Can I use this wood

lola · 08-30-2011, 04:48 PM

I am new BBQ and have a question about wood burning. Now that Irene has gone by there are several pecan trees and live oak trees that are blown down and are free for the taking. Can I use either in my off set smoker? I use lump charcoal and have not used wood before but with all this "free" wood around I would love to take advantage of it. Your thoughts?

Fat Woody · 08-30-2011, 04:53 PM

Absolutely not! Ship all Pecan and Live Oak to me in Kansas for proper disposal!

btcg · 08-30-2011, 04:55 PM

The wood needs to be dried and seasoned. Gonna he a few months before it's ready.

But indeed... put your hands on as much wood as you can, Lola.

btcg · 08-30-2011, 04:58 PM

On second read, maybe I should have edited that last post?

caseydog · 08-30-2011, 05:31 PM

Oh yeah, cut that wood up, season it, and it will be great smoking wood.

CD

BigBobBQ · 08-30-2011, 06:15 PM

awesome wood, I am getting as much as I can, to cut it up and stack it to let it dry and season then you are good to go.

Ole Man Dan · 08-30-2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lola

I am new BBQ and have a question about wood burning. Now that Irene has gone by there are several pecan trees and live oak trees that are blown down and are free for the taking. Can I use either in my off set smoker? I use lump charcoal and have not used wood before but with all this "free" wood around I would love to take advantage of it. Your thoughts?

I have a Pecan tree in my back yard. I cut pieces of broken limb 2" x 2" and let them dry on my front porch. (No one uses it anyway)
Fantastic on Chicken. I cut down 3 Pear trees at my mother-in-laws and converted them into smoke also. (Use what you got, as long as it's hardwood, and not too strong smelling)

Grillman · 08-31-2011, 01:06 AM

Figure out how much you think you will want to have....then double that amount.
Cut & stack it. By next Spring it ought to be ready for you to use.
If you can get any "Fruit-wood" ....like Peach, Orange, Pear, or whatever, get that too.
Might as well have something positive come from the Hurricane.

It's personal preference as to what wood you like best for smoke (Oak, Pecan);
Pecan is like a "mild Hickory"; Oak can be strong....but whatever flavor profile
you like best is the way to go.

baldbill · 08-31-2011, 03:20 AM

pecan is toxic, send it to me for proper disposal

Phubar · 08-31-2011, 04:28 AM

You're good to go!

Lake Dogs · 08-31-2011, 06:18 AM

I'd hate to see you make all of NC toxic by burning Pecan. I'll come over and pick it up for you. That's just the type of guy I am... Always helping a bro out!!

Seriously, take the Pecan first. Then, if you have room, get the live oaks.

Cook · 08-31-2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lola

...pecan trees and live oak trees...

Can I use either in my off set smoker?

Does a dog like sniffing butts?

08-30-2011, 04:48 PM	#1
lola Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-20-11 Location: Emerald Isle NC	Can I use this wood I am new BBQ and have a question about wood burning. Now that Irene has gone by there are several pecan trees and live oak trees that are blown down and are free for the taking. Can I use either in my off set smoker? I use lump charcoal and have not used wood before but with all this "free" wood around I would love to take advantage of it. Your thoughts?

08-30-2011, 04:53 PM	#2
Fat Woody is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Lenexa, Kansas	Absolutely not! Ship all Pecan and Live Oak to me in Kansas for proper disposal! __________________ [B]Head Groundskeeper - Squirrel Haven Estate, Lenexa, KS[/B] [B][COLOR="Red"]Chief Cook of the infrequently competitive Fullwood Bros' BBQ Team[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="DarkRed"]Cigar Lounger, Malt Beverage Tester[/COLOR][/B] Owner/Operator of: Superior "Stealth" SS2, Brinkmann "Lefty" Bandera clone (retired), Comalco Black Dog grill, and various Weber kettles. World's fastest [B]Belgian/Cuban Racing Yellow[/B] thermapen.

08-30-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD	The wood needs to be dried and seasoned. Gonna he a few months before it's ready. But indeed... put your hands on as much wood as you can, Lola. __________________ Graduate: Jack's Old South BBQ School, Smokin Triggers BBQ School, Paul Kirk BBQ School

08-30-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD	On second read, maybe I should have edited that last post? __________________ Graduate: Jack's Old South BBQ School, Smokin Triggers BBQ School, Paul Kirk BBQ School

08-30-2011, 06:15 PM	#6
BigBobBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Live Oak, Florida	awesome wood, I am getting as much as I can, to cut it up and stack it to let it dry and season then you are good to go. __________________ Char-Griller Akorn, Webber 22.5 grill, performer, UDS.

08-30-2011, 05:31 PM	#5
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	Oh yeah, cut that wood up, season it, and it will be great smoking wood. CD

08-31-2011, 01:06 AM	#8
Grillman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-05-09 Location: Aurora, Colo.	Figure out how much you think you will want to have....then double that amount. Cut & stack it. By next Spring it ought to be ready for you to use. If you can get any "Fruit-wood" ....like Peach, Orange, Pear, or whatever, get that too. Might as well have something positive come from the Hurricane. It's personal preference as to what wood you like best for smoke (Oak, Pecan); Pecan is like a "mild Hickory"; Oak can be strong....but whatever flavor profile you like best is the way to go. __________________ ........................

08-31-2011, 03:20 AM	#9
baldbill Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-12-09 Location: columbiana alabama	pecan is toxic, send it to me for proper disposal

08-31-2011, 04:28 AM	#10
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	You're good to go! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

08-31-2011, 06:18 AM	#11
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	I'd hate to see you make all of NC toxic by burning Pecan. I'll come over and pick it up for you. That's just the type of guy I am... Always helping a bro out!! Seriously, take the Pecan first. Then, if you have room, get the live oaks. __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

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