I use pecan almost exclusively, and I've never purposely de-barked. If it falls off, I discard it. I've noticed no ill effects, but different woods may have different properties, as several have pointed out.
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ECB w/mods
Weber Smokey Joe
18" Weber Kettle
22" Weber clone kettle
Curb-foundling char-broil gasser
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