for your next grill session with a wide range of hardwood smoking pellets from brands like Traeger available online and in stores.

Wood Pellets for Smokers and Grills

Charcoal isn't the only way to impart smoky flavor to grilled fare like ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Wood smoking pellets can also lead to delicious results. Also called smoking pellets, these thin, rod-like fuel sources are produced by compressing wood shavings, saw dust and other wood waste. The fuel works well in smokers and pellet grills, and you can even use these pellets in some pizza ovens to enhance the flavor of the crust and toppings.

Types of Hardwood Pellets

The type of wood used to produce smoking pellets will impact the taste of your food. Here are some of the most common types of hardwood pellets and the flavors they bring to smoked and grilled entrees and sides.

• Applewood smoking pellets have a slightly sweet flavor that is great for poultry, pork and veggies
• Cherry pellets add sweet and tangy notes that complement chicken, beef and pork
• Hickory wood infuses a bacon-like flavor that works well with virtually any type of meat
• Maple enhances foods like beef, pork and grilling cheese with a subtle sweetness perfect for pork
• Oak gives a faint vanilla and nutty taste that is tasty with beef, fish and other seafood
• Pecan smoking pellets lend a rich nuttiness to food that emboldens beef, pork, poultry and vegetables

What’s more, Ace also stocks a variety of wood blends, combining more than one type of hardwood to greatly expand the flavor profile of food through a combination of tastes.

Get the Most from Your Smoking Pellets

Choosing high quality wood pellets is essential for a successful barbecue, and there are some other things you can do to ensure that you are smoking and grilling successfully. To start, be sure to have enough hardwood smoking pellets on hand. Generally, you'll need one pound for every hour of cooking. Make sure that the hopper stays stocked with wood pellets throughout the cooking process for best results. As you cook, empty ashes and clean your smoker or grill thoroughly after each use.

How you store your smoking pellets between uses matters, too. Keep them in a cool place and protect them from moisture to keep them from disintegrating.

Shop Wood Smoking Pellets for Your Next Barbecue at Ace

From wood pellets to grilling utensils and tools, Ace has many of the essentials you need to prepare for your next barbecue. Shop the full selection of hardwood pellets online to stock up for your next gathering, then browse various barbecue rubs for even more flavorful cookouts. Complete your order online and enjoy the convenience of shipping straight to your door, or stop into your neighborhood store to get help selecting the right wood smoking pellets for your needs.