WESTERN BBQ Smoking Chips are primarily used to add wood smoke flavor to food cooked on gas and charcoal grills or electric smokers. Oak wood is very mild and neutral and is a great all around wood for meat smoking. It?s great for adding a mellow smoke flavor to any entrée or side dish. The balanced flavor is distinctive but not overpowering and is good for sausages, beef, lamb, seafood and vegetables. The great part about using chips is that there are so many different flavors available to create your own unique combination!