Does green (fresh) oak work for smoke wood?

[a galarneau]

I have to do a case of spares and a case of butts for a party this weekend. I usually use chips (hickory) because I've never seen chunks for sale. But I think my pulled pork could use more smoke, and I glommed on to some 4-inch oak branches right from the tree. Was going to whack off some chunks and use those too.

Okay to use 'em? Peel the bark first, or not?

All advice appreciated.

 

[Jim Minion]

They be rather green but may be able to lite and be ok.
jim

 

[a galarneau]

Jim, would you bother peeling the bark?

 

[Kevin Taylor]

I use oak branches quite a bit...especially for my jerky. I never bother peeling the bark.

 

[a galarneau]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.