Hickory Cooking Wood: Designed for Serious BBQ Enthusiasts
You've mastered your grilling techniques—now choose a wood that matches your passion. Hickory Cooking Wood delivers a robust, smoky flavor that is hearty yet refined, ideal for beef, pork, ribs, and wild game. Its rich smoke deeply penetrates meats, adding the authentic barbecue taste your guests crave.
Each piece of our Hickory Cooking Wood is ultra kiln-dried and individually hand-selected to guarantee a clean, efficient burn every time. Whether you're firing up a professional smoker, your favorite Kamado-style grill, or a classic charcoal setup, choose from precisely sized 4" chunks, versatile 8" splits, or 16" logs.
Built for Authentic BBQ
Bold, Smoky Flavor
Delivers a hearty, robust smoke that perfectly complements beef, pork, ribs, and game.
Consistent Performance
Burns reliably, producing steady heat and long-lasting coals.
Sized for Your Grill
4" Chunks, 8" Splits, 16" Logs — ideal cuts tailored to your cooking method.
Ready to Fire Up
Lights easily, maintains a consistent burn, and always enhances your grilling experience.
Why Choose Hickory Cooking Wood?
Classic BBQ Taste
Infuses meats with the rich, smoky flavor loved by professional pitmasters and backyard enthusiasts alike.
Reliable Burn Quality
Kiln-dried and precisely selected for maximum consistency and performance.
Flexible for Every Setup
Available in convenient chunks, versatile 8" splits, or hearty 16" logs.
Trusted by Experts, Preferred by Grill Masters
This is the wood that seasoned barbecue pros and dedicated backyard chefs rely on to deliver authentic results every time.
Choose the right size

8" Cooking Wood Splits
Our 8" cooking wood splits are designed for offset and vertical smokers, as well as large Kamado-style grills. Don’t let the size fool you—these dense hardwoods burn hot and deliver serious heat.

16" Cooking Wood Logs
Our 16" cooking wood splits are perfect for full-sized smokers or open-fire cooking. Ultra kiln-dried for performance, they burn hotter and longer—delivering bold flavor with every cook.

Smoking Wood Chunks
Made to fit charcoal grills and smokers, our smoking chunks are ideal for slow-smoked delicacies. They burn for hours, delivering steady heat and rich, lasting flavor.
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Chunks
- Contents: Contains chunks ranging in size from 2-4” in diameter. Enough for 8-12 meals.
- Box Dimensions: 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″
- Weight: Approximately 10 pounds
Splits
- Contents: Contains 8” standard cut cooking wood splits. Enough for 8-12 meals.
- Box Dimensions: 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″
- Weight: Approximately 10 pounds
Extras: Each box includes excelsior fire starters and a box of matches.
Chunks
- Contents: Contains chunks ranging in size from 2-4” in diameter. Enough for up to 55 meals.
- Box Dimensions: 19” x 13” x 13”
- Weight: Approximately 50 pounds
Splits
- Contents: Contains 8” standard cut apple cooking wood splits. Enough for up to 55 meals.
- Box Dimensions: 16” x 14” x 17”
- Weight: Approximately 50 pounds
Logs
- Contents: Contains 16″ standard cut pieces.
- Box Dimensions: 16” x 14” x 17”
- Weight: Approximately 50 pounds
Extras: Each box includes a few pieces of kindling, matches, and excelsior fire starters.
Logs
- Contents: 16″ standard
- Dimensions: 16 in X 24 in X 52 in
- Weight: ~330 lbs
Delivery Artisan Rack Service*
- The powder coated, patented rack is personally delivered by our Delivery Artisans.
- When you reorder, our Delivery Artisan will replace the empty rack with a full one.
- The rack comes with a top canvas cover or full length cover depending on location.
*Delivery Artisan Rack Service available in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Greenville, greater metro areas and North GA.
Standard & Large Boxes
Complimentary Delivery: We offer free standard shipping on all Standard and Large Box orders within the 48 contiguous United States.
Same-Day Delivery (Atlanta Only): If you are located in metro Atlanta within 30 miles of our warehouse, we provide complimentary same-day delivery for box orders placed by 3:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
Racks
Delivery Artisan Rack Service (Select Areas): For customers in the following areas, we offer our exclusive Delivery Artisan Rack Service:
- Atlanta, GA
- Nashville, TN
- Charlotte, NC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Greenville, SC
- Greater Metro Areas of the above cities
- Some lakes and mountain regions in GA, NC, and SC
The Delivery Artisan Service includes:
- Personal delivery of a powder-coated, patented metal rack by our Delivery Artisans.
- Upon reorder, our Artisan will replace your empty rack with a full one.
- Each rack comes with a complimentary top canvas cover.
Nationwide Rack Delivery (48 States): We also offer delivery of our racks to the 48 contiguous United States via third party freight. The rack(s) are placed on a pallet, which is dropped off at the curb. For shipping purposes, racks are wooden, but they can be upgraded to metal for an additional fee.
Multi-Rack Shipping Discount: Save on freight shipping when you order multiple racks! For each additional rack added to your cart, you'll receive a $50 shipping discount.
Free Rack Delivery: All Ultimate Package orders and orders of 7 or more racks qualify for free shipping.
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Why Choose Us?
When you purchase high-end wood from Cutting Edge Firewood, you can breathe easier knowing you are burning the cleanest firewood available in the Atlanta area. There’s no need to worry about the dangerous emissions you might experience with inferior firewood.