Is this oak?

[Jason D]

Sorry for the lack of bark, but going through the woodpile trying to identify a piece of oak for some prime rib. This look like red oak to you guys? This is in Northern Va if that helps.

Thanks!

 

[timothy]

Sure looks like it to me.

Tim

 

[K Kruger]

Me too.

 

[Jason D]

Thanks guys! Funny how sure you can be of something until you have a prime rib riding on it

 

[Bob Sample]

If in doubt smell it. It does look like oak to me.

 

[Erik Slager]

without a doubt

 

[Matt Sanders]

NO!!!!

IT'S DOUGLAS FIR!!!!

(just kidding)...... It looks like oak to me.

 

[Bob H.]

How was the prime rib?

 

[Jason D]

Hehe, you're gonna pull it outta me aren't ya! The 'is this oak' question was a last minute request and I didn't get the confirmation until it was too late. I had to go with hickory since its all I had (for sure) and it was a bit strong for the meat even though I only used 3 2" chunks. Tenderness was fantastic and the rest of the cook was a great experience. This was my 2nd cook on the WSM and the temp locked on at 228 and didn't budge, much different from the first cook where it was tough to manage. Leftovers were good as French dips today though! Thanks again to everyone.