Moldy Wood

Gasket · 01-07-2013, 05:54 PM

I just picked up about a quarter cord of wood, some red oak, hickory, and pecan. My problem is that there is green mold over a good portion of the logs. Is this still safe to use? Is there a good way to remove it? Most of the bark has already been removed so the mold is on the wood itself. Any help is appreciated.

rgrizzle · 01-07-2013, 05:57 PM

Sounds like a lot of campfire wood to me. I wouldn't use it. Just my opinion. I would def. seperate the wood that does not have the mold on it from the wood that does, mold is growing on it beacuse of moisture.

Gnaws on Pigs · 01-07-2013, 05:59 PM

Fire is a wonderful cleanser and purifier.

Bartkowiakj · 01-07-2013, 06:16 PM

I wouldnt use it -- spreading bacteria can be dangerous if low and slow or even at regular temps.

Stevesonfire! · 01-07-2013, 06:35 PM

If mold is actively growing on the wood, it is not yet cured and needs to age further. Mold growing on fresh cut "green" wood is natural. As the wood cures it will subside and you can use it without worry.

Gasket · 01-07-2013, 06:43 PM

The Guy I bought it from ran an add saying "Gourmet specialty wood for meat smoking". "fully seasoned hard wood also for indoor fireplaces".

Brizz · 01-07-2013, 08:25 PM

If it's really moldy and water...logged then I would pitch it. If it just has some mold on it I would "preheat" (char) on top of a fire box or in a charcoal chimney, for splits I'd do it in the fire pit.

flyingbassman5 · 01-07-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gasket

The Guy I bought it from ran an add saying "Gourmet specialty wood for meat smoking". "fully seasoned hard wood also for indoor fireplaces".

LOL, sounds like the time I went and looked at a load of hickory. Guy said it was "seasoned" and would be great for BBQing. I took two looks at the pile and turned around and left. Half the pile wasn't even hickory and some pieces still had moisture oozing out from where it was cut (prolly 5 or 6 days before hand). He was basically trying to sucker someone in to buying a pile of crap wood.

cliffcarter · 01-08-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartkowiakj

I wouldnt use it -- spreading bacteria can be dangerous if low and slow or even at regular temps.

Mold is fungus not bacteria. Dry the wood out and the mold will dry out too.

NRA4Life · 01-08-2013, 07:37 AM

If you like the flavor that burnt mold introduces to your meat, then you should use it. Me personally, I would only burn it in my fireplace or campfire.

CarolinaQue · 01-08-2013, 09:39 AM

I think that it depends on how moldy it is. If only a little, a preheat on top of the fire box will likey save it. If to thick or to much, it may be fire place wood only. Have any pics to give us a visual?

01-07-2013, 05:54 PM	#1
Gasket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-06-12 Location: Nuremburg PA	Moldy Wood I just picked up about a quarter cord of wood, some red oak, hickory, and pecan. My problem is that there is green mold over a good portion of the logs. Is this still safe to use? Is there a good way to remove it? Most of the bark has already been removed so the mold is on the wood itself. Any help is appreciated.

01-07-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
rgrizzle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-11 Location: Ironton, Ohio	Sounds like a lot of campfire wood to me. I wouldn't use it. Just my opinion. I would def. seperate the wood that does not have the mold on it from the wood that does, mold is growing on it beacuse of moisture. __________________ Grizz. Hillbilly Konk BBQ. Just feeding my stick burner more wood.

01-07-2013, 05:59 PM	#3
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01-07-2013, 06:35 PM	#5
Stevesonfire! On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-14-10 Location: Pekin IN	If mold is actively growing on the wood, it is not yet cured and needs to age further. Mold growing on fresh cut "green" wood is natural. As the wood cures it will subside and you can use it without worry. __________________ Hi my names Steve, I have a problem........

01-08-2013, 07:37 AM	#10
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH	If you like the flavor that burnt mold introduces to your meat, then you should use it. Me personally, I would only burn it in my fireplace or campfire. __________________ - [B]Kevin[/B] Team: [B]Smitty's Real Pit BBQ[/B] KCBS CBJ [B]Superior SS-3[/B] - Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburner [B]Weber[/B] 22.5" WSM [B]Weber[/B] 26.75" OTG [B]Weber[/B] Blue 2000 Stainless Performer [B]Weber[/B] Red 1998 Stainless Performer

01-07-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
Bartkowiakj Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-04-10 Location: Western MI	I wouldnt use it -- spreading bacteria can be dangerous if low and slow or even at regular temps.

01-07-2013, 06:43 PM	#6
Gasket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-06-12 Location: Nuremburg PA	The Guy I bought it from ran an add saying "Gourmet specialty wood for meat smoking". "fully seasoned hard wood also for indoor fireplaces".

01-07-2013, 08:25 PM	#7
Brizz Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-11 Location: Westwood, KS	If it's really moldy and water...logged then I would pitch it. If it just has some mold on it I would "preheat" (char) on top of a fire box or in a charcoal chimney, for splits I'd do it in the fire pit.

01-08-2013, 09:39 AM	#11
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME	I think that it depends on how moldy it is. If only a little, a preheat on top of the fire box will likey save it. If to thick or to much, it may be fire place wood only. Have any pics to give us a visual? __________________ Tim [COLOR=darkred]“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”[/COLOR] - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB