Wood question

baldbill · 08-03-2009, 04:34 PM

I have scored a large amount of pecan wood. The question is, to debark or leave the bark on. The bark is in good shape, no mold, moss, lichens etc. I am thinking it is good to go as is. Your thoughts.

bacardi2001 · 08-03-2009, 05:04 PM

personal preference, i dont mind it on, maybe it's just me but i dont notice a difference bark on or off. try both ways and see what you like best, but all in all it wont hurt you or the food.

Mike - CSBBBQ · 08-03-2009, 06:22 PM

As long as the bark is good...no mold, moss, lichens, etc. Burn as is IMO

NelsonC · 08-03-2009, 06:24 PM

My thought is that if you have a lot of it, go ahead and debark it prior to use. I can't imagine that the bark really adds anything, so at the very least you're not hurting anything but wasting a little wood.

Note to self: it might be interesting to try cooking with JUST bark to see how the food turns out. If its good, go bark on from now on, if not, debarking might be the ticket.

Hugh Jorgan · 08-03-2009, 06:34 PM

If I were going to store it for any amount of time I would immediately debark it. It will dry better and last longer. We don't debark Hickory but Maybe different woods have different bark? #edit# What I mean is, in some trees, maybe the bark would be just like the wood, but in others, the bark could have something in it like a defense chemical that could give bad smoke?

I like the all bark experiment. I would take the bark and cook a fatty.

Bbq Bubba · 08-03-2009, 06:38 PM

Leave it alone.

If properly stored and seasoned, it will come off when split or cut for use.

Fastball · 08-03-2009, 06:58 PM

I use primarily pecan and hickory. I never debark. as long as it's not wet, you're golden.

Desert Dweller · 08-03-2009, 06:59 PM

burn it

Spydermike72 · 08-03-2009, 07:48 PM

Use it as it is...

Northwoods Smoke · 08-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Cut to size and use as is.

big brother smoke · 08-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Use as is. I do it all the time.
We use California Coastal Oak bark all the time as smoke or for grilling; it's phenomenal!

countyliner · 08-04-2009, 09:10 AM

I just came into a large amount of pecan wood also and was wondering the same thing. However, mine came from a very dense pecan orchard and the bark has a lot of moss and vines (some poison ivy too) so it has to come off. Another thing you may want to consider, is that bark gives all the creepy crawlers a place to hide, eat, poop, lay eggs...

blues_n_cues · 08-04-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NelsonC

My thought is that if you have a lot of it, go ahead and debark it prior to use. I can't imagine that the bark really adds anything, so at the very least you're not hurting anything but wasting a little wood.

Note to self: it might be interesting to try cooking with JUST bark to see how the food turns out. If its good, go bark on from now on, if not, debarking might be the ticket.

a lot of people & places use the pecan & hickory nut hulls as do i when neccessary- works just fine.
just the bark is the same if in good condition.

1FUNVET · 08-04-2009, 09:37 AM

A friend of mine gives me 60-70 # of pecans every year and after i crack 'em, i keep the hulls for smoking. They will put out a lot of smoke in a short time.

08-03-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
baldbill Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-12-09 Location: columbiana alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wood question I have scored a large amount of pecan wood. The question is, to debark or leave the bark on. The bark is in good shape, no mold, moss, lichens etc. I am thinking it is good to go as is. Your thoughts.

08-03-2009, 06:22 PM	#3
Mike - CSBBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Columbia, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As long as the bark is good...no mold, moss, lichens, etc. Burn as is IMO __________________ Mike CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE Bbq. Because Bad BBQ is Downright Criminal [COLOR=#000080]csbbbq.com[/COLOR] KCBS & MABA member - CBJ #21870 Jambo (Geer) Pit Lang 84 Deluxe w/roof system Lang 60 w/warmer

08-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
NelsonC On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-26-08 Location: Chesapeake, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My thought is that if you have a lot of it, go ahead and debark it prior to use. I can't imagine that the bark really adds anything, so at the very least you're not hurting anything but wasting a little wood. Note to self: it might be interesting to try cooking with JUST bark to see how the food turns out. If its good, go bark on from now on, if not, debarking might be the ticket. __________________ (2x) FEC100, 18" WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Big Chief 'lectric, Stoker, Orange Thermapen Wells Cargo 8'x20' Vending Trailer Old Dominion Smokehouse BBQ Team - [URL="http://www.olddominionsmokehouse.com"] http://www.olddominionsmokehouse.com[/URL] Sponsored by Central Meats - [URL]http://www.centralmeats.com[/URL]

08-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#5
Hugh Jorgan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Metrolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I were going to store it for any amount of time I would immediately debark it. It will dry better and last longer. We don't debark Hickory but Maybe different woods have different bark? #edit# What I mean is, in some trees, maybe the bark would be just like the wood, but in others, the bark could have something in it like a defense chemical that could give bad smoke? I like the all bark experiment. I would take the bark and cook a fatty. __________________ Hot Rod Hog Cookers Association, Charter Member, President

08-03-2009, 06:38 PM	#6
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Leave it alone. If properly stored and seasoned, it will come off when split or cut for use. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

08-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
bacardi2001 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-30-08 Location: pacoima, california Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	personal preference, i dont mind it on, maybe it's just me but i dont notice a difference bark on or off. try both ways and see what you like best, but all in all it wont hurt you or the food.

08-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#7
Fastball Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: Mounds and Big Cedar, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use primarily pecan and hickory. I never debark. as long as it's not wet, you're golden. __________________ "Smoked Bologna is the 'Food of the Gods'" --- My Son ---------------------------------------------------- Homemade Mobile Offset Smoker Homemade Cabinet Smoker..AKA "The Contraption"...AKA "Mr. Potatohead" J&R Mfg Combo Broiler w/ Rotisserie Weber 22.5 kettle Char-Broil Gasser Old Beat-up Off-brand Kettle Grill

08-03-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
Desert Dweller Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-03-08 Location: Mesa, AZ Not exactly hell, but the zip code is very close... Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	burn it __________________ Bo Compton in Mesa, AZ, KCBS CBJ Weber Ranch Kettle, BDS Mega, OTS, Weber Platinum WSM w/Stacker from ProQ LFSA RED Thermapen, And 1 2010 Victor brand Hot Dog Cart

08-03-2009, 07:48 PM	#9
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Use it as it is... __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Ranch Kettle,Weber Performerl Certified Moink Baller President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

08-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#10
Northwoods Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cut to size and use as is. __________________ ProQ Excel 20 Weber One Touch Gold Original, Lightning Fast, Back-in-[B]Black[/B], Thermapen

08-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#11
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Use as is. I do it all the time. We use California Coastal Oak bark all the time as smoke or for grilling; it's phenomenal! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

08-04-2009, 09:10 AM	#12
countyliner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-02-09 Location: DeSoto County, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just came into a large amount of pecan wood also and was wondering the same thing. However, mine came from a very dense pecan orchard and the bark has a lot of moss and vines (some poison ivy too) so it has to come off. Another thing you may want to consider, is that bark gives all the creepy crawlers a place to hide, eat, poop, lay eggs...

08-04-2009, 09:37 AM	#14
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A friend of mine gives me 60-70 # of pecans every year and after i crack 'em, i keep the hulls for smoking. They will put out a lot of smoke in a short time.

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