Holly as Smokewood

[Kurtis Felker]

My Dad recently cut down his holly tree and gave me some of the wood to try. Anyone had any experience with this wood and what it would be good with?

 

[TravisH]

Don't do it!

Holly's are evergreens, right?

Evergreens have built-in "anti-freeze" that you don't want anywhere near food.

 

[Kurtis Felker]

I am not sure. That is one of the reasons for this post. Quick web search did not provide me with much info. I thought holly was a hardwood. Will wait for more replies. Thanks.

 

[TravisH]

Sorry, the question was rhetorical.

Yes, Holly's are evergreens - http://www.arborday.org/treegu...treeDetail.cfm?id=49

And evergreens should never be used in cooking. From http://www.barbecuen.com/wood.htm - "CAUTION: Never ever use Pine, Spruce, or other Evergreen wood. They are unacceptable for grilling or smoking due to harmful effects from tar and resins."