Kona Mesquite wood pellets are a bold, earthy, high-intensity smoke built for big cuts of red meat. This is the strongest wood Kona makes. A little goes a long way, which the Ninja Woodfire's small smoke box makes easy to control.

Flavor profile

Mesquite hits hard and fast. Earthy, almost peppery, and unmistakable. It rewards a light hand, so a partial scoop is often plenty.

Best for

Beef, brisket, and dark game meats. Steaks that can stand up to a strong smoke. Many cooks blend mesquite with a milder wood like oak or apple to dial the intensity back.

Why the wood matters

With a wood this assertive, a clean burn matters even more. Kona uses mature hardwood that burns predictably, so you get bold flavor instead of the harsh, bitter edge cheap mesquite is famous for.

How to use it

In the Ninja Woodfire, start with a smaller scoop, about 1/3 cup, and adjust up. That's roughly 30 to 90 minutes of smoke depending on temperature. Works in a smoker tube or over charcoal too. Not designed for hopper-fed pellet grills like Traeger.

The details

• All-natural mesquite hardwood, food grade, no fillers or additives
• Resealable 2 lb, 8 lb, and 16 lb bags (about 80 cooks per 8 lb)
• Clean-burning, low ash, low moisture
• Compatible with the Ninja Woodfire and most smokers and smoker tubes

Common questions

Is mesquite too strong for the Ninja Woodfire? Not if you use a smaller scoop or blend it with a milder wood. The small smoke box actually makes a bold wood easy to control.

What meats go best with mesquite? Beef and brisket above all, plus dark game meats and hearty steaks.