My friend had a downed chestnut oak that was elevated off the ground, so I cut it up and brought it home. I was originally thinking of using it in the smoker, but I learned it was down for 2 years and upon splitting I see a small ring of moisture and mush between the barn and the wood.
I thought about splitting the bark and outer layer off, but it seems better to just use it in the woodstove instead?
I thought about splitting the bark and outer layer off, but it seems better to just use it in the woodstove instead?