Curing wood


 
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Bill Kelley

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Hello all! This question's probably been asked a million times already but since I'm new to this Forum I thought I'd toss this subject out there for some opinions. My neighbor brought over some apple wood from a tree he'd cut down ten years ago. It wasn't rotten but definitely looked like it had been sitting in the sun a long time. Gray in color and definitely well dried. Can a wood lose it's flavor characteristics over time??? I haven't cut it yet to see how it looks inside. Each piece is about four feet long by ten inches thick. Also I cut down some small oak trees a couple years back and just stacked em by the house. Anyone burned straight wood in their WSM like the pros do with their big smokers?? And if I do use this oak should I remove the bark?? Thanks for any info! I'm a new owner of a WSM 22 and have already cooked a couple batches of amazing ribs and chicken with cherry and apple!! Put's the Bradley I had to shame!! Nothing like real wood!!!
BK
 
WOW, Did u say 10 years ago ?
That is perfect firewood for your fireplace. Smoker-no way. 6-12 months tops and that is properly stored.
Hope this helps.
Peter
 
We purchased a couple large burlap sacks worth of pecan and coastal red oak late last year.
Most recent cooks confirm they are beyond their prime.
Yesterday ordered a much smaller quantity of hard and fruit woods.

Anyone need some excellent quality Coast Red Oak and Pecan firewood..... :(

Bob
 
Bob and Bill
I just got some wood from Fruita Wood (online). Apricot. The wood is fantastic.
Put it in to my garage beer fridge for storage. If I was to put it in the kitchen fridge the wife would....................................
I also got some wood from sellers on Ebay before and I was very happy with it.
I do not keep smoke wood longer then 6 mounts, after that it goes to firewood pile.
Just sharing =)

Peter
 
Hi Peter,

Ordered some pecan, cherry & coastal red oak yesterday from Fruita.
Should be ready to reorder within 6mos, since wife has said no to the refrig...

Bob
 
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