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06-11-2013, 10:14 PM | #1 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-07-07
Location: Birmingham Alabama
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?? for those that cook with Green Wood
I've always ran nothing but seasoned woods in my large offset smoker.
I've recently came into a large amount freshly cut Cherry wood. I know some folks cook with fresh cut fruit woods. I'd love to hear from those that use green wood in their cooking to see how they do it and what their results have been. While I let the majority of this cherry wood season i'm going to try and experiment with a little green wood cooking, thanks for any tips and tricks you can throw my way.
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06-11-2013, 10:36 PM | #2 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-11-10
Location: Sylvan Springs, Al
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I've only used green wood (other than fruit) a few times and was not very pleased. More smoke and filled my cooker with soot. The meat tasted fine, not much difference than seasoned wood maybe a touch bit of bitter. It was just the smell and the soot. I may try it again but it will only be after my seasoned supply runs out.
I do however use green fruit woods (peach and apple) regular and have had good luck. I actually prefer the flavor over the seasoned fruits. A lot of people say that they can't tell the difference so maybe it's just me knowing that it's green. |
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06-12-2013, 02:27 AM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-14-10
Location: Rogers, AR
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Step away from the green cherry. Worst tasting food I ever made started that way.
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06-12-2013, 06:25 AM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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I tried adding green wood one time. The food and cooker had soot deposits leaving the meat with a bitter taste.
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06-12-2013, 07:31 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: 11-24-11
Location: Middletown, PA
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I use green apple wood from time to time, but I prefer it seasoned. What I do is get charcoal nice and hot and then put the wood on top and let it get going for a while, that way the soot is gone before putting on the meat.
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06-12-2013, 08:21 AM | #6 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-22-10
Location: Smoky Mountains, NC
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Cherry would be the last wood I would use green-it has a really bitter, unpleasant nasty smell from the hydrocyanic acid in the bark. I like cherry to be well-seasoned.
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06-12-2013, 08:59 AM | #7 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-31-09
Location: Homeworth, OH
Name/Nickname : John
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I have never used green fruit wood.
Green hickory is what I use (when I can find it), but it does take a toll on the smoker.
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06-12-2013, 10:41 AM | #8 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-20-12
Location: Springfield, MO
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If you don't mind me asking, why do you use green and not seasoned? Have heard of people doing this, but not sure of the reason.
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06-12-2013, 11:00 AM | #9 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-11-12
Location: Jonesboro. AR
Name/Nickname : DHQ
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Myron Mixon uses green Peach wood everytime he cooks... i have used green apple with great results in an offset... the key is warming it up before you throw it in the firebox.. warming it up helps get some of the moisture out.. and helps it combust faster..
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