Cutting down a young oak -- good for smoking?

[Stone]

I'm going to cut down a tall, thin oak. About 6" diameter at the bottom. Any reason I can't use this to smoke? Do I need to dry it for a bit?

 

[Dwain Pannell]

When I trim the fruit trees I throw the wood under a cedar for a winter to let it dry. I'd use it if I were you.

 

[Geir Widar]

Oak is OK for smoking. I've used it to cold smoke salmon. The results are very nice.

 

[Bob Sample]

I use red oak for brisket whenever I can get my hands on it. I usually let green wood season for at least 6 months

 

[Mark Q]

I like Oak myself. I've been mixing it in on most my cooks lately with good results. My go to wood mixture is equal parts Oak, Hickory, and Apple. The Oak gives the smoke flavor a different dimension than if you use just Hickory and Apply. Let it season 6 months and give it a try.