Bay tree logs for smoking

[Andrew Lancaster]

Hi. I've been offered some bay logs (at a price!) and wondered if anyone has experience of them as smoke wood? I wanted apple, but the local tree surgeon has suggested this and can sell me a sackful. I don't want to spend £65 uk pounds if it isn't good on chicken / pork / beef ... Thanks!!!

 

[Enrico Brandizzi]

First of all welcome to the forum Andrew.
About burning bay, maybe you want to read what Amazingribs.com says about what to avoid

http://amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/zen_of_wood.html

 

[timothy]

It's part of the evergreen family so it would be a very strong smoke flavor.

Tim

 

[Len Dennis]

And seeing as it's not referenced (that I can find) on any of the bbq sites, I'd err on the side of caution and say "thanks but no thanks".

 

[Alan Keen]

The Madeiran dish espetada which is beef skewers is traditionally cooked on bay wood fires.