Pecan vs. Fruit Woods

Arthur D · 06-04-2009, 09:17 AM

I bet this has been covered, so thanks for indulging me. I appreciate it.

How does pecan measure up in flavor against fruit woods like apple?

The reason I ask is this. I have been having fun experimenting with different woods in the smoker. It's amazing really. But, I have three huge pecan trees in my yard. I cannot give enough of it away, much less use enough for cooking. I burn it in my fireplace too.

What is the opinion on pecan in the smoker? It seems to burn with more "soot" than the others. Am I right?

thanks

GorillaNJ · 06-04-2009, 09:18 AM

I like to use Pecan with fish...

Crüe-B-Cüe · 06-04-2009, 09:24 AM

I use pecan as my main wood. I love the flavor. Sometimes I will add a little cherry or apple with it depending on what's cooking.

KC_Bobby · 06-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Pecan is a preferred smoking wood for many people. I'm a cherry person myself, but I do have pecan in my garage and use it on fowl.

bigabyte · 06-04-2009, 09:50 AM

I use Pecan and Cherry exclusively, been doing that for a couple years now.

Dale P · 06-04-2009, 09:51 AM

If pecan grew where I lived, that, cherry and apple would be about all I would use.

MrSmoker · 06-04-2009, 09:54 AM

I use Pecan for everything,I have Mesquite in my yard but don't use it.

Westexbbq · 06-04-2009, 10:01 AM

I am a big fan of pecan as well, when I can get it.
Use it on chicken and pork as often as I can.

Smokey Al Gold · 06-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Pecan is awesome. I use that and mesquite a ton.

NCGuy68 · 06-04-2009, 10:18 AM

I love pecan on hogs and beef. Think of it as a very mild hickory since they are both in the same "tree family".

thirdeye · 06-04-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NCGuy68

I love pecan on hogs and beef. Think of it as a very mild hickory since they are both in the same "tree family".

That's the way I size it up too. Milder than hickory, about equal to oak.

BobBrisket · 06-04-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NCGuy68

I love pecan on hogs and beef. Think of it as a very mild hickory since they are both in the same "tree family".

Bout the same here. It's mostly all I use since we have 100's of pecan growers in the area and when they prune in the winter, they let you go in and haul off all you want for free if you ask very nicely. I also burn it in the fireplace and firepit, cause..........well it's all I have and I have so much of it that I'll never use it all for just cooking.
I like to use the small batches of cherry, apple, maple, oak barrel, etc that I have as complimentary woods or when I do fish or chicken. But pork and beef seem to take on the pecan very well.

Bigmista · 06-04-2009, 10:43 AM

I know it's a little off topic but I have been using Almond wood lately because I can get it from one of the farmers at the market. Good stuff. Now one of the other farmers is giving me cherry wood. I am in heaven!

mbshop · 06-04-2009, 03:39 PM

pecan is just were i like my smoke.

BobBrisket · 06-04-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmista

I know it's a little off topic but I have been using Almond wood lately because I can get it from one of the farmers at the market. Good stuff. Now one of the other farmers is giving me cherry wood. I am in heaven!

How do you find the almond to be, Mista?

06-04-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
Arthur D On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-07-09 Location: Eunice, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pecan vs. Fruit Woods I bet this has been covered, so thanks for indulging me. I appreciate it. How does pecan measure up in flavor against fruit woods like apple? The reason I ask is this. I have been having fun experimenting with different woods in the smoker. It's amazing really. But, I have three huge pecan trees in my yard. I cannot give enough of it away, much less use enough for cooking. I burn it in my fireplace too. What is the opinion on pecan in the smoker? It seems to burn with more "soot" than the others. Am I right? thanks __________________ Large BGE & Pop's old Tank

06-04-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
Crüe-B-Cüe is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Mobile, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use pecan as my main wood. I love the flavor. Sometimes I will add a little cherry or apple with it depending on what's cooking. __________________ Wes Mobile, AL Lewd, Qüe'd & Tattööed Large Big Green Egg (2) UDS

06-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pecan is a preferred smoking wood for many people. I'm a cherry person myself, but I do have pecan in my garage and use it on fowl. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

06-04-2009, 09:50 AM	#5
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	I use Pecan and Cherry exclusively, been doing that for a couple years now. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

06-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#6
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If pecan grew where I lived, that, cherry and apple would be about all I would use. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

06-04-2009, 09:18 AM	#2
GorillaNJ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: South Brunswick NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like to use Pecan with fish...

06-04-2009, 09:54 AM	#7
MrSmoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-28-04 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use Pecan for everything,I have Mesquite in my yard but don't use it. __________________ Mr Smoker BBQ Arizona Chapter BBQ Brethren-----AZBarbeque Hall of Fame, North American Outdoors Grill,Charbroil Red, #7 Custom Red Kamado, Bandera

06-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am a big fan of pecan as well, when I can get it. Use it on chicken and pork as often as I can. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

06-04-2009, 10:07 AM	#9
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pecan is awesome. I use that and mesquite a ton.

06-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
NCGuy68 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-09 Location: In the stix, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love pecan on hogs and beef. Think of it as a very mild hickory since they are both in the same "tree family". __________________ Smoke 'em if ya got 'em

06-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#13
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know it's a little off topic but I have been using Almond wood lately because I can get it from one of the farmers at the market. Good stuff. Now one of the other farmers is giving me cherry wood. I am in heaven! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

06-04-2009, 03:39 PM	#14
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	pecan is just were i like my smoke. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

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