Wild Cherry Trees

MattG · 11-27-2010, 06:00 PM

Has anyone smoked with Wild Cherry Trees? I looked it up on E-How and this is what it says.

"Wild cherry trees leaves and twigs contain prunasin, a cyanide that when ingested, can be fatal. The poison becomes harmful when the leaves are exposed to stress that causes them to wilt. The wilting breaks down the prunasin and releases the cyanide. Cattle and horses are the main victims of poisoning by wild cherry trees. Symptoms include gasping, weakness, excitement, dilated pupils, spasms, convulsions, coma and respiratory failure."

Just trying to be safe. Thanks.

jasonalan724 · 11-27-2010, 06:06 PM

ive used it, no problems

The_Kapn · 11-27-2010, 06:06 PM

I cooked with Wild Chery chunks for several years before I moved to pellets.

They work wonderful IMHO

TIM

igolf2 · 11-27-2010, 06:10 PM

Have livestock and wild cherry trees - it's the wilted leaves ( like when wind / storm knocks down a live tree or branch ) that can cause problems - I have used the dry wood to smoke with for years and it's wonderful.

CarolinaQue · 11-27-2010, 07:15 PM

There are many trees that have leaves with toxins in them and the wood is fine to use for cooking. THe toxins are int he leaves and not the tree itself. I've used a lot of wild / black cherry with out a problem at all.

big brother smoke · 11-27-2010, 07:21 PM

Yup, I have been using wild cherry for few years with no problems. Smells heavenly!

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Puppyboy · 11-27-2010, 07:28 PM

We use wild cherry all the time with no issues.

Cliff H. · 11-27-2010, 07:35 PM

What about the bark, does everyone leave the bark on ?

jestridge · 11-27-2010, 07:59 PM

I leave bark on. Lot of fruit have cynide in their seeds sych as apples , peach , almonds

boatnut · 11-27-2010, 08:29 PM

except for one true cherry tree that i cut down, all my cherry has been wild with no probs at all! go for it.

woodbutcher1 · 11-27-2010, 09:08 PM

I have been using wild black cherry (Prunus sertina) for years. Cut many a tree to run through the saw mill for lumber. Love the sweeeeeeeeeeet
smell on poultry and fish.

Saiko · 11-27-2010, 09:21 PM

Wild cherry grows all over Georgia (including my back yard) and as others have said, it's perfectly fine to smoke with. If you have too much of it, send some my way.

jestridge · 11-27-2010, 11:30 PM

when most bbq forum say cherry they are referring to wild black cherry. That what you make cherry furniture and cabinets out of

ibait2fish · 11-28-2010, 12:10 AM

I wish that we had those around here!

Fyi, the fire destroys the cyanide. Ever notice those blue lines on cigarette papers?
That's result of cyanide used to make the paper burn evenly. It destructs upon
combustion.

BIGBrandon2785 · 11-28-2010, 03:00 AM

My grandpa brung me a big ole bag of wild hickory,ive been kinda hesitant because of something like this as well.

11-27-2010, 06:00 PM	#1
MattG is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-29-09 Location: Madison Ga. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wild Cherry Trees Has anyone smoked with Wild Cherry Trees? I looked it up on E-How and this is what it says. "Wild cherry trees leaves and twigs contain prunasin, a cyanide that when ingested, can be fatal. The poison becomes harmful when the leaves are exposed to stress that causes them to wilt. The wilting breaks down the prunasin and releases the cyanide. Cattle and horses are the main victims of poisoning by wild cherry trees. Symptoms include gasping, weakness, excitement, dilated pupils, spasms, convulsions, coma and respiratory failure." Just trying to be safe. Thanks. __________________ Stumps Stretch, WSM, Bar-B-Chef Smoker, UDS in progress

11-27-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
jasonalan724 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-25-09 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ive used it, no problems __________________ Jayber Que BBQ Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire… Exodus 12:9 4 UDS' - Rolling Rotis Hog Cooker - Weber Kettle Resuce Collection - ECB - Lodge Cast Iron Collection - HF Weed Burner - ProQ CSG - Super Fast and Accurate White Thermapen - 4 tap homebrew keezer - 10 gallon all grain single tier keggle build

11-27-2010, 06:06 PM	#3
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I cooked with Wild Chery chunks for several years before I moved to pellets. They work wonderful IMHO TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

11-27-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
igolf2 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-08 Location: Huntsburg, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have livestock and wild cherry trees - it's the wilted leaves ( like when wind / storm knocks down a live tree or branch ) that can cause problems - I have used the dry wood to smoke with for years and it's wonderful. __________________ Big Block Propane Stok Quattro Grill Homemade piggy roaster / spit Turkey Fryer / Clam Steamer UDS Moink Certified!

11-27-2010, 07:21 PM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yup, I have been using wild cherry for few years with no problems. Smells heavenly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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"

11-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#5
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are many trees that have leaves with toxins in them and the wood is fine to use for cooking. THe toxins are int he leaves and not the tree itself. I've used a lot of wild / black cherry with out a problem at all.

11-27-2010, 07:28 PM	#7
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We use wild cherry all the time with no issues. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

11-27-2010, 07:35 PM	#8
Cliff H. is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-03-07 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What about the bark, does everyone leave the bark on ? __________________ Cliff

11-27-2010, 07:59 PM	#9
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I leave bark on. Lot of fruit have cynide in their seeds sych as apples , peach , almonds

11-27-2010, 08:29 PM	#10
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	except for one true cherry tree that i cut down, all my cherry has been wild with no probs at all! go for it. __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM Continue the Revolution=CampaignForLiberty.org

11-27-2010, 09:08 PM	#11
woodbutcher1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-04-10 Location: Shelby Twp. Macomb Co. SE Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have been using wild black cherry (Prunus sertina) for years. Cut many a tree to run through the saw mill for lumber. Love the sweeeeeeeeeeet smell on poultry and fish.

11-27-2010, 09:21 PM	#12
Saiko is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-24-03 Location: Kennesaw, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wild cherry grows all over Georgia (including my back yard) and as others have said, it's perfectly fine to smoke with. If you have too much of it, send some my way. __________________ Shelter me from the powder and the finger Cover me with the thought that pulled the trigger Think of me as one you'd never figured Would fade away so young With so much left undone For links to all my BBQ Brethren recipe posts, click http://markandteri.com/recipes.htm

11-27-2010, 11:30 PM	#13
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	when most bbq forum say cherry they are referring to wild black cherry. That what you make cherry furniture and cabinets out of

11-28-2010, 12:10 AM	#14
ibait2fish Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Ely, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wish that we had those around here! Fyi, the fire destroys the cyanide. Ever notice those blue lines on cigarette papers? That's result of cyanide used to make the paper burn evenly. It destructs upon combustion. __________________ Brinkmann Smoke King Deluxe ECM Weber Kettle grill Old fridge Busted gas grill Blows a greasy sax

11-28-2010, 03:00 AM	#15
BIGBrandon2785 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: St.Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My grandpa brung me a big ole bag of wild hickory,ive been kinda hesitant because of something like this as well.

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