Favorite kind of wood to smoke with

TroyTeam93 · Post by **TroyTeam93** » March 14th, 2011, 11:17 am

OK guys here is another one what wood or woods to you like to use? And has any one thought about trading wood lol. I know it sounds weird but its not cheap. Like for me i have alot of apple around where i live. Alot of orchards, I wood really like some cherry, peach, or pear.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 14th, 2011, 1:21 pm

I would love to do some wood trading! apple is by far my favorite. I have tons of hickory and oak. there are some orchards near me I could hit up for some peach and pear possibly and if i get some i could send ya a care package.

I also would like to get my hands on some pecan.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » March 14th, 2011, 6:39 pm

Ya know what they say about pecan don't ya????

It has the possibility of making ya kinda nutty.
Wait, most of us are already there so its all good.

TroyTeam93 · Post by **TroyTeam93** » March 14th, 2011, 11:13 pm

That sounds great what kind of oak is it? and i have some pecan i got it from a local landscaping supply company. they sell it as fire wood. and i also have alot of maple as well i would send a good care package. i would just need to \know the size of the wood yall would like. right now is a good time alot of the orchards that trim there trees last year are just about ready. let me know guys.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 14th, 2011, 11:24 pm

I have blackjack oaks mainly and some white oak. perty much the same as far as taste and stuff. I got TONS of it

. if ya want i will send ya a box of it. how much do ya want? and what size? chunks or split?
I would prefer chunks about 3 to 5 inches or so. apple if i can get it. maybe some pecan later

whatever is easiest for ya

I can get ya a milk crate full in no time and pack it in a shipping friendly box. send it UPS?

TroyTeam93 · Post by **TroyTeam93** » March 14th, 2011, 11:45 pm

oak would be awsome chunks 2 to 3 inches. from what i have found is the small trimmings seem to give the best flavor but bun quick. i will go out tomorrow and get ya some how much do u want.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 14th, 2011, 11:47 pm

about the same, a milk crate full if that's ok with you

I'll PM you my address.

robbynz · Post by **robbynz** » March 15th, 2011, 5:03 am

Over here in New Zealand the main type of wood is manuka or they also call it tea tree wood.
Woods like oak an hickory are very very hard to come by.
Luckly like you Frank I live close to alot of orchards which is a big help.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 15th, 2011, 6:48 am

I wonder what shipping would be to you in New Zealand? We could send you some hickory.

robbynz · Post by **robbynz** » March 16th, 2011, 3:36 am

I would say it will be very expensive. But what I have thought about is to import some decent charcoal some day

tomcren · Post by **tomcren** » April 4th, 2011, 6:59 am

I really like to use Oak and Pecan.I think hicory leaves a bitter taste on the meat and I absoultely hate Mesquite.Peach is great when you can find it.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » April 4th, 2011, 8:41 pm

I have never tried peach but I bet its good. Heck it just sounds good, now I will have to watch for a little bit to try.

tomcren · Post by **tomcren** » April 5th, 2011, 7:04 am

jacks Old south BBQ has won Memphis in may with peach wood ..Of course they are from Georgia where ther is plenty of peach wood

wilson357 · Post by **wilson357** » May 23rd, 2011, 8:48 pm

We like hedge (osage orange) Kind of mild fruit wood flavor and Mesquite if thats spelled right. Not big on hickory at all .

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » May 23rd, 2011, 9:15 pm

Never tried it. I will hafta get some of it. Does it burn hot?

wilson357 · Post by **wilson357** » May 24th, 2011, 7:28 pm

yes and no, It is easy to control because it does burn hot so you keep it closed up longer. Puts out alot of smoke that way so I keep the meat in foil most of the cook. It will get bitter if your not careful about that. But so does hickory. I rarely use charcoal at all I use wood the whole cook, might use charcoal to start the wood. We also like using hot coals( Hedge) from our wood furnace in the winter. Not sure if it does taste better or just that we smoked dinner when there is a foot of snow on the ground

machinerepairman · Post by **machinerepairman** » September 6th, 2011, 7:57 pm

Ive been using allot of cherry lately, but I really like hickory for pork. The cherry really did a nice job on briskets. I have a local source for apple, hickory, and cherry. I have allot of maples in my yard, is maple a good smoker wood?

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » September 6th, 2011, 8:14 pm

Only used it in my traeger so I have not used pure maple but I did like it. A lot of people use it.

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Post by **Tom_Heath** » September 6th, 2011, 9:17 pm

I have also heard of several people using the Maple but I have not myself.

I used to use alot of cherry, until I had a crop of bugs take over my wood pile. The bugs get in it fast, and i was spending more time trying to keep them away then it was worth. I guess an air tight drum may have been the answer.

Emelynn11 · Post by **Emelynn11** » November 7th, 2011, 7:45 am

Hickory, described as bacon-y, sweet, smoky, and strong is good for ribs - beef, I assume.
Since it is noted for the strong quality, use care with how much and how long hickory smoke is around your ribs.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » November 7th, 2011, 9:33 pm

Fascinating stuff! Here in Nebraska we have a whole lot of nothing! I can get hickory from my Dad in Arkansas so I'm good there. I like to use hickory sparingly with one of the lighter fruit woods. Still trying to get a local line on apple because we do have some orchards around and I've heard you can use ash which we do have but haven't been able to talk directly to anyone that has used it. Frank did you say you have orchards around your area? maybe I'll road trip in the future...?

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » November 7th, 2011, 10:08 pm

I do actually! I had permission at one of the local ones but i need to check in perty quick. it's about that time again

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » November 7th, 2011, 10:15 pm

If I could lay my hands on about 5 milk crates worth of 14 inch splits in late January or early February then I could stop by your neck of the woods on my way back from hunting - just need to know how much $ to bring along...

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » November 7th, 2011, 10:17 pm

I'll check into it and well work it out

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » November 8th, 2011, 7:40 pm

I KNEW there was a reason I liked you - it don't matter WHAT smokertom says...

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