Texas Wood

GMDGeek · 03-11-2013, 10:35 PM

Looking for a good supplier of Pecan and / or Apple for a stick burner near or around the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex.

If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

Also - as I've not done much stick burning, always used chunks, do you all knock the bark off?

Thanks,
Gerry

caseydog · 03-11-2013, 10:45 PM

Just go South and East for pecan. East and Southeast Texas is loaded with pecan trees. Spring storms are coming. There should be plenty of pecan wood available soon in East and Southeast Texas.

Apple will be harder to find in Texas.

As for bark, if it is falling off naturally, knock it off. If it is solidly stuck to the wood, leave it.

CD

GMDGeek · 03-11-2013, 10:48 PM

Found some sellers on Craig's List just a little worried about the quality.

GrillsGoneWild · 03-11-2013, 10:48 PM

Depends on how much and how big of sticks you need. If you are looking at a good supply, you can get it at Arnold Brothers in Irving. They supply a lot of the big BBQ restaurants. If you just need a couple of bags with smaller sticks you can pick those up at Kroger or Academy.
As far as Apple or other fruit wood, those you are going to have to buy in a bag and be ready to spend some $$$ on them. That is why I normally cook with pecan and hickory.

caseydog · 03-11-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GMDGeek

Found some sellers on Craig's List just a little worried about the quality.

The big risk with CL is making sure the wood they sell you is actually what they say it is. They may tell you it is Pecan and apple, and really have no clue what it is.

CD

GMDGeek · 03-11-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by caseydog

The big risk with CL is making sure the wood they sell you is actually what they say it is. They may tell you it is Pecan and apple, and really have no clue what it is.

CD

That is what I have heard and the very reason I'm not fond of the idea either.

ButtBurner · 03-12-2013, 06:57 AM

although I found an excellent supplier on CL in my area, it was suggested to me when I was looking to contact some places in your area that use wood fired ovens, like pizza joints, and ask them where they get their wood from.

Andrew · 03-12-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GMDGeek

That is what I have heard and the very reason I'm not fond of the idea either.

what part of the DFW are you at, this guy in Ovilla sells cooking wood, hickory, pecan, oak and mesquite. not sure if im really getting a good deal, but its not far from me, and i dont buy bulk but this is what i got for $25

i cut those in half as well

luke duke · 03-12-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GrillsGoneWild

Depends on how much and how big of sticks you need. If you are looking at a good supply, you can get it at Arnold Brothers in Irving. They supply a lot of the big BBQ restaurants. If you just need a couple of bags with smaller sticks you can pick those up at Kroger or Academy.
As far as Apple or other fruit wood, those you are going to have to buy in a bag and be ready to spend some $$$ on them. That is why I normally cook with pecan and hickory.

This is where I usually get my wood. I get 24" sticks and cut them in half with my bandsaw.
http://www.abfpinc.com/firewood_pick_up.html

Terry The Toad · 03-12-2013, 10:52 AM

I leave the bark on when I smoke.

GMDGeek · 03-12-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

what part of the DFW are you at, this guy in Ovilla sells cooking wood, hickory, pecan, oak and mesquite. not sure if im really getting a good deal, but its not far from me, and i dont buy bulk but this is what i got for $25

I'm up in Wylie. I don't mind a drive though to go get wood. I'll be buying probably $100 - $200 at a whack.

GMDGeek · 03-12-2013, 11:18 AM

For those with Jambo sized pits or with similar fireboxes what length / thickness do you use.

Andrew · 03-12-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GMDGeek

I'm up in Wylie. I don't mind a drive though to go get wood. I'll be buying probably $100 - $200 at a whack.

i will try to google map the address, and i cut as much bark off as i can, thats just me.

BIGOAR · 03-12-2013, 01:39 PM

Try Phillip Lujan at http://www.talktexanbbq.com/ . Phillip has good quality cooking wood and some really good rubs .

Andrew · 03-12-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGOAR

Try Phillip Lujan at http://www.talktexanbbq.com/ . Phillip has good quality cooking wood and some really good rubs .

cool dude, met him at the last comp

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GMDGeek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-10-12 Location: Wylie, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Texas Wood Looking for a good supplier of Pecan and / or Apple for a stick burner near or around the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Also - as I've not done much stick burning, always used chunks, do you all knock the bark off? Thanks, Gerry __________________ Love me some Good Smoke! http://divepigs.blogspot.com/

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caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Just go South and East for pecan. East and Southeast Texas is loaded with pecan trees. Spring storms are coming. There should be plenty of pecan wood available soon in East and Southeast Texas. Apple will be harder to find in Texas. As for bark, if it is falling off naturally, knock it off. If it is solidly stuck to the wood, leave it. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

03-11-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
GMDGeek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-10-12 Location: Wylie, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Found some sellers on Craig's List just a little worried about the quality. __________________ Love me some Good Smoke! http://divepigs.blogspot.com/

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GrillsGoneWild Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-30-10 Location: Rockwall, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends on how much and how big of sticks you need. If you are looking at a good supply, you can get it at Arnold Brothers in Irving. They supply a lot of the big BBQ restaurants. If you just need a couple of bags with smaller sticks you can pick those up at Kroger or Academy. As far as Apple or other fruit wood, those you are going to have to buy in a bag and be ready to spend some $$$ on them. That is why I normally cook with pecan and hickory. __________________ Picking it up and throwing it down on a Backyard Bomber MJH....

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Terry The Toad Take a breath! Join Date: 08-16-11 Location: Saint Cloud, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I leave the bark on when I smoke. __________________ Lang 48 Original Superfast RED ThermaPen "I love animals. I just love to eat them more. Fun to pet; better to chew." - Jim Gaffigan

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ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	although I found an excellent supplier on CL in my area, it was suggested to me when I was looking to contact some places in your area that use wood fired ovens, like pizza joints, and ask them where they get their wood from.

03-12-2013, 11:18 AM	#12
GMDGeek Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-10-12 Location: Wylie, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For those with Jambo sized pits or with similar fireboxes what length / thickness do you use. __________________ Love me some Good Smoke! http://divepigs.blogspot.com/

03-12-2013, 01:39 PM	#14
BIGOAR Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-08-11 Location: CANYON,TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try Phillip Lujan at http://www.talktexanbbq.com/ . Phillip has good quality cooking wood and some really good rubs .