Smoking with Bamboo?

[hogwild284]

This may sound like a stupid question but..... I have a lot of bamboo in my yard. You can eat the shoots when they first come up and they use it as a hardwood floor material. I asked on a bamboo forum and the only info I received was that you can't put a length of bamboo in with closed nodes on each end or it will pop.

So, my question is has anyone ever smoked with bamboo? How is the flavor? I have seen where some South Pacific cultures cook using bamboo but not sure if it is used for smoke or just as a heat source. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[KuyasKitchen]

No idea! But, I think we're going to cut down some bamboo on one of our plots. I'll see if I can get some, dry it, and smoke with it.

I'll compare it to bagul. :)

[hogwild284]

I think I'm going to try it to James. I have some seasoned from last year. I figure it will have a milder taste. I will post results some time soon. Might be the next big thing!

[mbshop]

i see no reason why ya can't use it to smoke. many use them to cook in or to steam whatever needs to be cooked. adds a bit of flavor.

[Pyle's BBQ]

I would burn some and see what the smoke smells like. If it seems appetizing through your nose, go for it.

[jeffboyette]

Bamboo shoots taste like corn. I imagine the smoke would be similar.

[nmayeux]

Bamboo is grass, and grass makes yucky smoke...

[JD McGee]

It's also a perennial evergreen...I think I'd pass...:cool:

[Westexbbq]

I can't imagine it would impart any good flavor or have any positive effect akin to fruit-bearing woods;
maybe best in a wok for some stir-fry.
Pyles BBQ may have the best idea.

[bigabyte]

It can't hurt to sacrifice a small Domestic Fowl to find out.