selection and use of mesquite

Yep. Burn to coals -- unless you like creosote flavored food. Oh yeah, dry/seasoned wood is best (duh!), splits are definately a good thing, and starting mesquite is a trip -- it's like starting a fire with cement! I'd recommend a charcoal bed, then fire off your mesquite and burn it down.

However, that's my opinion, your mileage may vary!

you just wait until you get your PM...I can't believe a MOFO using mesquite, it's bad enough you can cook a brisket as good as a Texan, but now you want to use their wood? Next thing you'll be shoutin' "Hook 'Em Horns!"

Naw man! "Gig 'em Aggies!" :twisted:

Next thing you'll be shoutin' "Hook 'Em Horns!"

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Nothing wrong with that

hornbri said:

Next thing you'll be shoutin' "Hook 'Em Horns!"

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Nothing wrong with that

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Hornbri, welcome to the site!!

Hornbri..

Stop by cattle call and introduce yourself!!!
Where ya been dude?

I'll only use mesquite with beef. that being said...

As long as the mesquite is dry and seasoned i will add it to a hot fire. If i can't get logs, I use the bagged chunks, but even logs i will cut and split in 6 inch chunks. Stuffs like cutting granite. Will only preburn them if I dont have a good coalbed to ensure they ignite right away. But the chunks will usually light pretty fast as long as I preheat. I will allow a little bit of white smoke to happen, never enuf to make creosote though... if it gets to heavy I open the chambers till things light.