Question about wood

[Mike Twangzer]

Seems like the term split refers to a large round log that has been split into smaller sections... my question is : can branches maybe 1-2 inches in diameter be used to smoke ? probably still has the bark on. Or are these just fire pit fodder ?

 

[frognot]

When I smoked with peach wood (used to hunt at a friend's with a peach orchard) used a lot of limbs that size. Now I use mostly pecan that splits or chunks.

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

I burn cherry branches with the bark on all the time with no problems

 

[blackdogbbq21]

i get those pieces all the time mixed into the wood i get. I'll split them and they work great to get my fire going. I'll also mix them in when i need a small bump of heat or if i want a piece that takes a second to catch.

 

[IamMadMan]

Simple answer is yes. If you use splits that size, you can use seasoned branch pieces of similar sizes.

 

[Back9Q]

I believe there was an episode of pitmasters that showed Myron stopping on side of road on way to a comp to cut down a peach tree and threw pieces into trailer. May have been just for the show but I dont see any reason why you couldnt use them


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[frayedend]

I use small cherry all the time. I do split it, even if it is thin already because I find it lights better than a round piece covered in bark. Works great. My LSG recommends smaller splits anyhow, so for me it's a no brainer.

 

[cholloway]

Wood with thin bark is fine.
Try to remove as much thick bark as you can.
If you can't don't worry about it.

 

[CALWLDLIF]

As long as the size doesn't get pit temps to high, you are good.

 

[Lighter-Fluid]

We get a lot of pecan branches that break this time of year due to weight and wind. I waste nothing! As long as it is seasoned it will burn in my Shirley.

 

[CptKaos]

I do it with fruit wood trimmings alot

 

[SmittyJonz]

Sure.

 

[Gimmethecash]

I get a few smaller bark-on peach & pecan pieces mixed in with the almond I usually use. Works perfectly fine for smoking or Santa Maria style.

 

[Mike Twangzer]

I ain't gonna throw nuthin' away !!! Thank you all !!!