Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
grillart cherry wood smoking chips, 750 g resealable bag
Mild fruitwood for poultry, pork and fish; on a kamado, mixed into the charcoal or in a smoker box
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- Weight
- 0.75 kg
- Material
- Cherry wood from the Austrian Alps, no additives (per the seller)
Quick answer
Yes, if you want a mild, fruity smoke for poultry, pork or fish. It is a 750 g resealable bag of cherry wood with no additives, according to the seller. But these are chips: they burn fast, so on a kamado mix them into the charcoal or use a smoker box. Rated 4.4 on only 238 reviews.
Cherry wood chips, 750 g in a resealable bag. A mild, fruity smoke, but chips burn fast: on a kamado they go mixed into the charcoal or in a smoker box, not loose on the coals.
The grillart cherry chips come in a 750 g resealable bag, with a package measuring 32.8 x 23 x 9.4 cm. According to the seller, the wood is 100% natural, from the Austrian Alps, with no additives, dried to a "very low" residual moisture. That is all the technical information there is: the listing does not say how big the chips are, what moisture level they reach or how long the smoke lasts. The rest is seller adjectives, which we quote as such rather than as measurements.
Cherry is a fruitwood with a mild smoke, the kind you pick for food that cannot take an aggressive one: poultry, pork and fish. The listing itself recommends it for light meats and fish. It suits, for example, the spatchcock whole chicken, a dish of a few hours where chips make sense. For comparing woods and quantities, the guide to smoking woods is the place to look. In our catalogue, the other cherry option is the Grill Republic chips, which are listed as sold out.
On a kamado you have to treat it for what it is: a chip. It is thin wood that is used up in minutes: loose on live coals it is gone almost at once and, if it catches fire when you open the lid, it gives a dirtier smoke. The sensible approach is to mix them into the charcoal in layers when you load the firebox, or to put them in a smoker box on the coals. With the wood smouldering and the vents nearly shut, open the lid slowly and with gloves on to avoid a flashback. In a MiniMax or a Joe Jr there is little fuel, so a small handful is enough; in a Large, a Classic or an XL spread them over several layers. The listing says it suits charcoal barbecues, smokers, kettle, electric and gas barbecues, and names Rösle, Weber, Landmann and Napoleon. It names no kamado, although over charcoal the wood smokes the same in any of them.
The real drawbacks. First, what it does not publish: chip size, measured moisture and hours of smoke. The bullet about "very long burn time" comes with no figure, and for a chip it deserves caution. Second, the sample: 4.4 out of 5 on 238 reviews is a good score with little behind it, and it ranks 15th in its list of smoking chips. Third, the tone: the listing uses "premium" and "TOP quality" without explaining what that means. Fourth, the format: chips are no good for long smoking sessions, and although the listing validates them for many appliances, it mentions no kamado.
In one sentence: mild cherry in a resealable bag for short smokes of poultry, pork and fish, with a listing that says little and a small review sample. Not tested hands-on: this assessment comes from reading the listing.
Mild cherry that is easy to portion in a resealable bag, with minimal data on the listing. Fine for short smokes on a kamado; for hours of smoke, chunks are better.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- Cherry, a mild fruitwood: suits poultry, pork and light-coloured fish
- Wood with no additives, from the Austrian Alps, per the seller
- 750 g resealable bag: portion by the handful and close it between uses
- Rated 4.4 on Amazon, on only 238 reviews; 15th in its list of smoking chips
Cons
- Does not publish chip size, moisture or how long the smoke lasts
- These are chips: on a kamado they burn fast, so mix with charcoal or use a box
- The listing names no kamado and uses adjectives like "premium" with nothing behind them
For you if…
Anyone smoking poultry, pork loin or fish over a few hours who wants a mild fruity smoke that can be portioned by the handful.
Not for you if…
Anyone after many hours of low and slow smoke: chips burn fast and the listing gives no duration. Nor if you want data on chip size or moisture.
Specifications
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
|---|---|
| Material | Cherry wood from the Austrian Alps, no additives (per the seller) |
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Essentials to get started
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La Cuisine Stainless Steel Smoker Box with Slotted Lid
The natural partner for a chip: a box with a slotted lid keeps the wood together on the coals and makes it burn more slowly than loose on the charcoal. It is bought with the chips because it fixes their weak point, how quickly they are used up. Check that the box fits your firebox before ordering.
€17
NaturBraza marabu charcoal, pack of two 5 kg bags (10 kg)
Chips need a bed of coals to be mixed into, and lump charcoal is the usual base for a kamado. This pack of two 5 kg sacks of marabú is an option in stock in the catalogue. Mix the chips in layers with the charcoal when you load the firebox and the cherry smoke comes through more steadily.
€47
ThermoPro TP17H: 4-probe wired thermometer, -10 to 300 °C
Cherry adds flavour, not cooking: a chicken or a loin is done by internal temperature, not by smoke. A corded multi-probe thermometer lets you watch the meat and the chamber at once, which matters when the smoke is short-lived and you have to top up.
€36
FAQ
Can you use chips on a kamado, or are they only for smokers?
You can. The listing declares them suitable for charcoal barbecues, smokers, kettle, electric and gas barbecues, and does not name kamado, but over charcoal the wood smokes the same. What changes is the handling: ceramic holds heat and has little air, so chips loose on live coals are gone in minutes. Mix them into the charcoal when you load the firebox or put them in a smoker box, and start with a small amount.
How long does a 750 g bag last?
We do not know, and the listing does not say: it publishes neither the chip size nor how many uses the bag gives. What is stated is that it is a resealable bag, meant for keeping the rest between cooks. Because chips are consumed quickly, for smokes of several hours you will use a good deal more than with chunks. Start with a small handful, note how much you add and adjust next time. Do not confuse them with the fine beech sawdust from the same brand, which is for cold smoke in a generator and is not put on the coals.
Cherry or apple: which should I choose for chicken and pork?
Both are mild fruitwoods and both work for chicken and pork, so the difference is one of nuance, not substance. The catalogue also has Weber apple chips, which are listed in stock. For poultry and pork you can start with either; if you want to compare, do two similar cooks with one wood each. The site's guide to smoking woods explains the profile of each in more detail.
Does it contain additives, or is it treated?
The seller states that it is 100% natural wood from the Austrian Alps, with no additives or chemical treatment, dried to a very low residual moisture. That is their own claim: the listing includes no analysis or certificates, and we have not been able to check it first-hand. If it matters a great deal to you, ask the seller before buying.
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