I didn't notice that outside ring but still what after splitting stays on isn't a big deal. It will burn hotter and faster but won't last as long.Thanks. Wasn't sure if the porous outside ring would burn quicker and produce bad smoke.
You don't have a problem with whatever is in the rotten part of the wood flavoring your meat?Go ahead and use it. Won't hurt a thing.
No you won't, it's all just oxidizing and doesn't impart any foul flavor. Now I wouldn't burn all rotted wood but if something is partially dry rotted it's fine...all good no worries.You don't have a problem with whatever is in the rotten part of the wood flavoring your meat?
I didn't notice that outside ring but still what after splitting stays on isn't a big deal. It will burn hotter and faster but won't last as long.
What is very soft will usually just fall off during splitting but if it's super soft and it doesn't fall off I might knock some off. It definitely won't hurt you or your food.