Is this wood good for smokin'...

[mrkkti]

Here are some native trees in my area; any of 'em good for smoking with?

Bur Oak
Ash
Elm
Box Elder
Canadian Red
Cotton Wood
Bull Berry

Thanks in advance!

[parrothead]

Cotton Wood- NO

[BBQchef33]

Ash and elm are good. Elm is real real strong, ash is very mild, works well on red meats. I would think the bur oak is ok... the Oaks are my favorite, but i never heard of bur oak.. so unless theres something unique about it, i would consider it ok too.


And if ya use and and feel kinda sick after it.. dont use it again. :mrgreen:


couple links to wood info. (they may be the same doc.)

http://www.bandera-brethren.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=FAQ&file=index&myfaq=yes&id_cat=2


http://www.bandera-brethren.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=UpDownload&file=index&req=getit&lid=34

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[mrkkti]

...And if ya use and and feel kinda sick after it.. dont use it again. :mrgreen:


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lmao--good advice!!!!

Thanks.

[jminion]

The rule of thumb is if the tree bears a fruit or nut then it is more than likely ok to cook with.
Jim
Hows that for hedging.

[brdbbq]

I bear nuts but don't think my wood will work.

[parrothead]

I bear nuts but don't think my wood will work.

I've heard that about your wood.

What is a canadian red, and what is a bull berry?

[Bigmista]

My wood bears nuts. With any luck it will get smoked this weekend!

[mrkkti]

I bear nuts but don't think my wood will work.

I've heard that about your wood.

What is a canadian red, and what is a bull berry?

Canadian Red Cherry. The cherries can be made into jellies and stuff, but aren't the type you just pluck and eat.

Bull Berry is really a bush. It's kind of smoke-blue-grey in color. It has sharp little spikes, and produces a small translucent red berry.

It's a real pain in the a$$ nusicence. Pretty much grows where nothiing else will. (Huh, kinda sounds like mesquite---maybe just as good :) :?: )

I'll try the Bull Berry and see what happen. Need to go to the in-laws farm to get it---won't be there for awhile. :?:

[parrothead]

Sounds like the canadian red may work also.

[BBQchef33]

If you can make jelly out of the fruit, then chances are you can cook with it...



but if u feel sick......... or better yet, cook something for a friend.. if he feels sick, dont use it again :twisted:

[BigAl]

I bear nuts but don't think my wood will work.

Yep. it's too small, won't even help light the fire :!: :lol:

[brdbbq]

Yep. it's too small, won't even help light the fire

Sure as hell won't in your box. :twisted:

[BigAl]

Yep. it's too small, won't even help light the fire

Sure as hell won't in your box. :twisted:

Now we know for sure, why you grill with GAS :!: :lol:

[kcquer]

LMFAO, nice thread. :lol:

[Neil]

This thread on wood has turned out a lot of gas!

[midnight]

I use mostly Ash with some other wood chunks for flavor(hickory, apple, etc.) Ash has a realy light flavor so it works well with just about anything. I have tried cotton wood and thought it was kind of bitter, don't think I will ever use it again.

[jminion]

When I pull a google search on Canadian Red it list that as a willow not cherry, would be interesting to know what it is Mrkkti has.

[smokeypig]

how about flowering cherry? a neighbor just took off a branch that was about 12-15 inches in diameter at the bottom and has since been cut into pieces about 10-12 inches long and split. was gonna wait a few months to dry it out a bit and then use it for smoking and fuel.

any problems with it?

[willkat98]

SP, when its dry, throw it on top of your firebox and heat it up (heated not burning)

Then give it a sniff. Should tell you

[mrkkti]

When I pull a google search on Canadian Red it list that as a willow not cherry, would be interesting to know what it is Mrkkti has.

Google is a funny thing! I put in Canadian Red and got nothing but references to the Canadian Red Cross.

Talked to a horticultulist and they are indeed a Canadian Red Cherry. I asked him about using it for Queiing and I got the deer in the headlights look :shock: !

[chad]

Then give it a sniff. Should tell you


Bill's family has poison control on speed dial! :D

[smokeypig]

Then give it a sniff. Should tell you


Bill's family has poison control on speed dial! :Di'm not touching that one....

[chad]

i'm not touching that one....


Why not? :D

Don't try the heat and sniff with oleander! :twisted:

[brdbbq]

Then give it a sniff. Should tell you


Bill's family has poison control on speed dial! :D

Explains a lot.

[willkat98]

you farkers.