Green Mountain Grills Premium Apple Blend pellets mix apple wood with American hickory and red oak in a 12.7 kg bag. The apple gives a mild, sweet, fruity smoke; the hickory and oak give it more backbone than a straight fruit wood, so the flavour still comes through on bigger cuts.
It's the blend to pick if you're not sure where to start. It's gentle enough for chicken and fish, but has enough depth for pork shoulder and ribs, so one bag covers most of what goes on a pellet grill.
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The 28 lb bag holds about 40% more pellets than a standard 9 kg bag. For a smokier, more traditional flavour, compare it with GMG Premium Gold Blend.
Apple Wood Pellets With a Hickory Backbone
Apple on its own is one of the mildest smoking woods. It's a favourite for pork and poultry but can fade into the background on a long cook. Blending it with hickory and red oak keeps apple's sweetness up front while adding a deeper smoke and the steady heat of a dense hardwood.
Want a fruit blend without the hickory? GMG Premium Fruitwood Blend uses cherry, beech and pecan for a lighter, sweeter smoke.
Best Uses for Apple Blend Pellets
- Pork: pulled pork, ribs, pork loin, pork belly and ham.
- Poultry: chicken, wings, turkey and duck.
- Seafood: salmon and trout.
- Cheese: firm cheeses, cold-smoked in a ProFlame Cold Smoke Generator.
- Veg and baking: vegetables, bread and fruit desserts.
How GMG Pellets Are Made
GMG presses its pellets from 100% kiln-dried hardwood sawdust. Kiln drying takes the moisture out before pressing, which helps the pellets burn cleanly and feed evenly through the auger. Nothing is added to hold them together: the wood's own lignin softens under heat and pressure and binds each pellet. There are no fillers, flavouring oils or additives.
The pellets are also pressed to a larger diameter than most. A thicker pellet burns a little longer, which suits long, low-and-slow cooks. They're made to burn with low ash, so there's less to clean out of the fire pot between cooks.
Fits and Compatibility
- Any brand of pellet grill or pellet smoker, including the Green Mountain Grills Ledge Prime 2.0.
- Gas, kettle and charcoal BBQs with a stainless steel smoker tube.
- Pellet cold smoke generators.
- Some grill brands recommend only their own pellets. Check your warranty terms if that matters.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Green Mountain Grills (GMG) |
| Product | Premium Apple Blend Hardwood Pellets |
| Type | Hardwood BBQ smoking pellets |
| Woods | Apple wood, American hickory, red oak |
| Bag weight | 12.7 kg (28 lb) |
| Made from | 100% kiln-dried hardwood sawdust, bound by the wood's natural lignin |
| Additives | None: no fillers, flavouring oils or additives |
| Suits | Pellet grills and smokers; smoker tubes; pellet cold smoke generators |
| Manufacturer code | GMG2002 |
| Barcode | 9361167001387 |
Storage
- Keep the bag dry and off the ground. Damp pellets swell and crumble, and can jam an auger.
- Seal an opened bag in a lidded container, or roll it down and clip it.
- Don't leave pellets in the hopper for long in humid weather.
- Store away from the BBQ and any open flame.
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|---|---|---|
| Woods | Apple, American hickory, red oak | 60% red oak, 40% apple |
| Hickory in the blend | Yes | No |
| Bag size | 12.7 kg (28 lb) | 9.07 kg (20 lb) |
| Additives | None | None |
| Also sold as | Single bag | 2-bag pack |
FAQs
Is GMG Apple Blend 100% apple wood?
No. It's a blend of apple wood, American hickory and red oak. The apple gives the sweet, fruity flavour; the hickory and oak add depth and a steady burn.
Is Apple Blend good for beef?
It works, but it's on the mild side for big beef cuts like brisket. For beef, Gold or Texas Blend gives a stronger smoke.
Can I smoke cheese with these?
Yes. Use a cold smoke generator so the cheese stays cool while it takes on smoke.
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